General Swedish Royalty Discussion and Questions - Page 4

Jose · #61 03-05-2006, 07:53 AM

Yes Princess Lilians husband Prince Bertil born 1912-1997 death after he was burial on Haga park. Princess Lilian and Prince Bertil have marriage on 21 years and together on over 50 year later.

It is royal burial ground Haga park:
Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden born 1882-1920 and King Gustaf Adolf born 1882-1973,
his second wife Queen Louise of Mountbatten born 1889-1965.
King Gustaf Adolfs children is Gustaf Adolf born 1906-1947, Sigvard of Bernadotte born 1907-2002.
Prince Gustaf Adolfs wife Princess Sibylla born 1908-1972.
Prince Carl born 1861-1951 and his wife Princess Ingeborg born 1878-1958,
his last children is Prince Carl born 1911-2003 of Bernadotte. He was married Kristine Rivelsrud.

Fie · #62 03-14-2006, 04:32 PM

I have a question and I hope it's ok for me to post it here.

Currently I'm doing some research on the members of the Swedish Royal Family, mainly the King, the Queen and their children.

My question was if Queen Silvia had to convert to the Swedish "state church" and from which belief she was untill her marriage? Is there anything known about that or not?

Thanks a lot

Gita · #63 03-14-2006, 05:16 PM

I think before her marriage Queen Silvia was raised a Catholic. I don't know if if was compulsory for her to have had to convert to the "state church" or not. Someone else here may be able to help you with this matter.

Yennie · #64 03-15-2006, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Gita

I think before her marriage Queen Silvia was raised a Catholic. I don't know if if was compulsory for her to have had to convert to the "state church" or not. Someone else here may be able to help you with this matter.

are you sure she was a catholic? I think I´ve read somewhere that her mother Alice was, but her father was a protestant (or what its called :) )

Gita · #65 03-15-2006, 08:53 AM

That is interesting Yennie. I know I read somewhere (a few years ago now) but I can't remember where that Queen Silvia was a Catholic.

robby86 · #66 03-23-2006, 03:53 PM

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That is true why she wore dark colours and not why I think it!

Thank you for the info I didn't know that. How long will they wear dark colors?

Karisma · #67 03-23-2006, 05:04 PM

The Church of Sweden (Svenska kyrkan) was "State church" when Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf married. And Silvia had to convert to the "State church", an Evangelical Lutheran church. In year 2000 the State and the Swedish church separated. The Church of Sweden was founded. The Church of Sweden is a national church, open to everyone living in Sweden regardless of nationality.

ursulajohanna · #68 03-24-2006, 03:27 AM

Robby86, I think

4-8 weeks wear the queen dark colors.

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Thank you for the info I didn't know that. How long will they wear dark colors?

Fie · #69 03-26-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Karisma

The Church of Sweden (Svenska kyrkan) was "State church" when Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf married. And Silvia had to convert to the "State church", an Evangelical Lutheran church. In year 2000 the State and the Swedish church separated. The Church of Sweden was founded. The Church of Sweden is a national church, open to everyone living in Sweden regardless of nationality.

So she definitly had to convert, I had thought that allready... But which belief did she had before her marriage. Was she Roman-Catholic or did she belong to another Prostestant church?

Yennie · #70 03-26-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Fie

So she definitly had to convert, I had thought that allready... But which belief did she had before her marriage. Was she Roman-Catholic or did she belong to another Prostestant church?

I dont think she was a catholic, her mother was, but as her father was a protestant she was to raised as one

Iain · #71 03-27-2006, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Yennie

I dont think she was a catholic, her mother was, but as her father was a protestant she was to raised as one

She wasn't a Catholic but converted from another form of protestantism just as Mary had to do in Denmark when she changed from Presbyterian to Luthern. It's all a bit silly really. You should convert to a religion out of conviction not for marraige. The Dutch have the right idea, Maxinina didn't have to convert when she married and what is the point of having freedom of religion if that freedom isn't given to members of the royal family?

