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It's settled: it will be on friday, may 27'th. Här är datumet för prins Oscars dop | Nyheter | Expressen
I'm looking forward to the christening! I love Swedish royal christenings (one of my favourite aspects of them is the little Seraphim Order given to the royal babies).
But add me to the list of those who are disappointed that they are unable to watch it live... and what's more annoying for me is that it's the Friday before I have a week's break. I hope that someone will upload the full service to YouTube.
I'm sure it will be.
Someone over at Twitter mentioned Mother's Day in Sweden is that Sunday. Is that right, because if so, that might be the answer to why that Friday.
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Victoria and Daniel are just following an old tradition:
King Carl Gustaf was baptized on Friday, Victoria on Tuesday, Carl Philip on Friday, Madeleine on Tuesday and Estelle on Tuesday. And now Oscar on Friday.
The program on Estelle's christening was:
12.00-13.00 The christening
About 13.15-14.30 Reception
And after the reception a private lunch.
So there isn't normally other work events on that day.
Kristianstadsbladet newspaper has found out the christening present, which Skåne gives to it's duke, prince Oscar:
Governor Margareta Pålsson wrote to the 33 municipalities in Skåne, the Skåne Region and the Chamber of Commerce in Southern Sweden and asked them to be involved and answer by May if they want to take part in the present.
"We are expected to deliver a gift from Skåne associated in the christening and I want us to do something really good. My idea is to create something which lasts and promotes good health among children and young people, which I know that Crown Princess Couple thinks is important", the governor wrote.
What will it be?
Well, a nature playground open to children of all ages, created to the National Park Söderåsen.
It can be named as "Prince Oscar's Playground" and the governor suggests that the inspiration is taken from Skrylle naturlek, between Dalby and Södra Sandby. Everything will be built of natural materials, and the cost of one million SEK is proposed allocated between the parties.
Since the park will not be ready for the christening, a picture is proposed to be handed over, with the description of what should be built and the list of those involved. The governor also calls on all municipalities and the region to keep the plans secret so that it will be a surprise. So you who read this, promise not to reveal it to Prince Oscar before the christening.
Doppresenten till hertigen av Skåne blir beständig - Kristianstadsbladet
So, Estelle got Princess Estelle's Fairytale Path as a christening present, and if this is true, Oscar gets a playground. It is great that they give something which all children can use.
The Republican Association objects prince Oscar's christening present from Skåne, the "Prince Oscar's Nature Playground", they have published articles that the taxpayers' money shouldn't be used to that and bash monarchy.
Governor of Skåne, Margareta Pålsson, whose initiative the playground is, writes at her blog:
Unfortunately, the Republican Association got it all wrong. They choose to misinterpret the word present. This is a symbolic present - a playground built in and by nature - that will be valuable for every family with children visiting the splendid Söderåsen National Park. It is a playground for all small and big children, it is of course not reserved for princes and princesses only.
Here we go together - the authorities, municipalities and companies. Together we will make a relatively small investment (approximately SEK 1 million), which makes the National Park more exciting for visitors. We name it as the Prince Oscar's Nature Playground, a "royal" natural playground is positive for the tourism industry, not least when it comes to foreign visitors. It is a sound and smart joint Skåne marketing initiative that gives us a lot back when it comes to recreation, nature and tourism. It is a concern of every municipality in Skåne, as well as for Skåne as a whole.
In my opinion, it is well used tax revenues. It is definitely better than spending money on a personal gift to Prince Oscar which he might not need or use.
All municipalities and companies that contribute, get a plaque at the playground. I hope they will be many!
landshövdingen.se _ En symbolisk gåva med flera mervärden
@Lady Finn - I wonder what is behind the objections? Are these cities bastions of republicanism or is there a local economic strain and the contributions are too much on the cities' public coffers? Looks like private and some public funding for the playground now.
It can also be something that aligns with past dealings with the organizers (animosities, rivalries, etc.) and or/your local ideas being rejected. Just saying.@Lady Finn - I wonder what is behind the objections? Are these cities bastions of republicanism or is there a local economic strain and the contributions are too much on the cities' public coffers? Looks like private and some public funding for the playground now.