Crown Princess Couple's Official Visit to Vietnam: May 6-8, 2019


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The Crown Princess Couple visits Vietnam
On May 6-8, the Crown Princess couple visits Vietnam, with the Minister for Foreign Trade Ann Linde.
The visit begins in Hanoi on May 6-7 and ends in Ho Chi Minh City on May 8.
The purpose of the visit is to pay attention to 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam, promote Swedish industry and commerce by attending the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit and highlighting the UN's sustainable development goals within Agenda 2030.
Kronprinsessparet besöker Vietnam - Sveriges Kungahus

Victoria and Daniel will be briefed by Business Sweden about Vietnam on 25th April.
Kalender - Sveriges Kungahus

And they will be briefed by The Ministry for Foreign Affairs on 29th April.
Kalender - Sveriges Kungahus
 
Pereric Högberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam wrote on his Facebook page “this will be the strongest trade delegation ever to Vietnam, headed by the Swedish Minister for Foreign Trade, Ann Linde.”
“Looking forward to welcome HRH Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel to Vietnam 6-8 May on the occasion of the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit in Hanoi.” he added.
Sweden’s Crown Princess and Prince to visit Vietnam – ScandAsia
 
Victoria and Daniel attend Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit on Tuesday 7th May.

The Sweden–Vietnam Business Summit will take place on May 7, 2019 at Lotte Hotel in Hanoi.
The purpose of the event is to strengthen the position of Sweden and Swedish companies in Vietnam and to showcase Swedish companies’ products, solutions and ethical behaviour and their positive effect for Vietnam.
The Summit will be opened by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and is expected to have over 1 000 visitors in total.
Sweden Vietnam Business Summit 2019 at Lotte Hotel in Hanoi

Press release from the court
The Crown Princess Couple's official visit to Vietnam

From the program for the visit to Vietnam
The program is preliminary and may change. Program items can be added or deleted.

Monday, May 6 - Hanoi
Lunch meeting with Vietnamese women
The Crown Princess couple and the minister start their visit to Vietnam with a lunch together with prominent Vietnamese women. The lunch takes place at Hotel Metropole, the hotel where the Swedish embassy was located when Sweden established diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1969.

Official Reception of Vice President Mrs. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh
Vice President Mrs. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh receives the Crown Princess couple and the minister at the presidential palace.

Visit to Ho Chi Minh's House
The Crown Princess couple and the minister visit Ho Chi Minh's traditional house. The house is built on piles and is a historic landmark. For most of its presidency, Ho Chi Minh is said to have lived in the house adjacent to the presidential palace.

Meeting with Speaker Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan
The Crown Princess couple and the minister meet the Chairwoman of the National Assembly Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. In conjunction with the meeting, the Chairwoman also shows the building of the National Assembly.

Meeting with Prime Minister Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc
At the end of the afternoon, the Crown Princess and the minister meet Vietnam's Prime Minister Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc for a meeting on Swedish-Vietnamese bilateral relations.

Official welcome dinner
First day in Hanoi ends with Vice President Mrs. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh hosting the official dinner in the presidential palace where the Crown Princess couple and the minister are present.

Tuesday, May 7 - Hanoi
Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit
The day begins with the Crown Princess couple and the minister attending the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit. The minister heads the large Swedish business delegation, Team Sweden, which participates in the Business Summit.
Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit begins with the Crown Princess couple and the minister receiving a display of the exhibition with Swedish companies and the Swedish Institute.
The Crown Princess will then hold the opening speech at the official opening ceremony.
Finally, the Crown Princess couple and the minister visit the 68th floor of the Lotte Hotel and get the opportunity to take in the view of the Hanoi and the Red River.

Vietnamese street food
The Crown Princess couple eats traditional Vietnamese lunch at an outdoor restaurant in Hanoi. During lunch, the Crown Princess couple gets the opportunity to talk with the Swedish embassy staff.

Prince Daniel joins the minister and attends in the afternoon at the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit

UN House
The Crown Princess starts the afternoon by visiting the UN House, The Green One UN House in Vietnam. During the visit, the Crown Princess receives a guided tour of the building as well as information on UN's work in Vietnam.

Craft Village for Green Production and Trade
Then the Crown Princess goes to the village of Phu Vinh Craft Village for Green Production and Trade. During the visit, the Crown Princess receives information on the UN's work on Agenda 2030 in Vietnam, with a particular focus on sustainable development and small-scale production in the countryside. The Crown Princess also gets the opportunity to meet small entrepreneurs who are supported by four different UN agencies with the aim of creating income, jobs and market exposure in the craft sector.

Upper secondary school
At the end of the afternoon, the Crown Princess meets students at upper secondary school Thuc Nghiem and talks about opportunities and challenges for young people in Vietnam.

Official dinner for the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit
The second day in Hanoi ends with the Crown Princess couple, the minister and the Swedish business delegation attending Hanoi's mayor Mr. Nguyen Duc King's official dinner for the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit. The dinner begins with an official meeting between the mayor, the Crown Princess couple, the minister and parts of the Swedish delegation. Then the dinner takes place in the Temple of Literature.

Wednesday, May 8 - Hanoi
Hoan Kiem Lake
The last day of the official visit to Vietnam begins with the Crown Princess couple visiting Ly Thai Two Square and Hoan Kiem Lake where residents of Hanoi perform morning activities. The Crown Princess couple also visit the Temple of Jade Mountain and the wooden Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge.

After the visit to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Crown Princess couple travel to Ho Chi Minh City. During the morning, the minister participates in ministerial and business meetings in Hanoi on the occasion of the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit.

Wednesday, May 8 - Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon River
The Crown Princess couple starts their visit to Ho Chi Minh City with a boat trip on the Saigon River. During the boat trip, the Crown Princess couple gets information about how the city works with supply, planning, pollution and plastic in water. The Crown Princess couple meets with representatives from the city and local organizations that work on environmental issues.

Start up's and young entrepreneurs
The afternoon begins with the Crown Princess couple and the minister meeting younger entrepreneurs together with the Swedish "start-up" delegation from the Team Sweden trip.

Mayor Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong
The visit to Ho Chi Minh City ends with the Crown Princess couple and the minister meeting the city's mayor Mr Nguyen Thanh Phong for an official meeting.
Then the mayor hosts a dinner where the Crown Princess couple, the minister and Swedish companies participate.
Kronprinsessparets officiella besök i Vietnam - Sveriges Kungahus
 
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Press release from the government

Minister Ann Linde visits Vietnam together with the Crown Princess couple
On May 6-8, Ann Linde will visit Vietnam together with the Crown Princess couple to pay attention to 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam and to participate in the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit.
In the Team Sweden delegation, which is headed by the minister Linde, nearly 100 Swedish company representatives will also participate in the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit in Hanoi. The purpose is to increase the knowledge and interest in Swedish business solutions and products in order to increase the impact of Swedish business in Vietnam.
Statsrådet Ann Linde besöker Vietnam tillsammans med kronprinsessparet - Regeringen.se

