Thank you, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf!
After nearly 50 years of service to the Scout Movement, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has stepped down as Honorary Chairman of the World Scout Foundation. Marking the occasion of His Majesty's 80th birthday, he has transitioned to the role of Honorary Founder of the Foundation.
This page celebrates his extraordinary legacy built on an unwavering commitment to young people as active leaders, peacemakers, and global citizens working to make our world a better place.
Scroll down to read some of the messages of thanks and farewell from across the Scouting community, as we honour a remarkable chapter in our shared history. ⚜️ 💜
Decades of dedication
Over the past five decades, His Majesty has travelled the world advocating on behalf of the Scout Movement and its 60 million members around the world. Explore some of the highlights:
