Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel Visit to Denmark: September 16-18, 2019


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TT.RR.HH The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel visit Denmark
On September 16-18, the Crown Princess Couple will visit Copenhagen together with a Swedish business delegation.
The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark will host the Crown Princess and Prince Daniel during the visit. Together, the two couples are expected to visit several businesses in the Danish capital.
The program includes a visit to the UN city, participation in the Danish Industry's annual summit and attendance at a Swedish-Danish business forum.
In the spring of 2017, the Crown Prince Couple of Denmark led a similar business visit to Stockholm.
The accompanying business delegation
Business Sweden and Svenskt Näringsliv lead the business delegation with the aim of promoting cooperation with Denmark, one of Sweden's largest trading partners, and to highlight the UN's sustainable development goals in the framework of Agenda 2030. The delegation consists of twenty Swedish companies, which are represented at a high level.
Modernization of health care, the green transition as well as infrastructure and transport are the themes in focus during the days.
A detailed program is published closer to the visit.
DD.KK.HH. Kronprinsessan och Prins Daniel besöker Danmark - Sveriges Kungahus
 
That will be popular and get a lot of positive coverage. They are a nice couple and being close to M&F it will also be a warm meeting, with lots of laughter and fun.
 
I look forward to it. The Danish visit to Sweden was a great success.

News note from the DRF
"From September 16 to 18, 2019, the Crown Prince couple will host when the Swedish Crown Princess couple visits Copenhagen together with a major Swedish business delegation.

The Crown Prince couple will welcome their Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel to Denmark on Monday 16 September. Over three days, the two successor couples will visit, among other things, a number of companies in the capital, the UN City and attend the Danish Industry's annual summit.

Denmark is one of Sweden's largest trading partners, and the purpose of the Swedish visit is to strengthen and develop the two countries' relations in the health sector, the green transition and in the area of ​​infrastructure and transport. At the same time, the visit will focus on the UN's 17 world goals, which is an agenda that includes both the Danish Crown Prince Couple and the Swedish Crown Princess Couple in their work.

It is Business Sweden and Svensk Näringsliv who lead the campaign in Copenhagen. Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess participated in a Danish business promotion in Stockholm in May 2017 and headed a business delegation of over 60 Danish companies. During Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel's visit, the Danish Crown Prince couple will participate in parts of the program."
Kronprinsparret værter for svensk kongeligt besøg | Kongehuset
 
On September 16-18, Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel visit Denmark.
In 2017 Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary visited Sweden together with a Danish business delegation. Two years later, it is now time for the Swedish Crown Princess couple to make a visit to Copenhagen.
The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel are accompanied by Lena Hallengren, the Minister for Health and Social Affairs and by a Swedish business delegation, led by Fredrik Persson, chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. The delegation consists of about 20 Swedish companies.

From the program for the visit to Denmark
Monday 16th September
Reception at the ambassador's residence
The visit begins on Monday evening with Fredrik Jörgensen, Sweden's ambassador to Denmark, inviting to a welcome reception at the residence. Participating are the Crown Princess and Prince Daniel, Lena Hallengren, Fredrik Persson, chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, Ylva Berg, CEO of Business Sweden, and the business delegation.
On Sankt Annæ Plads is the house that since 1921 is the ambassador's residence in Copenhagen. Fredrik Jörgensen has been Sweden's ambassador to Denmark since 2015.
Photo opportunity on arrival. Photo pool in the residence.

Tuesday 17th September
Visit to the UN City
In the morning, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, together with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, visit the UN City. The Swedish business delegation and Minister Lena Hallengren also participate. In the UN City, they are welcomed by Grete Faremo, Executive Director at UNOPS.
The theme of the visit is "Innovation Partnerships with the UN to accelerate the SDG's". Crown Princess Victoria will give a speech, as will Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Alfa Laval, and Sandra Frank, Co-Founder of Arvet.
The UN City in Copenhagen was built in 2013. 11 of the UN's offices have office there. Three of these are represented during the delegation's visit: UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency), UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services) and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme).
Photo opportunity on arrival, indoors. Photo pool during the meeting.