Sweden's largest business delegation to land on Vietnam for enhanced economic ties
Leaders from more than 50 Swedish companies and trade supporting organizations will arrive in Vietnam next week to explore business opportunities in one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia as a landmark free trade deal between Vietnam and the EU is poised to take effect soon.
The Swedish business delegation, the largest ever and led by Minister for Foreign Trade Ann Linde, will also include officials from Business Sweden and the Swedish Institute. They will join the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit on May 7 in Hanoi.
The event will be opened by Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who will pay an official visit to Vietnam on May 6-8 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.
Sweden`s largest business delegation to land on Vietnam for enhanced economic ties - Investment - Hanoi Times
 
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Tomorrow, Monday, the crown princess couple goes to Vietnam to talk about Swedish business and sustainability.
- There is a lot of work behind such a trip. It is an official trip that is planned together with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, says Margareta Thorgren.
Thorgren means that Victoria and Daniel have had to study hard for to stay in order to get the most out of the visit.
- Such trips are planned carefully in detail together with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and there is quite a lot of pre-studies. There is a lot of reading and some speeches that the Crown Princess will hold. It's a lot of work.
However, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar stay home in Sweden and go to school while mom and dad are on the move.
- They don't take the children with them, it's an official trip. They are home and go in their respective schools. Since it is a trip that has been planned for a long time, there is a preparation and handling of how the children are taken care of.
Kronprinsessan Victoria och prins Daniel på väg till Vietnam

Swedish crown princess visits Vietnam
Crown princess Victoria will arrive in Vietnam early next week, meet with leaders and attend the two-country business forum.
Crown princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree and her husband will pay an official visit to Vietnam on 6-8 May at the invitation of Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, the announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Crown princess Victoria is scheduled to hold talks with the Vice-President of the State, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and attend the two-country business forum.
Quan hệ Thuỵ Điển và Việt Nam_ Công chúa kế vị sắp có chuyến thăm

Svensk Damtidning's reporter Helena Wiklund is already in Vietnam and will report about the visit. There will be three extremely intense days and right now it is 35 degrees hot and very humid in Hanoi. Will it be raining, will be seen.
3 dagar i 35-gradig värme – snart landar Victoria och Daniel i Vietnam! _ Svensk Damtidning
 
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The schedule for the days has changed since they originally posted it and the court told me that it could change again. They’ve taken off Victoria meeting with students on Day 2 and now have both her and Daniel meeting with young people on day 1.
 
The schedule for the days has changed since they originally posted it and the court told me that it could change again. They’ve taken off Victoria meeting with students on Day 2 and now have both her and Daniel meeting with young people on day 1.

Yes, I noticed it already yesterday. The change has been made probably because the meeting with the prime minister has been rescheduled from Monday to Tuesday.

Victoria and Daniel have arrived to Hanoi, photo at Instagram of a reporter of Swedish Radio in Asia. They are seen with Pereric Högberg, the ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam.
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Gallery: Arrival to Hotel Metropole, meeting the staff of the Swedish Embassy, lunch with the vietnamese women, visit to old war shelter at Hotel Metropole. At the meeting with the Vice President Victoria wore the dress she had on her 40th birthday celebration.
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The president of Vietnam has been obviously seriously ill for some weeks, that is why Victoria and Daniel met the Vice President.
https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/04/article/is-vietnams-leader-trong-on-his-deathbed/
 
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Svensk Damtidning's reporter tells about the meeting with the vice president. Preparations at the Presidential Palace were going on until the last minute. The dress code to the press was dark suit. Being outdoors in Hanoi feels like being in a sauna. After the group photo was taken in front of the bust of Ho Chi Minh, Victoria and Daniel had tea with the vice president. It is clear to everyone that Victoria is the heir to the the throne and the future Head of State. She shines pondus and at the same time Daniel takes a step back. His role is to support the future Head of State and he thrives well in his role.
Så är det att besöka ett presidentpalats med Victoria _ Svensk Damtidning

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Sweden diplomatic relations (1969 - 2019), having received the invitation of Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree and her husband pay a visit Vietnam from 6-8 May 2019. The ceremony to welcome the Princess took place at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi in the afternoon of 6/5. Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh welcomed Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree. Victoria plays an important role in Swedish foreign affairs.
After the Welcome Ceremony, the two sides conducted talks. Sweden is now an important partner of Vietnam in Europe.
After the official welcome ceremony and the talks, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh invited the Princess to visit President Ho Chi Minh's relic at the Presidential Palace. The Swedish princess was introduced in detail about the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh, visit Uncle Ho's stilt house and hear explanations about memorabilia that have been attached to the years of working here. Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh and the crown princess took souvenir photos on the second floor of Uncle Ho's floor.
Toàn cảnh lễ đón Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển thăm chính thức Việt Nam

Gallery from the meeting with the vice president
Phó Chủ tịch nước Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh đón, hội đàm với Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)

Gallery from the visit to Ho Chi Minh's House
Phó Chủ tịch nước Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh cùng Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển tham quan Khu di tích Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)

Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển thăm Việt Nam_ Kỷ niệm 50 năm lập quan hệ ngoại giao
Phó Chủ tịch nước Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh chủ trì lễ đón Công chúa Thụy Điển _ Báo Dân trí
Phó Chủ tịch nước chủ trì Lễ đón Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển _ Báo Công an nhân dân điện tử

Victoria and Daniel met the Chairwoman of the National Assembly Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan
At the National Assembly House, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan had a meeting with Crown princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désireé and the high level delegation of Sweden having a visit to Vietnam.
"I'm glad to meet the Princess again and welcome Princess and her husband and the high-ranking Swedish delegation to visit Vietnam on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. I believe that this visit of the Princess of Vietnam will contribute to promoting and deepening the friendship and traditional cooperation between Vietnam and Sweden", said Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
The Chairwoman of the National Assembly affirmed that Vietnam and Sweden have good friendship and cooperation in many aspects by President Ho Chi Minh and Prime Minister Olof Palme laying the foundation, built by the two countries' people.
Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan thanked the Royal Family, the Government and the Swedish people for their valuable support, especially the non-refundable aid to Vietnam. In particular, Sweden has helped Vietnam to open relations with previous international financial and monetary institutions, as well as support Vietnam in the process of international integration.
Cổng thông tin điện tử Quốc hội

NA leader welcomes Crown Princess of Sweden in Hanoi _ Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Gallery from the meeting with the Chairwoman
Chủ tịch Quốc hội Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân tiếp Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)

Gallery from the visit to the school
Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree và Phu quân đến thăm trường Thực nghiệm - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)

Victoria received a gift at the dinner from vice president Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh
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After the dinner Victoria and Daniel went to a walk in Hanoi.
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Victoria and Daniel are currently in Vietnam to talk about Swedish business and sustainability.
A busy schedule awaits the Crown Princess couple during the three days of the trip.
- It is full program until Wednesday, says court's information officer Ulrika Näsholm who is in place in Vietnam with the Crown Princess couple.
- The visit began with a lunch meeting with prominent Vietnamese women and then the Vice President received the Crown Princess Couple and the minister for an official reception and an official meeting.
Together with the minister, the Crown Princess and the Prince then visited the former Prime Minister and President Ho Chi Minh's House.
- When he was a vice president he lived in a small house on piles next to the presidential palace, it was a typical traditional Vietnamese how he chose to live there instead of the palace, says Ulrika Näsholm.
The Crown Princess and the Prince also visited a school to talk about future plans. The first day was then concluded with a dinner hosted by the Vice President.
Tomorrow they participate in in the Business Summit. Prince Daniel will stay there during the Wednesday together with the minister.
- The Crown Princess will visit a village that works with crafts and then she will also visit the UN House in Hanoi, says Ulrika Näsholm.
The trip is the first trip in a while for the Crown Princess couple.
- They look very much forward to meeting various representatives from Vietnam and being able to participate in the Business Summit, says Ulrika Näsholm.
Kronprinsessparet i Vietnam_ ”Fullt program”

