The Swedish Royals and The World Childhood Foundation

[Lena]

Short interview between Wolfram Kons (working for RTL) and Princess Madeleine (videotaped by me). And even though they have tried to give the impression, it´s no "live video conference"

YouTube - madsouthafrica.wmv

[HRHAmy]

She seems very bright and has a great voice.

[Tilla]

Yes, indeed, Princess Madeleine has a very firm voice.

[LadyFinn]

Hola!/LA REINA SILVIA Y LA PRINCESA MAGDALENA: DOS CORAZONES AL SERVICIO DE LOS NIÑOS
Hola! Photos

[Ccile]

Madeleine looks amazing with that blue dress!!!

It's great to see her participating in duties with her mother!

[rop81]

I cencerly hope that the Queen hasn´t done any "improvements" to her face that she has done on previous trips to Brazil this time a year...

[jspate]

she does have a very good voice and speaks english very well also.

[jason.bourne]

I saw her on TV. She seems not like a Princess more than a next-door-girl, very naturally. I think it is a good sign when she shakes hands with AIDS patient and talks with them.

[makeda]

I am very proud of Princess Madeleine because of the work she is doing....she has grown a lot, and you can see God leading in her life.

[Sister Morphine]

She looks very good in this interview; she's always been one of my favorite royals. What is sad in a funny way, is that most of these royals speak English better than most native-born Americans I know. Funny how that is.

[elizlovescrisro]

Originally Posted by Sister Morphine

What is sad in a funny way, is that most of these royals speak English better than most native-born Americans I know. Funny how that is.

I definitely know what you mean. Now I'm not saying my English is perfect, but at my high school it makes me mad at how poor my classmates' speak.

Anyways, Madeleine is lovely and seems like a nice girl.

[Lamyah]

its great to see her growing into her own and doing good work.

[iceflower]

Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine at the exhibition
"Trafficking" in Stockholm, January 20, 2009

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[LadyFinn]

Photos from the visit to the exhibition "Traffic" at the Ethnographic Museeum

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The Queen looks lovely, princess Madeleine doesn´t look so good at all.

[Boris]

Following the opening of the exhibition about ‘trafficking’ in Stockholm last week, Queen Silvia has given a TV interview to Swedish SVT.
Trafficking is the modern form of slavery where young girls and boys are abducted by criminal organizations making money with this, and then sold to satisfy sexual needs of the clients.
The interview aired today, and Silvia spoke about her own World Childhood Foundation being involved in the fight against trafficking. Here are some key quotes I translated.

On her involvement:
“It has not been easy, but I think it's important that someone is talking about it. Perhaps it does cause many people to raise their eyebrows. In that case, let me just say that it has not been easy for me either – not as a mother, nor as a woman, nor as Queen.”

On Princess Madeleine working with her:
“She is still young, but she is not afraid to get involved. She stands with both feet firmly on the ground.”

About going to the Ukraine together and meeting a girl who had been sold and freed:
“These kids have such incredibly tragic fates. It takes a whole lifetime before they are rehabilitated. Additionally, if they are liberated, they are frequently rejected by their families upon their return. The families regard it as a disgrace, so the girls are punished twice.
There have to be experts at hand. These vulnerable women need help with their rehabilitation, they have to be able to see doctors and psychologists.”

Link to article in Expressen with excerpts (in Swedish):
Silvia: Det går ut över familjen - Nyheter - Expressen.se

[ursulajohanna]

Yesterday afternoon the princess attend with her mother the Meeting World Childhood Foundation in Stockholm!

[Ccile]

No pics from that event??

[ursulajohanna]

Unfortunately - the most of time by Childhood-Meetings we don't see pictures of this!

[ursulajohanna]

Yesterday afternoon the queen receipt Polen and Ukraine president-wifes - Mrs Maria Kaczynska and Mrs Katerina Jusjtjenko - with visit "World Childhood Foundation" in Stockholm!

[ursulajohanna]

Here Photo gallery - Official web-site of President of Ukraine pictures of the event in castle of Stockholm and Childhood offiice in Stockholm.

Originally Posted by ursulajohanna

Yesterday afternoon the queen receipt Polen and Ukraine president-wifes - Mrs Maria Kaczynska and Mrs Katerina Jusjtjenko - with visit "World Childhood Foundation" in Stockholm!