Danish Industry Summit
Tuesday afternoon continues with a visit to DR's concert hall, where the Crown Princess couple, Crown Prince couple and the business delegation attend the summit of Dansk Industri.
This year's theme is "Green Transition" and the purpose is to discuss how companies, politicians and citizens can work together to achieve growth and sustainability to create a green future. During the meeting, Crown Princess Victoria will give a speech and Crown Prince Frederik will award the DI Prize 2019.
From the Swedish business delegation, Martin Lundstedt, CEO Volvo Group, will give a speech.
Dansk Industri is the Danish equivalent of Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.
Photo opportunity on arrival. Photo pool inside the concert hall.

Reception at HMS Nyköping
At the quay at Amaliehaven, below Amalienborg, will be the Swedish corvette HMS Nyköping. On Monday evening, the commander invites to reception on the ship. The Swedish Crown Princess Couple and the Danish Crown Prince Couple arrive together and board.
HMS Nyköping was launched in 2005 and is the fourth Visby-class corvette. Together with the sister ship HMS Karlstad, and the slightly smaller HMS Stockholm and HMS Malmö, she recently visited Copenhagen. The ships are based in Karlskrona.
Photo opportunity on the dock on arrival. Photo pool on board.

Dinner at the ambassador's residence
Together with Mrs. Marianne Jörgensen, Ambassador Fredrik Jörgensen hosts a dinner with the Crown Princess Couple and Crown Prince Couple as honorary guests. Guests from the Swedish and Danish business community, as well as other stakeholders, are also invited.
Photo opportunity on arrival. Photo pool in the residence.

Wednesday 18th June
Swedish-Danish Business Forum
The Crown Princess Couple, Crown Prince Couple and minister Lena Hallengren, together with the Swedish business delegation, will arrive at the head office of Dansk Industri on Wednesday morning to participate in the Swedish-Danish Business Forum. Danish minister Benny Engelbrecht also participates in the forum.
The purpose is networking and roundtable discussions on topics such as "The green Transition", "Modernizing Healthcare" and "Transport and infrastructure."
The couples also visit the House of Green, in the same building; a showroom, where guests have the opportunity to see Danish innovation solutions for green conversion and sustainability. The exhibitions are based on four themes: circular economy, water, cities and energy.
House of Green is founded by the Industriens fond, is run in collaboration with State of Green and was inaugurated in 2013 by Crown Prince Frederik, who is the patron of State of Green.
Photo opportunity on arrival. Photo opportunity inside the hall.
Photo pool by scene. Photo opportunity in House of Green.

Innovation and start up fair
After the Swedish-Danish Business Forum, the Crown Princess couple and Crown Prince couple go to Øksnehallen, to make a short visit to Tech BBQ 2019. It is one of Scandinavia's largest innovation conferences, which aims to strengthen and support the Nordic innovation ecosystem. The work on the conference is based on Nordic values ​​such as openness, inclusion and trust. Each year, the conference addresses a number of different themes. This year's themes are "Mental health", "Ecosystems", "Breakthrough", "Global conservation" and "Emerging technologies".
Photo pool.

Amager Bakke - power plant became ski slope
On Wednesday afternoon, Crown Princess Victoria and Crown Prince Frederik visit Amager Bakke. Amager Bakke is a thermal power plant where waste and garbage turns into heat and energy. An artificial ski slope has been built on the roof of the power plant. There is also room for hiking and climbing. The building is designed by the Danish architect Bjarke Ingels from the architectural firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group). He has designed several well-known landmarks in Copenhagen, such as the Copenhagen harbor baths on Islands Brygge, as well as the World Cup and Bjerget in Ørestad.
Photo pool.

Børneriget and Nordfløjen at Rigshospitalet
At the same time, modern healthcare and digital healthcare solutions are on the agenda of Prince Daniel and Crown Princess Mary, who visit Rigshospitalet, together with Lena Hallengren and Danish Minister of Health Magnus Heunicke.
On site, they meet, among other things, the project manager for Børneriget - a new, advanced children's hospital, which will offer new innovative treatments for children, pregnant women and their families.
The group will also get a tour of the new North Wing (North Wing), which is under construction and will be inaugurated in 2020. Here, new digital care solutions will be offered in 33 state-of-the-art operating rooms and 238 care rooms as well as an intensive care unit. The hospital's design will be presented, as will various techniques that will be used in the care of cancer patients as well as the plans for a new patient hotel.
Photo opportunity on arrival. Photo pool indoors.
Please note that the program points Amager Bakke and Rigshospitalet are implemented simultaneously.
The Crown Princess Couple's Copenhagen visit ends late on Wednesday afternoon.
Program för Kronprinsessparets besök i Danmark - Sveriges Kungahus
 