Crown Princess Victoria visits Vietnam together with some 50 representatives of Swedish business. The country is an interesting market for Swedish companies.
In tropical heat, Crown Princess Victoria, together with Prince Daniel, Minister Ann Linde and leaders from some 50 companies from Swedish business, landed early on Monday morning at Hanoi's airport in Vietnam. It will be the beginning of a three-day intensive visit to the Republic of Vietnam.
- The Crown Princess couple, together with the business group and the minister, are more than welcome. Interest is enormous, says Pererik Högberg, Sweden's ambassador to Vietnam.
Victoria på intensiv visit i Vietnam _ Aftonbladet
 
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Thank you for your excellent reporting.

Svensk Damtidning's reporter tells about the meeting with the vice president. Preparations at the Presidential Palace were going on until the last minute. The dress code to the press was dark suit. Being outdoors in Hanoi feels like being in a sauna. After the group photo was taken in front of the bust of Ho Chi Minh, Victoria and Daniel had tea with the vice president. It is clear to everyone that Victoria is the heir to the the throne and the future Head of State. She shines pondus and at the same time Daniel takes a step back. His role is to support the future Head of State and he thrives well in his role.
Så är det att besöka ett presidentpalats med Victoria _ Svensk Damtidning

I'm not sure about Svensk Damtidning's characterization of the crown princess couple. I have the impression that both are charismatic and carry out their own projects for the Crown and there are no concerns about Prince Daniel potentially outshining his wife. Both of them appear to have areas of interest reflected in the program for the visit (sustainable development, young entrepreneurs).

But the Vietnamese authorities do seem to be treating this visit seriously, which is nice to see.
 
Photos from Swedish Press Agency
Arrival
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With the vice president. Hilarious photo of Victoria feeding the fish with popcorn.
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At the school
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At the dinner, also Daniel got a gift
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And the walk in Hanoi, nice to see them relaxing after a busy day.
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Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh received Crown Princess HRH. Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree on the occasion of #50thVietNamSweden, illustrating appreciation of the role of the Swedish Royal Family & development of the long-standing friendly relations with Sweden
 
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Vice President has a very beautiful dress!
 
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Thank you for your excellent reporting.



I'm not sure about Svensk Damtidning's characterization of the crown princess couple. I have the impression that both are charismatic and carry out their own projects for the Crown and there are no concerns about Prince Daniel potentially outshining his wife. Both of them appear to have areas of interest reflected in the program for the visit (sustainable development, young entrepreneurs).

But the Vietnamese authorities do seem to be treating this visit seriously, which is nice to see.


Why wouldn't they treat it seriously ? It is an official visit from the future Swedish Head of State after all.
 
Court website

The Crown Princess couple visit Vietnam
On May 6-8, the Crown Princess Couple and the Ann Linde, the Minister for Foreign Trade, are visiting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, the Crown Princess Couple and minister Ann Linde were given a guided tour of Hotel Metropole's historic parts. Hotel Metropole is a traditional hotel that during the Vietnam War housed correspondents and embassies. Sweden was the first western country to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam in 1969 and the first Swedish embassy had its office at Hotel Metropole 1970-1971.
After showing the hotel, the Crown Princess Couple and the minister met prominent Vietnamese women over a lunch where they talked about women's situation in today's Vietnam.
At an official ceremony, Vice President Mrs. Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh received the Crown Princess Couple and the minister at the Presidential Palace. After the official meeting, they visited a traditional wooden house built on piles adjacent to the palace. Former President Ho Chi Minh is said to have lived there during his presidency.
At upper secondary school Thuc Nghiem, the Crown Princess couple met students and talked to them about opportunities and challenges for young people in Vietnam.
In the afternoon, the Crown Princess Couple and the minister met with the Chairwoman of the National Assembly Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. During the meeting, 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam were highlighted, and the Chairwoman showed the National Assembly.
The day ended on the presidential palace with the Vietnamese government's official welcome dinner hosted by the Vice President. During dinner, the Crown Princess held a speech:
"Ladies and gentlemen, Prince Daniel and I are delighted to be here in Vietnam in the company of the largest Swedish business delegation ever to your country.
It is my hope that many new contacts will be established over the next few days. And that will open up new opportunities for cooperation and partnership.
We also look very much forward to welcoming your Prime Minister and his government colleagues to Sweden in just a few weeks."
Kronprinsessparet besöker Vietnam - Sveriges Kungahus

Victoria's speech where she also said
"Unfortunately, our stay here is quite short this time. But I sincerely hope that Prince Daniel and I can come back in the future, to experience the sights and sounds of Vietnam’s green hills, its forests and its wildlife."
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal vid officiell välkomstmiddag i samband med besök till Vietnam, presidentpalatset i Hanoi, måndagen den 6 maj 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus

Victoria and Daniel met today The Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. Victoria has met her before, when the Chairwoman visited Sweden on 7th April 2017:
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Svensk Damtidning's reporter Helena Wiklund about the dinner and Victoria and Daniel in Hanoi by night.
Back in the presidential palace again! Now for tonight's great welcome dinner. The vice president was the hostess of the midnight blue velvet and Victoria floated into a short-sleeved full-length dress in coral, blue and white. It was set up at seven large round tables and among the guests were the Minister Ann Linde, Sweden's ambassador Pereric Högberg and super entrepreneur Gunilla von Platen. There were 80 guests at the dinner.
For entertainment, traditional Vietnamese music was offered. But the musicians had a little surprise, they had practiced a genuine Swedish folk song. There they added extra charm points to Prince Daniel!
- What a nice evening. And I was impressed by the folk song, he said when we met him after dinner.
But despite the long menu, this was a quick dinner. An hour and ten minutes after the Crown Princess held her speech (with beautiful words about Vietnam's nature and large forests), the feast was already over and the Crown Princess couple continued out in the Hanoi night. An impulsive program that Victoria and Daniel quickly added to experience everyday life in Hanoi - by night!
And for a while, the Crown Princess couple were just Victoria and Daniel. A couple who spent an evening walking around in the crowd after a busy time at work. However, followed by a small press summit and a few court employees. And some curious looks, of course.
Victorias och Daniels impulsbeslut – ändrade schemat för mysig kvällsdejt! _ Svensk Damtidning

Jesper Börjesson, the host of TV4's annual program of the royal family "Kungahuset", is also in Vietnam. So we can see some parts of the visit at their annual program. A short video of Victoria and Daniel arriving to Hotel Metropole in the morning at Jesper's Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGzdX3Bj7o/

At this gallery 272 photos from today, also from that lovely evening walk in Hanoi.
ROYAL: Victoria und Daniel besuchen Vietnam, Tag 1

