Sweden's royal family has received sad news: Kay Wiestaal, founder and arranger of the famous Victoria Day for decades, died as a result of a coronavirus infection.
Victoria Day is a very special event every year for Princess Victoria, 43: It is her birthday, and she has been celebrating it with the people on the island of Öland for decades. Significantly involved in the organization: Kay Wiestaal. He passed away on Saturday, November 14th.
The royals in Sweden say goodbye to a longtime companion
The information chief of the court, Margaretha Thorgren, told the newspaper "Kvällsposten" about the reaction of the royal family: "The news was received with great sadness. It is sad that the Kay Wiestaal era is over." When asked specifically about Victoria, she confirms: "The Crown Princess is very sad." The deceased had organized Victoria Day for 40 years. In 2018 he gave up the scepter. In February, King Carl Gustaf, 74, and Queen Silvia, 76, presented him with a royal medal of merit, which he was exuberantly pleased about.
Kay Wiestaal dies of coronavirus
"My husband received oxygen for the past 14 days, but in the end he could no longer breathe. In the end it was quick," reports Kay Wiestaal's wife Camilla "Kvällsposten" about the last days of life. She adds: "I asked him if he would like to say anything else and he just replied: 'A lot, but I can't anymore'." A month ago, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, Kay Wiestaal had spoken to the newspaper "Barometeren" and said what respect he and his wife have for the corona virus. In addition to his wife, Kay Wiestaal left behind a daughter who lived in the USA and a grandchild.
Johan T. Lindwall, editor-in-chief of the magazine "Svensk Damtidning" knew Kay Wiestaal for many years. He wrote a long obituary for him that ended with words that probably reflect the state of mind of many: "Damn Corona. Damn virus."
Source used: Dana Press
This article originally appeared on Gala.de.