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The scheduled program at the website of the danish royal court

Monday 16th September
17.30 Reception at the swedish ambassador's residence

Tuesday 17th September
08.40 Visit to the UN City
16.30 Attendance at Danish Industry Summit
19.30 Reception at HMS Nyköping
20.20 Dinner at the ambassador's residence

Wednesday 18th September
09.20 Participation at The Swedish-Danish Business Forum
10.30 Participation at Innovation and Start up Trade Fair
13.30 Visit to the Amager Bakke energy plant (Victoria and Frederik)
13.30 Visit to Nordfløjen at Rigshospitalet (Daniel and Mary)
Program for svensk kongeligt besøg i København _ Kongehuset
 
A very business-like schedule!

Not much sparkle over this visit. Fortunately the couples are so good friends that their mutual interaction is worth watching in itself.
 
A very business-like schedule!

Not much sparkle over this visit. Fortunately the couples are so good friends that their mutual interaction is worth watching in itself.

Yes very much so, not even a Palace luncheon. But on the other hand is Queen Margrethe abroad, so no possibility for a curtsey call either.
 
Haakon and Mary photo is great :flowers:

But honestly if you didnt tell me the reason for the article, I would never have guessed from the photos. :ohmy:

They are all formal photos from official royal events. There is little showing the personal relationship between the royals. It would have been better if they showed some of the photos where they are together in their down time. There are plenty of those. Showing these families interact on a personal level as well. And not just on official duty and visits.
 
Indeed.
But like I said: A blah-blah article. :whistling:

Another fill-article, garnished with a few nice photos for your delight, see below.
https://www.bt.dk/royale/fornemt-royalt-besoeg-til-danmark-men-hvor-er-dronning-margrethe

This time slightly more interesting though.
Where is QMII during this visit?
The court merely says that QMII is abroad and that is private. It is speculated that she is still in Schleswig Holstein touring the places, that is full of archeological, historical and cultural things that can easily keep QMII busy for days!

The article also speculate that QMII has totally left this visit to M&F - and presumably the planning as well. M&F were as the CP-couple to accompany V&D most of the time anyway.

But here are the photos.
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The airforce adjutant in the background of the last photo is Victoria's. She has her own adjutants, while Mary borrow hers from the staff of adjutants under QMII.
 
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That will be popular and get a lot of positive coverage. They are a nice couple and being close to M&F it will also be a warm meeting, with lots of laughter and fun.

A very business-like schedule!

Not much sparkle over this visit. Fortunately the couples are so good friends that their mutual interaction is worth watching in itself.
I am really looking forward to this visit and hoping for some really entertaining news and photos as they really are a fun group. I think the fact that Frederik, Haakon and Victoria spent so much time together both officially and private and I think the guys have always treated Victoria like a much loved little sister and fortunately, their respective spouses all seem to be friendly as well.
 
Victoria and Daniel were welcomed to the reception at the swedish ambassador's residence by ambassador Fredrik Jörgensen and his wife Marianne.
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Swedish Press Agency published this photo of the press.

Victoria and Daniel came directly from Amalienborg Palace and rolled in seven minutes delayed in front of the dazzling white residence on Sankt Annæ Plads. But what smiles they offered!
It really shone from Crown Princess Victoria, in black and white leopard patterned silk with puff sleeves and sooty eye makeup.
- It's great to be here! she told Svensk Damtidning, with the greatest possible smile and her slightly hoarse voice.
Victoria och Danmark besöker Danmark _ Svensk Dam

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Photos by Chris Christophersen
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Photo from Facebook of the Embassy of Sweden in Copenhagen
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at home with Mary and Frederik
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Tonight, the Crown Prince couple hosts a private dinner for the Swedish Crown Princess couple at Frederik VIII's Mansion in Amalienborg.

The next few days, D.K.H. The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess and D.K.H. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden visit the UN City, Amager Bakke, Rigshospitalet, Øksnehallen, House of Green and Danish Industry Summit in Copenhagen.

The purpose of the Swedish visit is to strengthen and develop the two countries' relations in the health sector and the green transition. At the same time, the visit will focus on the UN's 17 world goals, which is an agenda that includes both the Danish Crown Prince Couple and the Swedish Crown Princess Couple in their work.
 
