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The legendary band gathered for a solemn ceremony in full. ABBA band members received the knightly orders of Vasa from the hands of the King of Sweden.
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Carl XVI Gustaf awarded Anni-Frieda Røis (Lyngstad), Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Agneta Feltskug. The members of the group became first class teamsters. They received this honour for their outstanding contribution to Swedish and world music culture.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the band’s Eurovision victory. At that time, the band performed with the hit Waterloo. However, the artists refused to participate in this year’s show to celebrate the anniversary of their victory.
