We have an unexpected winner for the royal fashion statement of this Easter. As celebrations continued around Europe, the King of Sweden took to social media to share Easter wishes in not one but two quite extraordinary style picks.
First up, the boots. And what boots they are. These no doubt have some cultural and traditional significance in the life and reign of King Carl XVI Gustaf but can we pretend, for just one minute, that he is wearing them because he really, really likes them? And what's not to love about the suede spectaculars with their red tipped tassels?
The Swedish king's spring vibe is clearly bright colour because his other pick is pink. Really, really pink. Look at that jacket. It might be the perfect lightweight feel for a spot of spring ski-ing but its style credentials are something else. Maybe it's the insouciant almost zipped up look, maybe it's the peek of scoop necked jumper beneath, quite possibly it's the hat that is either at a jaunty angle or was put on while drink was being taken but the whole thing is screaming retired rock star and why not? Carl Gustaf has never been known as a king of style but maybe spring 2025 is about to change all that.