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Instagram of the swedish royal court
In the afternoon, the Crown Princess and Prince Daniel arrived in Copenhagen. Together with the Minister @Lena_Hallengren and a Swedish business delegation, the Crown Princess couple will visit Denmark for three days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The three days include visits to the UN city and attendance at the Danish industry's annual summit. The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark accompany the Crown Princess couple during the days.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The purpose of the visit is to show, on the spot in Denmark, the innovative power of Swedish companies and get Swedish and Danish companies to make new contacts.⠀⠀⠀⠀
During the afternoon, the Crown Princess couple and the minister met with the Swedish business delegation in the Swedish residence.
The Danish Crown Prince Couple then gave a private dinner for the Crown Princess Couple.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2e7u35o5vW/

Victorias och Daniels middag på Amalienborg _ Svensk Dam
 
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:previous: Ah, the room they have so often been photographed receiving guests.
I notice both gentlemen have changed into something more comfortable. :cool::cool:

- I imagine they right now have their feet up, enjoying an evening brew, chatting away about children, job, funny experiences on the job, Haakon's shoes, joking, discussing how to stay fit with a back that could be better, see photos of each other's children and dogs, Frederik showing Daniel his latest paintings of contemporary art, "you simply gotta see these shoes, Victoria!", the twins appearing because they "cant sleep" and snuggling up to their parents while their ears are tuned on like parabolas... ?
 
:previous: Ah, the room they have so often been photographed receiving guests.
I notice both gentlemen have changed into something more comfortable. :cool::cool:

- I imagine they right now have their feet up, enjoying an evening brew, chatting away about children, job, funny experiences on the job, Haakon's shoes, joking, discussing how to stay fit with a back that could be better, see photos of each other's children and dogs, Frederik showing Daniel his latest paintings of contemporary art, "you simply gotta see these shoes, Victoria!", the twins appearing because they "cant sleep" and snuggling up to their parents while their ears are tuned on like parabolas... ?
Love love love your description of their evening:flowers::lol: Sounds like a warm and cozy dinner/evening for both couples.
 
Victoria, Daniel, Frederik and Mary arrived to the UN City.
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Minute by minute following here (photos and short videos):
LIVE_ Følg det royale besøg fra Sverige her _ BT Royale - www.bt.dk

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Anne Poulsen, Head of the UN World Food Programme's Nordic Office, at her Twitter
Inspiring to meet and discuss with SDG Advocate Alumni, HRH Crown Princess Victoria of #Sweden. Thank you for your continued strong support to the Sustainable Development Goals and #TheWorldWeWant by 2030. #innovation #partnerships

UN Women Nordic
Honored to meet HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden who is calling for a close #collaboration and #partnership between the UN system and the private sector.

Photos from Monday
Photos at Facebook of the Swedish Royal Court, by SPA/Pelle T Nilsson
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Photos by Swedish Press Agency SPA
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ROYAL: Victoria und Daniel beim Empfang durch den schwedischen Botschafter in Kopenhagen

Victoria said at her speech in the UN City among others:
In 2016, I had the honour of being appointed by the United Nations’ Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as an Advocate to promote the Global Sustainable Development Goals.
Today, I am an Advocate Alumni. Working to promote the Goals has been, and is, a most meaningful task – and a great privilege.
One key insight for me, personally, has been the crucial role of innovation in building a better future:
– A future where cities are safe and sustainable.
– Where everyone has the chance to live a healthy life.
– And where safe, nutritious and sufficient food is accessible to all.
Ladies and gentlemen, 2030 is not far away.
If we are to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, we need companies that are not just adapting to change, but leading it.
We need companies with the will and the skill to make a true difference.
And we need a closer co-operation between the UN system and private enterprise.
Sweden is already a major donor to the UN system.
Now, it is also becoming an even more active partner in promoting partnerships.
The speech:
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal i samband med besök vid UN-City, Köpenhamn, tisdagen den 17 september 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus
 
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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden looks radiant in a floral dress as she steps out in*Denmark _ Daily Mail Online

Crown #Princess Victoria of #Sweden: If we are to deliver on #SDGs, we need companies not only adapting to change but leading it, & closer cooperation between #UN & #companies. CTCN works w/ #privatesector to deliver #cleantech solutions globally @UNOPS @svenaringsliv @SweMFA

Kronprinsessorna Victoria och Mary jobbar tillsammans _ Svensk Dam
Translation

Kronprinsparens privata middag på slottet Amalienborg

Video of Victoria's speech at the UN City
Kronprinsessan Victorias tal på UN-City i Köpenhamn

They arrived to Danish Industry Summit
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Victoria will give a speech and Frederik delivers the DI Prize.