At the meeting with the vice president
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Minister Ann Linde at her Twitter
Commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam with the Crownprincess Victoria and Prince Daniel and Vice President Thinh

Samtidigt i Hanoi_ Victorias val som charmade alla! _ Svensk Damtidning

Photos and short videos at court Instagram
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The Swedish princess visits a bomb shelter under a 5-star hotel in Hanoi
Công chúa Thụy Điển thăm căn hầm trú bom dưới khách sạn 5 sao ở Hà Nội _ Thế giới xây dựng

Video and photos from the visit to the school
Công chúa Thụy Điển thăm trường thực nghiệm, cổ vũ “giấc mơ Nobel” của học sinh Việt _ Báo Dân trí

Meeting the Chairwoman of the National Assembly
 
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Short video at TV4's Jester Börjesson's Instagram, Victoria and Daniel walking in Hanoi
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Sweden's crown princess Victoria's first visit to Vietnam draws attention - headlining newspaper @VietnamNewsVNS. Good move to stress the need for sustainable development, not only business relations.

Victoria and Daniel began their second day of the visit by attending at the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit. Victoria gave the opening remarks.

Sweden - Vietnam Business Summit is officially opened by HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and HE Mr Pereric Högberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam.

The Swedish crown princess gave a great speech about sustainable businesses at the Sweden-Vietnam business summit

Victoria and Daniel met among others H.E. Mr. Nguyen Duc Chung, Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee, and toured at the exhibition.
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Lễ khai mạc Triển lãm hình ảnh Doanh nghiệp Việt Nam – Thụy Điển - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)

After Victoria at the Summit spoke Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh
Diễn đàn Doanh nghiệp Việt Nam – Thụy Điển với chủ đề_ “Đối tác vì phát triển tương lai bền vững và đổi mới sáng tạo - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)

Victoria, Daniel, ambassador Pereric Högberg and minister Ann Linde at the Summit
”Trade and sustainability goes hand in hand” says HRH Crown Princess Victoria

About the Summit
The meeting was co-chaired by crown princess Victoria and the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh. More than 1,000 delegates from agencies, departments, businesses, international organizations attend.
At her opening speech, the crown princess appreciated the relationship between Vietnam and Sweden; warmth and hospitality of the country and people of Vietnam; The meaning of organizing this event. The crown princss emphasized, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sweden. The two countries have developed a long-term and sustainable relationship, based on mutual trust and respect. The relationship between the two countries has shifted from trading partners to fully trusting each other and jointly exploring future relationships.
Crown princess Victoria said that she is very supportive of the UN's sustainable development goals and is aware that Vietnam has committed to implementing its sustainable development agenda by 2030.
Thúc đẩy hợp tác kinh doanh Việt Nam - Thụy Điển
Doanh nghiệp Việt Nam - Thụy Điển trao đổi, hợp tác kinh doanh - Báo Thế Giới & Việt Nam
Việt Nam Thụy Điển_ Đối tác vì sự phát triển bền vững và đổi mới sáng tạo
Cổng Giao tiếp điện tử Thành Phố Hà Nội - Cổng GTĐT Hà Nội
Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển lạc quan về tiềm năng hợp tác với Việt Nam _ Báo Dân trí

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At the Summit
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Eating traditional Vietnamese lunch at an outdoor restaurant in Hanoi
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Victoria visiting the Green One UN House
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Daniel went from the street lunch back to Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit.

Victoria and Daniel had at the Summit also a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister.
Deputy PM, @FMPhamBinhMinh had bilateral meeting w/ Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree who is on official visit to Viet Nam on occasion of 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Sweden diplomatic relations
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Svensk Damtidning about the lunch
The Crown Princess couple Victoria and Daniel sat at different tables, so that they could talk to as many people as possible and everyone ate the same food.
This day it was Bun Bo Nam Bo at the street kitchen, a Vietnamese classic with wok steak and noodles.
How did it taste?
- Delicious! confirmed the royal duo!
And it wasn't quite as daring as it looked, this place was test drived before by the embassy staff, who usually slip in here for a bite to eat.
- The Crown Princess couple didn't really believe that we at the embassy usually eat our lunches here, but we actually do! ambassador Pereric Högberg laughed.
Här gör Victoria och Daniel det många av oss skulle vägra _ Svensk Damtidning

Galleries from the street lunch
Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển thưởng thức món bún bò tại Hà Nội - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)
Công chúa Thụy Điển ghé quán vỉa hè Hà Nội ăn bún bò Nam Bộ - Thế giới - ZING.VN

Gallery from Victorias's visit to Green One UN House
Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển thăm và làm việc tại Tòa nhà Xanh của Liên hợp quốc tại Hà Nội - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)

Gallery from Victoria's visit to Phu Vinh Craft Village for Green Production and Trade
Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển thăm làng nghề truyền thống mây tre đan Phú Vinh (Hà Nội) - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)

Photographer Pelle T Nilsson from Swedish Press Agency
"Yes, im almost alone with the #crownprincessvictoria and #princedaniel at work today! Not!"
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Victoria and Daniel met Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc
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Thủ tướng Nguyễn Xuân Phúc tiếp Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)
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Thủ tướng Nguyễn Xuân Phúc tiếp Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển _ baotintuc.vn
Thủ tướng Nguyễn Xuân Phúc tiếp Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển - Hànộimới

Victoria said at her speech in the Summit that it was "an honor" for her and Prince Daniel to be there.
- Our two countries have developed a strong and sustainable friendship, a friendship built on trust and mutual respect. We have moved from help to trade and we share a strong belief in the future. Now we are ready to explore the future - together, Victoria said.
Victoria på besök i Hanoi – höll tal på Sweden-Vietnam business summit

Crown Princess Victoria has a twinkle in her eye! One of the most sweetest meetings of the day was with the craftsman who suddenly surprised her with a ring of straw. Victoria burst into the gap and waved happily with the engagement ring.
- Oh sorry, but I'm already married. With that one on my finger I would get trouble at home!
The place was the sustainable craft village of Phu Vinh Bamboo in Chuong My outside Hanoi.
Victoria was satisfied when she went shopping, completely private. Among other things, she bought on a basket bag for 5,000,000 Vietnamese dollars. Aide-de-camp Carin picked up purse, but calm, if you convert to Swedish currency, it will be SEK 2,000. To her home Victoria also got a braided basket, perfect to have as a bread dish at home on Haga!
Victorias härliga kärlekskupp - utan Daniel _ Svensk Damtidning

While Victoria visited the craft Village and UN House, Daniel was at the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit, where he spoke at Executive Roundtable discussions.
"Sweden-Vietnam Executive round table. Excellent venue for exchange of best practice. Speeches by ministers from sides responsible for trade. Active participation by HRH Prince Daniel."
"Attending an extremely dynamic Executive Roundtable at the Sweden Vietnam Business Summit discussing Vietnam as the next regional growth engine. Swedish Prince Daniel speaking about entrepreneurship."

