Princess Birgitta of Sweden has died at the age of 87

The Swedish Royal House has announced that Princess Birgitta of Sweden has died at the age of 87.

She was the elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

On the occasion of the death of Princess Birgitta, the King made the following statement:

“With great sadness, today I received the news that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has passed away. My sister was a colorful and forthright person who will be deeply missed by me and my family. Together with my entire family, today I send my condolences to Princess Birgitta’s children and grandchildren.” 

Princess Birgitta was the widow of Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern, with whom she had three children.