Sweden'sKing Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived on a visit to Uttarakhand on Thursday and went straight to Rishikesh, where they visited the banks of the Ganga and Ram Jhula suspension bridge.
They were received at the Jollygrant airport by state higher education minister Dhan Singh Rawat and a host of senior government officials.
The royal couple stayed for around an hour at Rishikesh before leaving for Haridwar, where they were scheduled to attend the inauguration of a sewage treatment plant.
They also interacted with young green activist Ridhima Pandey in Rishikesh.
Eleven-year-old Ridhima was among 16 children, including teenage environment activistGreta Thunberg, who filed a complaint to protest the lack of government action on the climate crisis at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in September.
The royal couple will stay at theCorbett Tiger Reserve at night.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app