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Royal dedication in Mineapolis

Dedication of the Carl and Leslie Nelson Cultural Center Minneapolis, Minn.. Their Majesties Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden formally dedicated the new addition to the American Swedish Institute on October 6. Governor Mark Dayton held a reception for the royals and guests at the Governor’s Residence on the same day. For more info, see www.asimn.org
Photography, where not specifically noted: Catarina Lundgren Åström

Governor Mark Dayton held a reception for King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and guests at the Governor’s Residence. ENLARGE IMAGE »

Truett Lawson, ASI Board of Trustees, Chair and Leslie Nelson unveiling a plaque at the American Swedish Institute’s Nelson Cultural Center dedication. Photo: Padilla, Speer, Beardsley/Lisa Hoffman ENLARGE IMAGE »

Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden in strict attention in honor of the National Anthems during the dedication ceremony. ENLARGE IMAGE »

The Governor's Mansion in Saint Paul. The Tudor style house is, like the Turnblad Mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ENLARGE IMAGE »

Bruce Karstadt, President and CEO at ASI, Ambassador Jonas Hafström, H.R.H. Queen Silva, H.R.H. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Governor Mark Dayton and Ambassador Mark Brzezinski (U.S. Ambassador to Sweden). ENLARGE IMAGE »

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia thanked benefactor Leslie Nelson during the dedication of the Nelson Cultural Center. ENLARGE IMAGE »

No dedication without ASI Spelmanslag and the Twin Cities Nyckelharplag (Key fiddle group). ENLARGE IMAGE »

Edwin C. (Skip) Gage, Barbara Carlsson Gage and Marilyn Carlson Nelson attending the celebrations at American Swedish Institute. ENLARGE IMAGE »

ASI benefactor Leslie Nelson and her late husband Carl have been the biggest contributors to the new Cultural Center. ENLARGE IMAGE »

The Nelson Cultural Center, a new page in the history of American Swedish Institute, landmark and home to Swedish activities in the areas since 1929. ENLARGE IMAGE »

No celebration in October is complete without the traditional "kanelbulle" (A Swedish cinnamon bun with a special day on Oct. 4, "Kanelbullens Dag") ENLARGE IMAGE »

Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf are amused by remarks by the then U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, Mark Brzezinski. ENLARGE IMAGE »

Quite a feat by ASI PResident Bruce Karstadt, left, with Ambassador Jonas Hafström and Their Majesties Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. ENLARGE IMAGE »

H.R.H. King Carl XVI Gustaf addresses the audience at the dedication ceremony. ENLARGE IMAGE »

Bruce Karstadt with Ambassador Mark Brzezinski, U.S. Ambassador to Sweden ENLARGE IMAGE »

Friends of the Institute arriving at the dedication ceremony in traditional folk costumes. ENLARGE IMAGE »

All set for a banquet literally worthy of a King... ENLARGE IMAGE »

Remarks by Jean Klobuchar, Senior United States Senator from Minnesota ((D-MN, since 2007). ENLARGE IMAGE »

T.M. Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden ENLARGE IMAGE »

..ready for the evening's banquet after a day of speeches and celebrations. ENLARGE IMAGE »

A proud representative of the architects, HGA Minneapolis office. ENLARGE IMAGE »

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