The legendary group ABBA reunited to receive important recognition in his native Sweden.
It is an honor that It has not been delivered for half a centurybut which now the musicians received together.
The honor that has not been given for 50 years and ABBA received
ABBA had an appearance at a ceremony in Stockholm, Swedenwhere they received the Vasa Royal Ordera knighthood from the Nordic country.
The four members, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Faltskog and Benny Andersson They met on Friday, May 31 at the Royal Palace of Sweden. King Carl XVI Gustaf recognized his “very distinguished contributions within Sweden and international musical life”.
“The order you received today is Sweden’s gratitude for your exceptional efforts“said the monarch, as reported by The Associated Press.
The Order of the Vasa awarded for the first time in almost 50 years. The members of ABBA became “Commanders of the First Class“order by your”very notable efforts in Swedish and international musical life“.
Sweden has several orders, including Royal Order of the Seraphim, which is awarded to heads of state and members of foreign royalty, and the Royal Order of the North Star which is granted to foreign citizens and stateless persons.
The Royal Order of Vasa, is awarded in recognition of personal efforts or successful performance of public duties and assignments. However This order was inactive until the end of 2022, when it was reactivated after regulations opened the Royal Orders to Swedes. citizens again.
ABBA have not performed live together since 1982. Although they have made sporadic public appearances together, including performing their ABBA Voyage show in 2022.
