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The King and Queen of Sweden are touring AstraZeneca’s Discovery Center on a visit to Cambridge

The King and Queen of Sweden visited AstraZeneca’s new Discovery Center today (Thursday), where they heard about the technology the company uses to develop new therapies.

King Carl XV1 Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are greeted by Leif Johansson, Chairman of AstraZeneca, and Sir Mene Pangalos, Executive Vice President, Biopharmaceuticals R&D. Image: .Charlie Abbott

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia visited the £ 1 billion R&D site on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, known as DISC, which was officially opened in November by Prince Charles.

The visit was hosted by the board of the British-Swedish company Leif Johansson and Sir Mene Pangalos, executive vice president, biopharmaceuticals R&D.

King Carl XV1 Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visit AstraZeneca's new R&D facility in Cambridge. From left, King Carl XV1 Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, Leif Johansson, Chairman of AstraZeneca, Anna Ekström, Minister of Education and Research, Sir Mene Pangalos, Vice President, Biopharmaceutical R&D. Photo: Charlie Abbott
King Carl XV1 Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visit AstraZeneca’s new R&D facility in Cambridge. From left, King Carl XV1 Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, Leif Johansson, Chairman of AstraZeneca, Anna Ekström, Minister of Education and Research, Sir Mene Pangalos, Vice President, Biopharmaceutical R&D. Photo: Charlie Abbott

Sir Mene told Cambridge Independent: “We had the honor of welcoming King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden to our Discovery Center, together with the Swedish Minister of Education and Research, together with delegates from her ministry, the Swedish Embassy and Business Sweden.

King Carl XV1 Gustaf of Sweden at AstraZeneca's Discovery Center on Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Photo: Charlie Abbott
King Carl XV1 Gustaf of Sweden at AstraZeneca’s Discovery Center on Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Photo: Charlie Abbott

“It was a privilege to show the King and Queen our groundbreaking science, including organ chips, advanced integrated imaging, advanced lab technology and cellular heartbeats.

Queen Silvia of Sweden at AstraZeneca's new Discovery Center on Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Image: .Charlie Abbott
Queen Silvia of Sweden at AstraZeneca’s new Discovery Center on Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Image: .Charlie Abbott

“They also heard from colleagues who played a crucial role in the Covid-19 pandemic, including how we developed the vaccine and our preventive antibody therapy, Evusheld.”

King Carl XV1 Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are touring on the record. Photo: Charlie Abbott
King Carl XV1 Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are touring on the record. Photo: Charlie Abbott

As part of their visit to Cambridge, the King and Queen also hosted Professor Stephen Toope, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, at King’s College for a celebration of Anglo-Swedish scientific collaboration.

Discovery Center at Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Discovery Center at Cambridge Biomedical Campus

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