Here is a nice photo of Victoria and Daniel on the terrace of Lotte Hotel in the morning during the Business Summit.
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About the lunch at the street restaurant at local news
 
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On their way to the dinner Victoria and Daniel were presented Văn Miếu (Hanoi Temple of Literature), one of the symbols of Hanoi - where the dinner is held, galleries:
Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển tham quan khu di tích Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Nội chính & Ngoại giao - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)
[Ảnh] Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển thăm Văn miếu-Quốc tử giám, lắng nghe ý nghĩa của hoa sen

Wow, what a flower bouquet!
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Hanoi's mayor Nguyen Duc Chung hosted an official dinner for Victoria, Daniel, the minister and the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit
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In the end of a busy day of activities, crown princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désiree and Prince Daniel visited Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam.
Hanoi City Mayor Nguyen Duc Chung welcomed the Princess and her husband and brought the precious guests to Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam. The princess, her husband and the guests listened to the staff here introducing the history, works and meaning of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam.
After visiting Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, the Princess and her husband attended the reception party chaired by mayor Nguyen Duc Chung.
Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển thăm Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám

Mayor Nguyen Duc Chung affirmed that Hanoi Capital in particular and Vietnam in general always respect the relationship with a long history, based on trust and sincerity with Sweden. For her part, crown princess Victoria emphasized that Sweden and Vietnam as well as Hanoi Capital have built a long-standing friendship.
Hà Nội luôn coi Thụy Điển là đối tác tin cậy - Hànộimới

From Lotte Hotel's Facebook
This morning 7th May 2019, Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree and the Swedish delegation attended the Sweden - Vietnam Business Summit at Lotte Hotel Hanoi. Taken this opportunity, Mr. Lim Sung Bok, General Manager of Lotte Hotel Hanoi, honorably welcomed the Crown Princess to visit our hotel.
Princess Victoria and the Swedish delegation set foot on Top of Hanoi - the highest restaurant and bar in Hanoi for the breath-taking bird-eye view of the capital.
From the photos we see, that TV4's Jesper Börjesson has obviously interviewed Victoria there.
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Yesterday evening at the Presidential Palace
Karolin A. Johansson, the Marshal of the Court and Head of Victoria's Household (quits soon) and Gunilla von Platen, expert and inspirer at Prince Daniel's Fellowship. She is part of the business delegation.
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From Swedish Press Agency
At the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit/Lotte Hotel
The first one, the best photo of the day?
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Street food
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UN House
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Craft village
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Meeting with the prime minister
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ROYAL: Victoria und Daniel besuchen Vietnam, Tag 2
 
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The court at its website about the second day
The second day in Hanoi began with the Crown Princess opening the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit with a speech:
“Our two countries have developed a strong and lasting friendship; a friendship built on trust and mutual respect. We have moved from trade to trade and we share a strong belief in the future. Now, we are ready to explore that future - together. ”
Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit was arranged by Business Sweden and the Swedish Embassy in Hanoi in collaboration with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce.
In the afternoon, Prince Daniel and Minister for Foreign Trade Ann Linde stayed at the Business Summit, while the Crown Princess went on to the UN.
At the UN headquarters in Vietnam, all UN agencies are gathered in The Green One UN House. The Crown Princess received a display of the house, information about the UN's work in Vietnam and the work on Agenda 30 with a particular focus on sustainable development and small-scale production in the countryside.
Together with UN representatives, the Crown Princess went on to Phu Vinh Bamboo Village. The village is part of a UN project aimed at increasing employment in rural areas through sustainable design and production. Craftsmen in the village showed the Crown Princess the handmade products of bamboo and rattan.
In conclusion of the second day, the Crown Princess Couple and the minister were received by Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. They discussed, among other things, the relations between the two countries, with a focus on Sweden and Vietnam this year paying attention to 50 years of diplomatic relations.
The evening ended with a dinner in the Văn Miếu Temple which Hanoi's Mayor Nguyen Duc Chung hosted. During dinner, the Crown Princess held a speech:
“Ladies and gentlemen, Sweden and Vietnam enjoy a long standing friendship. Now, by doing business together, by learning from each other, and by working together, we are building that friendship even stronger for generations to come.”
Kronprinsessparet besöker Vietnam - Sveriges Kungahus

Victoria's speech at the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit, she said among other things:
"In my role as Advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, I welcome Vietnam’s commitment to achieve the 2030 Agenda. And I would like to stress that sustainability and trade are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary, they are both critical to the long-term survival of our planet."
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal vid Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit, Hanoi, Vietnam, tisdagen den 7 maj 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus

Victoria's speech at the official dinner for Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit, she said among other things:
"Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet with some young pupils. As an Advocate for the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development it was especially interesting to hear about their views on their country, the world and the future.
In 2030, these adolescents will be young adults. The 2030 Agenda is a promise to them. But it is up to us to start fulfilling that promise – and to do it now. In that process, sustainable trade, innovation and collaboration will play a crucial role."
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal vid den officiella middagen för Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit, Hanoi, Vietnam, tisdagen den 7 maj 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus

Photos and short videos at court Instagram
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Svensk Damtidning's reporter Helena Wiklund writes:
Historic site for Victoria's speech in Hanoi
At the same place where the royal couple had their return dinner during a state visit 15 years ago, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel were now invited to dinner. But the rain almost cancelled it!
The evening's royal dinner became a little more exciting than it was supposed to. The rain took care of that. The tables were set outdoors, in the courtyard… The big white baldachins managed the worst rainfall, but some tables had the misfortune of being without parasols and they had to start building rain shelter in light panic.
The four red brick buildings around the large courtyard were once Hanoi's first university. Here, the city's mayor gave a dinner to the honor of the Crown Princess couple, but also to celebrate that the diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam celebrate 50 years this year.
We can reveal that Victoria hasn't a hairdresser from Sweden with her at this trip and she doesn't use local hairdresser either. So either Sweden's Crown Princess is crazy good at setting up her own hair, or her chambermaid Tina Törnqvist takes care of her hair.
Historisk plats för dagens tredje Victoria-tal i Hanoi _ Svensk Damtidning
 
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Jesper Börjesson, who hosts TV4's annual program about the royal family, told about the visit at TV4 News morning on Tuesday morning. Börjesson said that the days will be exciting and told about that Victoria will also concentrate on climate change issues on this trip.
Jesper reser i Vietnam med kronprinsessan Victoria_ _Man importerar plast som man bränner upp_ - Nyhetsmorgon - tv4.se

Crown Princess Victoria highlights Sweden - Vietnam economic ties
Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Désiree has stressed that numerous opportunities exist for Sweden and Vietnam to further boost bilateral ties and mutual cooperation in the future.
Crown Princess Victoria highlights Sweden - Vietnam economic ties

Meeting the prime minister yesterday
About the meeting at the prime ministers website
Thủ tướng Chính phủ _ Thủ tướng tiếp Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển - Thu tuong tiep Cong chua ke vi Thuy Dien

PM Phuc welcomes Crown Princess of Sweden
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has highlighted the significance of the Vietnam visit by Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Désiree on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the two nations’ diplomatic ties.
He said he is glad to see two-way trade outstripped US$1.5 billion last year and Sweden now has 67 projects totaling more than US$370 million in Vietnam.
The Crown Princess, in turn, said the Swedish enterprises accompanying her desire to promote stronger links with Vietnamese partners.
PM Phuc welcomes Crown Princess of Sweden

