 The same year, he was created count of Arensburg (Kuressaare).De la Gardie began his first of two terms as Governor-General of the Swedish dominion of Livonia in 1649.Prior to Queen Christina's coronation, De la Gardie gave Queen Christina a solid sterling silver throne, to be used for the event.At the coronation in 1650, De la Gardie was entrusted with carrying the royal banner.