This is the 2452nd most frequent Swedish word.
hovet
"The court" (referring to a royal court).
In this sentence, 'hovet' refers to the royal court as the overarching administrative and ceremonial institution associated with the monarchy.
Hovet är kungens residens.
The court is the king's residence.
Here, 'hovet' signifies the physical location of the court where events are held, emphasizing the setting of the celebration.
Under festen på hovet kunde gästerna träffa kungafamiljen.
During the celebration at the court, guests could meet the royal family.
This usage of 'hovet' points to the authoritative entity or the governing organ of the royal court responsible for decision-making.