Family News Part 2

[Josefine]

Sweet little lillian doing som royal work
is she oneof the older royals in europe now?

[Lena]

As this article ( http://www.thelocal.se/article.php?I...9d2fe77ca6a8f9 ) is about a few members of the RF I´ve decided to post it here:

"False King" upsets palace

An impersonator who specialises in imitating King Carl Gustav has incurred the royal disapproval after a photograph of him - as the king - was used in an advertisement for a golf club.

Tuesday's Expressen reported that Jan Wolfhagen - whose repertoire encompasses the likes of Per Gessle and Robert Wells - received a letter from Christer Lignell, the king's private secretary, pointing out that it is illegal to use a picture of someone in an advertisement without their permission.

"But it's not the king in the picture," Wolfhagen pointed out to Expressen. "It's me."

No doubt the media lawyers among readers have already left to offer their services to Wolfhagen, but he seems to be a man who knows his rights.

"Yeah, it's funny that the king got in touch with me, but I'm not planning to stop imitating royalty," he said. "I know that there's nothing to stop you imitating people."

The king himself is on a state visit to Iceland at the moment with the Queen and Crown Princess Victoria. While they braved Tuesday's rain and wind in Reykjavik, the press sensibly stayed at home and concentrated on the demise of Princess Madeleine's summer.

It's over two weeks since the press quietly reported on the end of Victoria´s summer. This week it was her younger sister's turn to hang up her boogie boots and buckle down for the autumn.

"Madde's wild party-life is over," declared Aftonbladet, rather oddly deeming the story worthy of the front cover.

"Now she's going to focus on a 20-point course in Ethnology at Stockholm University," the paper said, quoting a mysterious 'friend'.

The same 'friend' announced, rather recklessly, "Madde's had an amazing summer!" which, the paper reminded its readers, largely consisted of partying, shopping and trotting about.

It all started with a couple of weeks in Stockholm, just hanging out, before the princess zipped off to Öland to celebrate Victoria's birthday. Unfortunately Madde didn't get any time to chill at Solliden "because of all the foreign press photographers who bugged her, hovering about her home."

So seeking peace and tranquility, Madde and reported boyfriend Jonas Bergström decided to give that isolated, little-known French retreat, St. Tropez, a try. But then we already know that because we saw the photos at the time in, erm, Aftonbladet.

Anyway, Madde loved it there and busied herself with parties, friends and buying "expensive designer gear in the boutiques". She even amanged to squeeze in an evening at the same club as those wild fortysomethings Johnny Depp and Uma Thurman - which no doubt made a change from Robinson-Emma et al.

Alas, Aftonbladet lamented, "the wild nights with Hollywood superstars are over" for Madeleiene this summer. Now it's back to the classroom, homework and essays.

So what about young Prince Carl Philip? When will his summer be over? Watch this space - sometime in early October.

[robby86]

What religion is the Royal family? If Victroia wanted could she change her religion, or would she have to abdicate? What is a confermation, and what does it intale?

[GrandDuchess]

Originally Posted by robby86

What religion is the Royal family? If Victroia wanted could she change her religion, or would she have to abdicate? What is a confermation, and what does it intale?

All members of the Royal Family belongs to the Church of Sweden, which is an Evangelical Lutheran Church. Evangelical for its basis in the Gospel of the Bible. Lutheran because it is founded on the reform work of 16th century German priest, Martin Luther. No member of the Royal Family who is in the Line of Succession can change their religion, if they do so they loose their place in it. This is all stated in the Act of Succession's 4th chapter:

"§ 4. Såsom 2 § i 1809 års regeringsform uttryckligen stadgar, att
Konung alltid skall vara av den rena evangeliska läran, sådan som den,
uti den oförändrade Augsburgiska bekännelsen, samt Uppsala mötes
beslut av år 1593, antagen och förklarad är, sålunda skola ock prinsar
och prinsessor av det kungl. huset uppfödas i samma lära och inom
riket. Den av kungl. familjen som ej sig till samma lära bekänner,
vare från all successionsrätt utesluten. Lag (1979:935)"

[mixer2002de]

Originally Posted by GrandDuchess

All members of the Royal Family belongs to the Church of Sweden, which is an Evangelical Lutheran Church. Evangelical for its basis in the Gospel of the Bible. Lutheran because it is founded on the reform work of 16th century German priest, Martin Luther. No member of the Royal Family who is in the Line of Succession can change their religion, if they do so they loose their place in it.