Again photos and videos updated live here:
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Victoria held her speech in swedish, she said among other things:
Prince Daniel and I are proud to travel with a large Swedish delegation, which represents some of the leading companies in Swedish business right now.
We are particularly excited about the opportunity to participate in this particular meeting, focusing on issues that are crucial to everyone's future.
In the transition to a more sustainable development, the business sector has a hugely important role to play.
Ladies and gentlemen. Sweden and Denmark are not only neighbors. We are family. Like all families, there is a measure of competition between us. And so it should be!
We stimulate each other. We learn from each other. But above all, we are strong together.
Our countries have a long common history. And it is with curiosity and great confidence that I look forward to a common - and greener - future.
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal vid Dansk Industris toppmöte, ”Made by Denmark – We create a green future together”, Köpenhamn, Danmark, tisdagen den 17 september 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus
Translation

Beautifully spoken by HRH Crown Princess Victoria on green transition, healthy competition and not least community between Denmark and Sweden at DI's Summit 2019 #danskindustri #dkgreen #dkbiz #dkpol

Victoria speaking
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ROYAL: Mary und Frederik empfangen Victoria und Daniel zum Besuch in Kopenhagen, Tag 2
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This has been a great visit so far, they seem to get along very well
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at the Danish Industry,
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Frederik hands out the Danish Industry award
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"Crown Prince talks about his expedition to Greenland. He learned everything takes place on the premises of nature, one must align with them. That thought is not met in a big city.
He says the climate crisis will stand out as a lasting change that will also affect future generations.
- The environment and climate are the framework for our entire lives, and if we bend that framework we will feel it today, tomorrow and the future generation.

Good talk by Crown Prince
Speaker has never been Crown Prince Frederik's cup of tea, but our emissary on the site says he is doing really well today.
- Many Danish companies see the green transition as an opportunity, he says.
He also talks about the State of Green, for which he is patron."
 
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It's a bad weather in Copenhagen when the couples arrived to the reception at HMS Nyköping. HMS Nyköping today in Copenhagen.
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Arriving to the reception
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Svensk Damtidning's Helena Wiklund writes that it was planned that Victoria, Daniel, Frederik and Mary would have walked from Amalienborg to HMS Nyköping. But due to the rain they came by car and with warm coats on.
Victoria och Daniel på galamiddag i Köpenhamn _ Svensk Dam
 
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I must confess that I'm a little confused.

I see that they are dining tonight aboard the HMS Nyköping, who is home at the Karlskrona Naval Base.
But there is only one HMS Nyköping (of course) and she is an active corvette. :ermm:

Belonging to the Visby class, she is one of the major surface vessels in the Swedish navy, incorporating stealth design. (In order to stay even better hidden than is normally possible in the Swedish archipelago.)
Here are two photos of her:
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It's just that, very naturally, she is pretty small. Small certainly for a return dinner, as this is basically what it is. And hardly designed for representation.
So I wondered if there is another HMS Nyköping, that I simply haven't found, that is used for representation?

But if it is the corvette, then it's an cost-effective type of representation! She can comfortable sail from Karlskrone to Copenhagen in six hours. She is Swedish territory, even in Copenhagen. So M&F are, as this is written, in Sweden.
No need to book and secure a restaurant in Copenhagen. Discretion is top. And she is moored right next to Amalienborg, so M&F can stroll home with V&D tonight if it isn't raining.

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There is likely an added explanation for using HMS Nyköping.
The Danish navy is expanding these years, not least in the Arctic and in regards to international missions far from DK. We currently have five major ships very busy fulfilling those roles. (The latest British class of frigates to be build are based on the Danish BTW.)
The novelty of this Swedish design might very well be a wish of promoting Swedish naval technology. This stealth technology may be useful in the arctic, where hiding among icebergs and floating ice sheets may be an advantage.
 
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I must confess that I'm a little confused.

I see that they are dining tonight aboard the HMS Nyköping, who is home at the Karlskrona Naval Base.

Reception on HMS Nyköping, about half an hour, dinner at the Swedish Ambassadors residence which has already started.
 
Thanks.

Ah, a reception. There should be ample accommodation for that aboard the corvette.
So this is promoting Swedish naval technology.
 
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