About the making of Victoria's gift she got from the vice president
 
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The morning of the last day of the visit started very early in Hanoi.
Victoria and Daniel walked around Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart of Hanoi to feel peace and enjoyed the fresh air at dawn. They also walked in Ly Thai Two Square where residents of Hanoi perform morning activities - and took part in them, and visited the Temple of Jade Mountain and the wooden Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge.
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Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển cùng Phu quân ngắm bình minh Hà Nội -Thành phố vì hòa bình - Ảnh thời sự trong nước - Thông tấn xã Việt Nam (TTXVN)
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Công chúa Thụy Điển tập thể dục cùng người dân Hà Nội ở Hồ Gươm _ Báo Dân trí

Lovely photo of the two of them
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The citizens of the Capital were surprised to exercise with "special guests".
Early this morning, the crown princess walked to the Hoan Kiem Lake, visited Ngoc Son temple and suddenly exercised with the people of Hanoi.
Many people of the Capital were surprised when there was a "special guest" to chat and exercise together with. People were even more surprised to know that it was the crown princess of Sweden, Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree.
Early in the morning, Princess and her husband left the hotel in simple clothes to stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake. Also in the morning, the princess visited Ngoc Son Temple and talked with the people of Hanoi.
Người dân Thủ đô bất ngờ khi tập thể dục cùng _vị khách đặc biệt_ - Infonet

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Wow, they really started early. Photographer Pelle T Nilsson writes at Swedish Press Agency's social media that they started at 5.15.
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Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, Prince Daniel and Swedish ambassador to Vietnam @pererichogberg joined Hanoians in the early morning exercises as they took a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi.

TV4's Jesper Börjesson at his Instagram
At 5.30 this morning, the Crown Princess couple kicked off the day with dancing in a square here in Hanoi. Everywhere people are standing and practicing Tai Chi, gymnastics or standing and laughing in groups. Great way to start their day. Almost as good as waking up and turning on @nyhetsmorgon
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Videos and photos, Victoria and Daniel are great!
Công chúa kế vị Thuỵ Điển sảng khoái tập thể dục với người dân Hà Nội - Tuổi Trẻ Online
Svensk Damtidning's reporter filmed Victoria and Daniel dancing and got an interview with them after the dance.
It is not every day you go to a walk with the crown princess couple - before breakfast. But this morning, at six in the morning, it happened!
In Stockholm no one is to be seen, but here in Hanoi there are already people in the parks, and morning gymnastic exercises, tai chi, yes even the dance is in full swing. Victoria and Daniel took the lead and our dawn trip in cool 24 degrees went along by the lake Hoan Kiem.
A couple of steps and Victoria and Daniel suddenly stood in the middle of the morning dance gang - and they danced away!
Immediately afterwards, we had a chat with the Crown Princess and she shone like a sun in her floral pants and her white silk top:
- Oh, that was absolutely wonderful! Maybe you could see it? So much joy!
Is the Crown Princess outdoors this early in the morning?
- I wish I could say yes. But here in Hanoi where it is so hot and crowded you understand it's good when it's cool outside. And when there is no traffic.
But the Crown Princess is a morning person really?
- Yes, when you have toddlers it will be so. And I don't like to sleep away the day. But if you want to go out in Haga Park at half six it means that others have to get up even earlier… And it depends a little on the season how lovely it is, if I should be completely honest. But now in the spring it is absolutely wonderful.
And what does Prince Daniel think of this super-nice movement culture they have in Vietnam? We don't see this at home? That you are up early and do gymnastics in the park?
- Neah ... Or so it is you and I who are not up so early! Haha! But joking aside, this one sees in other big cities also where there are parks centrally. That many move.
And it's great that there people of different ages.
- Yes, it's inspiring! You have to start to go to bed earlier simply!
But you are alert in the morning in the family, right?
- Yes, when you have small children you wake up early. So far in any case. Though it goes well over when they get older.
Then it's time to return to the hotel. Victoria takes her Daniel under his arm. To the breakfast table!
Se otroliga filmen när Victoria och Daniel dansar loss i Vietnam _ Svensk Damtidning
 
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Victoria and Daniel travelled from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
They started their program in HCMC with a boat trip on the Saigon River. During the boat trip, they got information about how the city works with supply, planning, pollution and plastic in water.
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Good galleries of the boat trip
Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển du ngoạn trên sông Sài Gòn - Tuổi Trẻ Online
Công chúa Thụy Điển lướt ca nô du ngoạn sông Sài Gòn _ Báo Dân trí

Pretty
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Video of the boat trip
Công chúa Thụy Điển du ngoạn sông Sài Gòn
Then they met young entrepreneurs and the swedish Start-Up company.
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A day of Crown Princess of Sweden in Vietnam: When royal cares for livelihood
Crown Princess Victoria has put special care to promote the UN`s sustainable development goals by 2030 which Vietnam is striving for.
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess of Sweden Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée had a busy day on Tuesday with a lot of activities during her visit to Vietnam to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the bilateral relations.
The Crown Princess has shown her care for different fields regardless of economics, society, and culture during the second day of her visit in Hanoi.
A day of Crown Princess of Sweden in Vietnam_ When royal cares for livelihood
 
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Victoria, Daniel, the minister and the swedish ambassador met Ho Chi Minh City's Mayor Nguyen Thanh Phong
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Mayor Nguyen Thanh Phong had a meeting with the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree.
At the meeting, Nguyen Thanh Phong expressed his pleasure to welcome the princess, her husband and the delegation to visit and work in Ho Chi Minh City.
The crown princess of Sweden said that she was honored to visit Vietnam, to receive the affection, warm and welcoming reception when the two countries celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations.
According to the princess, although Stockholm has a population of only 1.5 million while Ho Chi Minh City has 13 million people, the two cities have many similarities, with similar opportunities and challenges.
The crown princess shares Sweden's view, in which a developed city must be a sustainable city that handles environmental and water resources well. The crown princess said that this is an appropriate time for the two countries to actively cooperate deeply to develop sustainably.
In response, Nguyen Thanh Phong also shared about the issues facing Ho Chi Minh City, including the supply of clean water, wastewater treatment and plastic waste problems. He hoped that through this visit, Princess Victoria would have had interesting experiences and better understand the challenges of Ho Chi Minh City, thereby giving initiatives and solutions to help the city solve. addressing these issues, contributing to further strengthening the cooperation between the two parties.
Chủ tịch UBND TP HCM tiếp đón Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển - Thế giới - ZING.VN
Chủ tịch TP.HCM tiếp Công chúa kế vị Hoàng gia Thụy Điển - Báo VOV
Công chúa Thụy Điển_ Sẵn sàng hợp tác với TPHCM xử lý nước thải, rác thải

