Make a nomination

Anyone wanting an individual to be conferred with a Swedish honour should make a nomination. In Sweden, the tradition is not to propose oneself for honours. Indeed, section 6 of the Statutes of the Orders even stipulates that this forever excludes an individual from the possibility of being conferred with a Royal Swedish Order of Knighthood. Nominations should aim to describe outstanding actions beyond what can be expected as part of an individual’s service or mission. The name of the person who made the nomination is not disclosed.

Anyone wishing for an individual – Swedish, foreign or stateless – to be conferred with a Royal Order of Knighthood for personal endeavours for Sweden or for Swedish interests, should use the nomination form for Royal Orders – see the link below.

• The Order of the Seraphim – for the Swedish Royal House and, by recommendation of the government, chiefly heads of state or individuals of equivalent status.
• The Order of the Sword – for military personnel who have made personal endeavours for Sweden or for Swedish interests.
• The Order of the Polar Star – for individuals who have made personal endeavours for Sweden or for Swedish interests, particularly within public activities, as well as the successful performance of public tasks and duties.
• The Order of Vasa – for individuals who have made personal endeavours for Sweden or for Swedish interests, particularly within private-sector activities, as well as the successful performance of public tasks and duties.

Nomination Form for the Royal Orders of Knighthood Pdf, 1 MB, opens in new window.

Anyone wishing for a Swedish citizen to be conferred with a Royal Medal should use the nomination form for Royal Medals – see the link below.

• The Seraphim Medal – for outstanding acts of a humanitarian nature or of general benefit to society.
• H.M. the King’s Medal – for exceptional contributions.
• The Medal Litteris et Artibus – for artistic achievements, chiefly in the fields of music, performing arts and literature.
• The Prince Eugen Medal – for artistic achievements in other fields.
• The Prince Carl Medal – for national or international humanitarian endeavours.

Nomination Form for Medals Pdf, 2 MB, opens in new window.

Completed and signed form is sent to:
Kungl. Maj:ts Orden
Kungl. Slottet
107 70 Stockholm
SWEDEN