Reign thumb|King Carl Gustaf and Swedish Senator R. S. Stefanson at Stockholm City Hall in 1975 On 15 September 1973, Carl Gustaf became King of Sweden upon the death of his grandfather, Gustaf VI Adolf. On 19 September, he took the required regal assurance () during an extraordinary meeting of the cabinet. Afterwards, he appeared before the parliament, diplomatic corps, court, etc. in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace where he was enthroned on the Silver Throne and gave a speech. Both the cabinet meeting and ceremony at the Hall were broadcast live on television. Following the ceremonies, he appeared on the balcony to acknowledge gathered crowds. At the cabinet meeting, the King declared that his regnal name would be Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden. He adopted "For Sweden – With the times" as his personal motto (För Sverige – i tiden).
Reign thumb|King Carl Gustaf and Swedish Senator R S Stefanson at Stockholm City Hall in 1975 On 15 September 1973 Carl Gustaf became King of Sweden upon the death of his grandfather Gustaf VI Adolf On 19 September he took the required regal assurance () during an extraordinary meeting of the cabinet Afterwards he appeared before the parliament diplomatic corps court etc in the Hall of State at the Royal Palace where he was enthroned on the Silver Throne and gave a speech Both the cabinet meeting and ceremony at the Hall were broadcast live on television Following the ceremonies he appeared on the balcony to acknowledge gathered crowds At the cabinet meeting the King declared that his regnal name would be Carl XVI Gustaf King of Sweden He adopted "For Sweden – With the times" as his personal motto (För Sverige – i tiden)