But as Sweden is member of the EU and the EU contract forbids discrimination of religions you/a prince or princess could sue against this law. I think its quite likely that Sweden would be requested to change this law by the EU.

[GrandDuchess]

Originally Posted by mixer2002de

But as Sweden is member of the EU and the EU contract forbids discrimination of religions you/a prince or princess could sue against this law. I think its quite likely that Sweden would be requested to change this law by the EU.

Nope. This kind of law exists in many monarchies (the one in the UK is even tougher, where it states they can't marry catholics), because it evolves around the highest ranked person in the country.

It is is also the right of every country to have a State Religion if they choose.

The discrimination because of religion is an entire different thing, it's called "freedom of religion". In Sweden the freedom of religion is a part of the constitution, and I believe it is the case also in many other countries.

[Dennism]

Originally Posted by mixer2002de

But as Sweden is member of the EU and the EU contract forbids discrimination of religions you/a prince or princess could sue against this law. I think its quite likely that Sweden would be requested to change this law by the EU.

Here is the correct answer: Royalty is not covered by European Union laws on fairness in employment.

[Lena]

In 2000 the swedish state and the lutheran church were seperated. The king is head of the state...but this didn´t apply to the king?? I ask because I could swear, that I´ve read that the monarchy and the lutheran church were seperated too, but the Royal familiy should have said, that they would stay lutheran protestants.

[GrandDuchess]

Originally Posted by Lena

In 2000 the swedish state and the lutheran church were seperated. The king is head of the state...but this didn´t apply to the king?? I ask because I could swear, that I´ve read that the monarchy and the lutheran church were seperated too, but the Royal familiy should have said, that they would stay lutheran protestants.

Yes, the State and the Church of Sweden was separated in 2000. I merely pointed out that it is the right of every country to have a State Religion.

When it comes to the Royal Family, it is an entire different thing since it has to do with tradition and the Constitution.

You also have to remember that whenever a country changes text in the constitution, the very base of the country, the decisions in Parliament needs to be taken with broad consent, if not consensus since it’s going to apply for a long time forward and because of the weight and importance of the Constitution... And by this time, in 1997/98 when the separation of the State and Church of Sweden was being prepared in both the Parliament and the Church of Sweden itself – there was no unity whatsoever.

Konstitutionsutskottet (the Committee on the Constitution) said in its submitted report at that time (1997/98) this issue should “be solved only when it’s more rooted in the society”. What their report says can be interpreted into that the Committee agrees that the fourth chapter in the Act of Succession is out-of-date and as a matter of principle also doubtful, but that they felt that the Parliament should not challenge those who would object to this reform.

The Office of The Marshal of The Realm also wrote in a statement that the Royal Court wanted the profession of faith to remain in the Act of Succession.

The Church Committee and the Church of Sweden itself also felt ready to drop the requirement for the profession of faith.

With consideration to the very different statements by the groups that had the document for consideration, the Government didn’t feel ready to propose the change.

[Yennie]

But its just the King and the crownprincess that has to stay lutheran?
The rest of the family is free to choose what church they want to belong to right?

[GrandDuchess]

Originally Posted by Yennie

But its just the King and the crownprincess that has to stay lutheran? The rest of the family is free to choose what church they want to belong to right?

All members of the Royal Family who are the Line of Succession has to be members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. If one of them choose to change their religion, they lose their position in the Line of Succession. I think this will be changed eventually (since it was investigated to a wide extent in the separation of the State and the Church of Sweden), but it will take some time...

