Sophia Drottning

“A retrospect of European events during the past forty years, composed from early documentary material, and including one of the earliest extant specimens of news-reel film dating from 1897.” - The [London] Film Society, 1936.

The first Swedish film by photographer Ernest Florman. Kung Oscar II welcomes King Chulalonkorn of Siam, now Thailand, at Logårdstrappan. King Chulalonkorn visited Sweden in connection with Stockholmsutställningen 1897.

Compilation of actuality footage and short films capturing public and royal scenes from the life of King Oscar II of Sweden — including arrival at Expositions, jubilees, parades, naval activities, and official receptions. Serves as a visual tribute following his death.

Actuality film from 1907, documenting the public celebrations in Stockholm for King Oscar II and Queen Sofia’s 50th wedding anniversary. The footage captures scenes of the royal couple and the festivities, including parades and public gatherings. Preserved by the Swedish Film Institute and the Royal Library, it stands as one of the earliest surviving Swedish newsreel-style recordings of a royal occasion.