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STOCKHOLM - The four members of iconic Swedish pop group ABBA reunited on Friday to receive one of the country's top honours,"the Royal Vasa Order", during a ceremony in the royal palace in Stockholm.
Agnetha Faltskog, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, who rarely make public appearances together and are now in their 70s, were handed their orders from King Carl XVI Gustaf"for very distinguished contributions within Swedish and international music life", according to the Royal Court.
The musical"Mamma Mia!", composed by Ulvaeus and Andersson and based on their songs, has since its first opening in 1999 been seen by over 70 million people around the world, according to its creators. It has also led to two blockbuster movies. Ulvaeus told Swedish TV4 after the ceremony he felt"very emotional" receiving the order especially since it originated from the Swedish public.
Sweden has four orders of chivalry, established in the 18th century, of which the Vasa Order is the most junior. Members of the public propose recipients and the formal decisions are made by the government.It has been our privilege to have the trust and support of our East Coast communities for the last 200 years. Our SaltWire team is always watching out for the place we call home.
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