Arriving with the mayor to the dinner at the Rex Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. I'm sure that they noticed that they are welcome...
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A day of the Swedish princess in Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning of May 8, Princess Victoria started a visit and worked in Ho Chi Minh City, her first activity was sailing on the Saigon River.
Although the schedule was quite dense, the princess still appeared radiant and fresh. In the journey of more than 1 hour on the Saigon River, in addition to the main topic of water supply and drainage issues, waste treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, the Swedish royal heir to the throne also had the opportunity to see the architectural works, new growth in the city and the lifestyle of the people on the ships and boats that the group passed.
At the end of the journey on the river and moving ashore, Princess Victoria acted beautifully when she shook the hand and said thank you to the driver as well as the staff on the boat.
After lunch and return to the hotel to rest, the princess continued to operate in the afternoon at 15:30 with a visit to Swedish technology company Fram.
Here, she listened to Christopher Brinkeborn Beselin, CEO of Fram, about opportunities for technology development in Vietnam market, as well as challenges in the journey to build a start-up business. head from number 0.
According to Christopher, the visit of the Swedish princess is an honor and a clear testament to the efforts this business has achieved in Vietnam.
Một ngày của công chúa Thụy Điển tại TP.HCM - Tuổi Trẻ Online

Victoria got a lovely gift today: a lotus picture by Vietnamese artists.
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The Swedish princess met with NutiFood in Ho Chi Minh City
At the meeting, the representative of NutiFood's leadership gave a Swedish princess a lotus picture by Vietnamese artists.
On the afternoon of May 8, during an official visit to Ho Chi Minh City, before attending the Mayor's reception party at Rex Hotel, crown princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree had a quick contact with the representative of NutiFood company, one of the Vietnamese companies investing in Sweden.
At the meeting, the representative of NutiFood's leadership gave the crown princess a lotus picture by Vietnamese artists. The crown princess expressed her interest in this unique and bold Vietnamese gift. The princess said she was going to learn about this interesting hand embroidery technique after being introduced to the painting.
In the afternoon, NutiFood's representative, the first Vietnamese dairy company to invest in Sweden, also had a meeting between the Swedish princess, the Mayor of Ho Chi Minh City and some Vietnamese and swedish enterprises.
Công chúa Thụy Điển gặp gỡ tiếp xúc với NutiFood tại TP Hồ Chí Minh - Báo Sài Gòn Giải Phóng
 
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The court at its website about the third day
Early in the morning of the third day in Hanoi, the Crown Princess couple visited Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Every morning, residents gather to do traditional activities such as gymnastics, yoga, sword exercises, dance and tai chi.
The Crown Princess couple went on to Ho Chi Minh City. There they started the visit with a boat trip on the Saigon River. During the trip, they received information about how the city works with waste management. They also met local organizations that work with environmental issues.
In the afternoon they met young Vietnamese entrepreneurs together with the Swedish "start up" delegation that participates in the trip.
At the end of the official visit to Vietnam, the Crown Princess Couple and the minister met Mayor of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Phong. They talked, among other things, on environmental issues with a focus on sea and water as well as the water supply situation in Ho Chi Minh City.
After the meeting, the Mayor, the Crown Princess Couple and minister walked to the Hotel Rex where the mayor hosted a dinner.
Kronprinsessparet besöker Vietnam - Sveriges Kungahus

Photos at court Instagram
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Photos from Swedish Press Agency. Oh, now I see why Victoria laughed at a photo, she was shown a newspaper which had a photo of her wearing the traditional hat.
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Bye, bye Vietnam!
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Victoria and Daniel talking with the media this morning
Daniel talking with Helena Wiklund from Svensk Damtidning
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Victoria talking with Jesper Börjessön from swedish TV4
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Galleries from today
ROYAL: Victoria und Daniel besuchen Vietnam, Tag 3
Công chúa Thuỵ Điển mong muốn hợp tác với TP.HCM về môi trường - Xã hội

fram^ site visit and startup roundtable yesterday was honoured by H.R.H Crown Princess Victoria, H.R.H Prince Daniel and Minister Ann Linde.
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Great photos at court Facebook, by photographer Pelle T Nilsson/Swedish Press Agency.
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Victoria et Daniel en amoureux au Vietnam pour une mission officielle Paris Match
Good morning Vietnam! Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel take part in a traditional dance _ Daily Mail Online
Sweden's crown princess Victoria had a taste of peaceful Hà Nội
Crown Princess Victoria is a vision in blue tie-dye dress on Vietnam visit _ HELLO!
Bild-Extra_ Härligt i Hanoi för Victoria och Daniel _ Stoppa Pressarna
Daniels vilda gogo-dans med Victoria _ Stoppa Pressarna

Chiêm ngưỡng bức tranh lụa - Quà tặng quốc gia dành cho Công chúa kế vị Vương quốc Thuỵ Điển - Truyền hình Văn hóa - Du lịch (Vietnam Journey)
Công chúa Thụy Điển thưởng thức bún bò Nam Bộ tại quán ăn bình dân - Đài Phát thanh và Truyền hình Thanh Hóa
Hình ảnh thân thiện và gần gũi của Công chúa kế vị Thuỵ Điển trong chuyến thăm Việt Nam
Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển ăn bún bò vỉa hè, đội nón lá Việt Nam - TinTM.com
Món ăn dân dã nào được Công chúa kế vị Thụy Điển thưởng thức_

This first, great video by photographer Pelle T Nilsson/Swedish Press Agency
 
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Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam, Pereric Högberg at his Facebook, with a group photo
"Very special & very timely visit by Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Minister for Foreign Trade Ann Linde and 50 Swedish companies to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations! And an impressive Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit. A big thanks to all the staff at the Embassy of Sweden, MOFA, DOFA in Hanoi & HCMC, VCCI and UN in Vietnam. Now we look forward to our joint future! So much more to come"

Photo at Facebook of Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi
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Slideshow at Facebook of Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi
"The royal visit from Sweden to Vietnam is now over. Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel spent three very busy days in Vietnam, which they truly enjoyed. The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel met and dined with the Vice President of Vietnam Mrs Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, they had a beautiful dinner at the Temple of Literature hosted by the Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Mr Nguyen Duc Chung and the royal couple also had time to try and enjoy a bowl of Bun Bo Nam Bo in a small alley.
The Crown Princess opened Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit with a speech on the Swedish-Vietnamese relations and the importance of sustainable development. She participated in morning activities by Hoang Kiem Lake, she visited a school in Hanoi and a craft village outside of Hanoi, together with the UN. The royal couple finished their trip in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday."
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"What´s behind the innovation? It’s the people. Talents driven by engagement and perseverance convinced that there are better solutions. SI builds sustainable relationships with the future global leaders and innovators of tomorrow." Fredriksén Tollin, SI

Victoria
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Victoria, une deuxième journée marathon à Hanoi Paris Match
Prinzessin Victoria + Prinz Daniel_ Ihre Reise nach Vietnam in Bildern _ GALA.de
Auch Kronprinzessin Victoria hat ein Sportgesicht - Schweizer Illustrierte

Video from Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit, where we can see Victoria speaking
 