The Chapter in the Act of Succession:

"§ 4. Såsom 2 § i 1809 års regeringsform uttryckligen stadgar, att
Konung alltid skall vara av den rena evangeliska läran, sådan som den,
uti den oförändrade Augsburgiska bekännelsen, samt Uppsala mötes
beslut av år 1593, antagen och förklarad är, sålunda skola ock prinsar
och prinsessor av det kungl. huset uppfödas i samma lära och inom
riket. Den av kungl. familjen som ej sig till samma lära bekänner,
vare från all successionsrätt utesluten. Lag (1979:935)"

[GrandDuchess]

Week 38 (September 13-19)

Monday 13/9

> H.M. The Queen
Attendance at the conference “The 20th Annual Meeting of the Histicyte Society”
Grand Hôtel, Stockholm

Tuesday 14/9

> Their Majesties The King and Queen, H.R.H. The Crown Princess, H.R.H. Prince Carl Philip, H.R.H. Princess Lilian
Attendance at a church service in connection with the Opening of Parliament

> Their Majesties The King and Queen, H.R.H. The Crown Princess, H.R.H. Prince Carl Philip, H.R.H. Princess Lilian
The Opening of Parliament
The House of Parliament, Stockholm

> Their Majesties The King and Queen, H.R.H. The Crown Princess, H.R.H. Princess Lilian
Attendance at the performance of “Tosca”, in connection with the Opening of Parliament (evening performance were the MP's & others will be present)
The Royal Opera, Stockholm

Wednesday 15/9

> H.M. The Queen
Attendance at a conference about ALS
Scandic Infra City, Upplands Väsby

> H.M. The King
Opening of Recip AB’s new product building
Haninge

> H.M. The King
Farewell Audience: The Ambassador of Estonia to Sweden, Mr. Toomas Tivel
The Royal Palace of Stockholm

> H.M. The King
Farewell Audience: The Ambassador of Thailand to Sweden, Mr Poksak Nilubol
The Royal Palace of Stockholm

> H.R.H. The Crown Princess
Attendance at the opening of Fontänhusens Europe Conference
Malmö

> Their Majesties The King and Queen
Presedence: The Honorary Consuls of Sweden to South East Asia
The Royal Palace of Stockholm

Thursday 16 – Sunday 19/9

> H.M. The King
Board Meeting in World Scout Foundation, the 48th Baden-Powell Fellowship
Geneva, Switzerland

Thursday 16/9 – Friday 17/9

> H.R.H. The Crown Princess
Studies at the National Defence College

Thursday 16/9

> H.M. The Queen
Attendance at The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ symposium “Access for all – more winning products and services”
Stockholm

Friday 17/9 – Monday 20/9

> H.M. The Queen
Attendance at the Paralympics
Athens, Greece

Saturday 17/9 – Monday 20/0

> H.R.H. The Crown Princess
Attendance at the Paralympics
Athens, Greece

Sunday 19/9

> H.M. The King
Attendance at a lecture and concert
The Palace Church of the Royal Palace of Stockholm

[kate14]

Thanks for the Calendar update and translation, GrandDuchess:)

[Alisa]

Thanks for the update Grand Duchess. Does anyone know why Princess Madeleine won't be attending the opening of Parliament? thanks.:)

[robby86]

How often does the RF take official photos?

[GrandDuchess]

Originally Posted by Alisa

Thanks for the update Grand Duchess. Does anyone know why Princess Madeleine won't be attending the opening of Parliament? thanks.:)

My guess is that she has to be at the university that day, probably at a lecture or some group work or discussion...

Originally Posted by robby86

How often does the RF take official photos?

There are no set times for this, but it occurs every now and then. There is one day per year when they do tend to take official group photos, and that's on The Kings birthday.

[Lena]

You can now watch the opening of the parliament/riksdagen live at http://www.dn.se/DNet/jsp/polopoly.j...usRenderType=6