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Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld
21 January 2026
Princess Désirée has passed away
HM The King’s sister PrincessDésirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld, passed away peacefully in her home at Koberg in Västergötland on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, surrounded by her family. The Princess was 87 years old.
On the occasion of the death of Princess Désirée, the following statement is made by HM The King:
With great sadness, I have today received the news that my sister, Princess Désirée, has passed away.
Many warm family memories were created in the home of the Silfverschiöld family in Västergötland – a place in Sweden that came to mean a great deal to my sister.
Together with my family, I send my condolences to Princess Désirée’s children and their families.
Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld, was the widow of Baron Niclas Silfverschiöld (1934-2017) and lived at Koberg Castle in Västergötland. The Princess leaves behind her three children and their families.
