Följet

Följet is a noun used in Swedish to denote the group of people who accompany a person of importance, such as a monarch, noble, or high official. The term can refer to the entourage, retinue, or procession that follows a central figure, especially in ceremonial or historical contexts. It is formed from the verb följa, "to follow," with the definite suffix -et, and is typically found in more formal or historical language.

In historical sources, a följet would include guards, advisers, attendants, messengers, and other staff depending on rank and occasion. The concept emphasizes both the practical function of accompaniment and its ceremonial aspect during state events, courtly audiences, or military campaigns. The size and composition of a följet varied with era, culture, and the status of the person being followed.

Linguistically related terms include följe (the act or group of following) and related forms used in discussions of ceremonial conduct or social organization. In broader Scandinavian usage, the same root appears in terms connected to following or accompanying a person or event.

See also: Följe, Följeton, Procession, Entourage, Retinue.