Lyle · #72 03-27-2006, 06:33 AM

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She wasn't a Catholic but converted from another form of protestantism just as Mary had to do in Denmark when she changed from Presbyterian to Luthern. It's all a bit silly really. You should convert to a religion out of conviction not for marraige. The Dutch have the right idea, Maxinina didn't have to convert when she married and what is the point of having freedom of religion if that freedom isn't given to members of the royal family?

I don't think that Silvia (or Mary or Henrik for that matter) HAD to convert...but the churches in Sweden and Denmark are closely tied to the state and the royal families, so I think they chose to. I think they did it out of respect and as a symbol of their commitment to their new countries.

In the case of Silvia and Mary, I don't think that switching from one form of Protestanism to another is really that big of a switch...I think that most of the beliefs and practices are pretty similar. So I think it's more like switching churches than switching religions.

I do agree, though, that it was nice that Maxima was allowed to stay Catholic, although the Netherlands is home to about equal numbers of Catholics and Protestants, so that probably had something to do with it.

soCal girl · #73 03-27-2006, 11:15 PM

I know the SRF has family in Brazil, Germany, and basically extended family in all the European monarchies but does anybody know if the SRF has any close (cousins, aunts, uncles, etc.) family living in the States? Besides Madeleine in NYC right now of course....

Cerasma · #74 03-28-2006, 02:20 AM

where can I find some more infromation about the funeral of Silvias Brother, I´m from Germany, and some of my relatives lives near Heidelberg, but they already haven´t any information for me. So thanks for some infromation.

Princess Robijn · #75 05-08-2006, 03:13 PM

Hi,

I have a question.. I read somewhere that there was a statevistit (on 5 may 2006) from the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Sweden.. Is it true and if it is, is there already a threat for?? (I couldn't find it)

thanks ahead

GrandDuchess · #76 05-08-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess Robijn

Hi,

I have a question.. I read somewhere that there was a statevistit (on 5 may 2006) from the Emperor and Empress of Japan to Sweden.. Is it true and if it is, is there already a threat for?? (I couldn't find it)

thanks ahead

No. The Emperor and Empress of Japan paid a State Visit to Sweden in May 2000. However, the Japanese Prime Minister, Koizumi, was in Sweden for two days last week. He received an audience with the King among things.

But however, in 2007, a return State Visit by the King and Queen to Japan is planned. But no dates or additional info is available yet, so it's way too early for a thread.

Princess Robijn · #77 05-08-2006, 04:39 PM

Thank you.. I was already wondering why I missed it :) :)

Furienna · #78 05-11-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jose

Yes Princess Lilians husband Prince Bertil born 1912-1997 death after he was burial on Haga park. Princess Lilian and Prince Bertil have marriage on 21 years and together on over 50 year later.

It is royal burial ground Haga park:
Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden born 1882-1920 and King Gustaf Adolf born 1882-1973,
his second wife Queen Louise of Mountbatten born 1889-1965.
King Gustaf Adolfs children is Gustaf Adolf born 1906-1947, Sigvard of Bernadotte born 1907-2002.
Prince Gustaf Adolfs wife Princess Sibylla born 1908-1972.
Prince Carl born 1861-1951 and his wife Princess Ingeborg born 1878-1958,
his last children is Prince Carl born 1911-2003 of Bernadotte. He was married Kristine Rivelsrud.

But what about king Gustav V, queen Victoria, prince Eugene, prince Vilhelm? Where are they buried?

Vita · #79 05-22-2006, 11:41 AM

While CPV sounds amazing. My mutti and vati were awesome enough to call me Victoria, and it's so cool knowing that your name belongs to such a beautiful and talented woman. I would like to think my parents named me after her, but alas, they didn't. They just thought that I looked victorious. The Crown Princess is going to rock as Q of S for sure and kudos to the country for being ahead of the ball game in terms of girl power. You ladies and gents are on the ball.