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Photos at Facebook of Business Sweden
"During the commemoration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam a #startup delegation visited both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Venture building discussions were held with participants from the most experienced Swedish entrepreneurs in Vietnam and aspiring new stars at fram^, attended by HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Prince Daniel and H.E. Ann Linde, Minister for Foreign Trade."
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Svensk Damtidning's Helena Wiklund writes about the visit. At the article is a photo of the swedish press group, we can see that producer Sara Bull from SVT's "The Year with the Royal family" was in Vietnam too, so in addition to TV4's annual royal program, we will see a clip of the visit at SVT's program too:
9 things that just happen when traveling with Victoria and Daniel!
You have been with me on the trip to Vietnam, but everything does not fit in the direct reporting. So here's a bit of what happened behind the scenes!
Of course, it is special to be with the Crown Princess couple on an official visit. It is often very formal. A representative of the protocol is always present. And when Vietnam doesn't have press freedom it also meant that in the media group we always had an "overcoat" from the Vietnamese authorities with us in the press bus.
But in the midst of the solemnity, the private one still gleams. Like when the mayor of Hanoi gave a dinner to the Crown Princess Couple's honor in the Temple of Literature. In those situations, the Crown Princess always makes entrance first, while Daniel follows three steps after. But the way in was long and went over one courtyard after another. And every time they passed a new portal, Victoria waited for Daniel and took his hand in hers. Before she quickly released it on the other side. One moment official, next private.
Here are things that just happen when traveling with Victoria and Daniel:
It was time for interview. We stood on a roof terrace on the 68th floor, high above Hanoi and the Red River. I hit play instead of recording. A completely different sound roared. Which caused the Crown Princess to burst into guffaw:
- But huh, do you have the radio on or?
The program is minute-planned and sometimes crazy intensive. But you have to be able to write too! When the Crown Princess went on a tour of the UN office, I took the chance and set up a mini-office in the completely empty UN restaurant. Then I worked - until I suddenly felt that some were watching me ... And when I looked up, they stood there - the whole royal group there, just two steps away!
The Crown Princess couple's spontaneous walk in the Hanoi night I will never forget. Prince Daniel had turned to chinos and the crown princess had flipflops. The bodyguards had shorts, even aide-de-camp Carin had private clothes. The next day Victoria told me about her impressions:
- You get a little knocked out by this city! Last night, when I was thinking about the day, 'vibrant' was the word that came to me. And it was so special to get to know the city and street life. The life is very much lived on the streets here, with the traditional restaurants where you sit out together. It is such an incredible energy in Hanoi and so much impression from all sides and edges. And then to get out like this, and get to know the smells and hear the sounds, it's an important part in understanding the culture, I think.
The mood was not in the top among us in the press group on Thursday morning. Wake-up at 04:00. And barely any breakfast. But the Crown Princess couple had a surprise in the back pocket, and their charming spontaneous dance became the highlight of the whole trip. I just couldn't stop laughing! And if you wonder about the song they dance to, it is the monster hit Con Buom Xuan with Vietnam's own popstar Ho Quang Hieu.
The Crown Princess couple are like everyone else. They like to spend the time between the flights with a round at the duty-free stores. So there they all stood (including chambermaid Tina Törnqvist and the aide-de-camp) and cuddled with a little baby, when I rolled past with my hand luggage.
Victoria and Daniel traveled on regular flights via Bangkok, I came at the same flight home. But everything happens very discreetly and not many people even notice that the Crown Princess couple are on board. The only unusual thing was the extra security check before boarding, where all hand luggage was checked an extra time.
9 saker som bara händer när man reser med Victoria och Daniel! _ Svensk Damtidning

Expressen quotes Helena Wiklund's interview with Victoria and Daniel (at Svensk Damtidning's paywall article):
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have been traveling in Vietnam - when they come home they will tell the children about the adventure.
Victoria and Daniel open up the parental life in an interview with Svensk Damtidning.
- I would say that it is an opportunity to tell them how the world looks. An opportunity to learn, but also a chance to awaken their curiosity on other countries and on other cultures, on how life looks at those places, says Crown Princess Victoria.
The three-day visit was intended to draw attention to 50 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam.
Victoria also shares personal considerations about the family - and what it means to be away from the children.
After returning to Sweden, they intend to talk about the trip for the children Estelle and Oscar.
It is something that even Victoria's parents used to do when she was a child.
- It is something I take with me from home, because my parents did so with me and my siblings. Told about something that has been very interesting or maybe a little unpleasant. And it made that I could understand what Mom and Dad had done and why they had been gone, she says.
Prince Daniel adds:
- We show photos of the places we have been on and we talk about that.
Victoria och Daniel i Vietnam_ Berättar om Estelle och Oscar

Victoria and entrepreneur Gunilla von Platen, expert and inspirer at Prince Daniel's Fellowship. She was part of the business delegation.
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And of course Generation Pep has put Victoria and Daniel's dance to their social media
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"Imagine what you can be involved with. I'm SO curious about what Prince Daniel and Minister for Foreign Trade Ann Linde talked about, they talked all the time. Wondering if it was something important."
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"Yesterday Wednesday the 8th I had the major opportunity to see Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden in real life arriving in Rex Hotel on their last day of their official visit to Vietnam. Though my mom and I were the only people who waited for 2 hours for TRH to come but my big dream is now fulfilled and so here are the photos and videos I took by myself. I would like to kindly share my big moment with all of you
Besides, the last video was taken by my wonderful mom and you can see me (in white) getting all excited over seeing the Swedish Royals. All those men in vests following behind the Crown Princess left me a strong impression too. Just a little thought."
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Visiting the craft village
Công chúa Thụy Điển thử đan mây tại làng nghề Phú Vinh

Gallery from the last day
Victoria a terminé son séjour au Vietnam à Hô Chi Minh-Ville

"We are proud and humbled that our parent company fram^ hosted the HRH Crown Princess Victoria and HRH Prince Daniel this week, in our office in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relationships between Vietnam and Sweden."
 
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At Svensk Damtidning's Helena Wiklund's article yesterday is a video of Victoria and Daniel at the street restaurant and at Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit.

Curious about the royal family car? Then you shouldn't miss this. Because in the midst of the solemn opening, Prince Daniel gave an unexpected private information.
Can you see that? The Haga family is going to Solliden and the car is driven outside the Palace. And loaded with everything a royal two-child family may need along the way, in the form of toys, games, and probably fruit. But what's the brand of the car?
Well, we know now, after Prince Daniel's nice private glimpse during the inauguration of the Sweden-Vietnam Business Summit.
He and the Crown Princess got a guided tour of the exhibition together with Minister for Trade Ann Linde, Business Sweden's CEO Ylva Berg and Dr. Loc from the Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce, and in Volvo's showcase, that Prince Daniel told us:
- It's a great car, we have the same!, aid Daniel and got both his wife and Dr. Loc from the Chamber of Commerce to laugh.
The Crown Princess couple are royal professionals at creating attention for the Swedish industry. When they are in place there are many who listen and of course they take every chance of arousing interest in Sweden and Swedish products. For their part, they also had the largest Swedish business delegation ever in Vietnam, with 70 participants from 50 companies.
- This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Vietnam. Our two countries have developed a strong and lasting friendship; a friendship built on trust and mutual respect. We have moved on from aid to trade and we share a strong belief in the future. Now, we are ready to explore that future – together, the Crown Princess said in her opening speech.
And continuation will follow very soon. Already in May, Vietnam's prime minister comes to Sweden together with several ministers and large Vietnamese business delegation.
Prins Daniels personliga avslöjande – se filmen! _ Svensk Damtidning
 
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