On Tuesday, the 2009/10 Riksdag session opened with pomp and circumstance. A new feature this year was that the public could watch the opening on a large screen at Mynttorget in the Old Town in Stockholm. At the request of the Speaker Per Westerberg, King Carl XVI Gustaf declared the Riksdag session open. The Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (Moderate Party) then delivered the Statement of Government Policy.
The Speaker Per Westerberg welcomes the Royal Family.
The opening ceremony in the Chamber.
After the ceremony food and drink were served in the Grand Gallery, which is used for receptions and exhibitions.
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (Moderate Party) makes a comment at an improvised press conference.
For the first time ever the public could follow the opening on a large screen at Mynttorget in the Old Town. The Speaker welcomed the public and the Mounted Band of the Royal Lifeguard performed.