A major drama series about Sweden's Queen Silvia is in production for Prime Video. Titled "Queen Silvia," the series is inspired by the real-life courtship between then-Crown Prince Carl XVI Gustaf and Silvia Sommerlath, a German-Brazilian interpreter, whom he met at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
The series is described as a glossy, big-ticket production. It will explore the story of one of Europe's iconic royal figures, charting the romance that led to their marriage in 1976 and Silvia's life as queen.
Cameras are currently rolling on the project. The production represents a significant investment in original European content for the streaming platform, focusing on a modern royal narrative that captivated the public.
