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February 5th, 2018 marked the 200th anniversary of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte took the Swedish throne as Carl XIV Johan (and the Norwegian throne as Carl III Johan). A seminar was held at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, called ‘The Bernadotte Dynasty: 200 Years on the Swedish Throne’, that was attended by 300 guests, including King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. Other members of the Bernadotte … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Anniversary, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Count Bertil Bernadotte af Wisborg, Count Björn Bernadotte af Wisborg, Countess Bettina Bernadotte af Wisborg, Countess Jill Bernadotte af Wisborg, Countess Marianne Bernadotte af Wisborg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Dagmar von Arbin, House of Bernadotte, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Christina Mrs Magnuson, Princess Estelle of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Tord Magnuson | Leave a commentThe Cambridges Begin Scandinavia Tour in Sweden
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kicked off their tour of Scandinavia on Tuesday in Sweden, where they met with members of the Swedish Royal Family. First, William and Catherine – rugged up against the cold Swedish winter – attended a bandy hockey game in central Stockholm, learning about the sport from youngsters who play it. The royal pair were also given the opportunity to take three penalty shots on goal … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden, The United Kingdom | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Celebrities, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Museum, Official Visit, Prime Minister Löfven of Sweden, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Science, Sport, The Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of Cambridge | 1 CommentPrincess Victoria and Prince Daniel To Visit The Baltic States
Sweden’s Crown Princess Couple will be paying visits to the Baltic States this year, to mark each respective country’s centenary of independence. Their first visit will be to Lithuania on February 16, where Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel will attend official celebrations in Vilnius on the country’s National Day before meeting with President Dalia Grybauskaitė for a luncheon. The Princess and Prince will attend a reception at the Swedish Embassy with … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Anniversary, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Official Visit, President Grybauskaitė of Lithuania, Prince Daniel of Sweden | Leave a commentPrince Daniel Takes To The Ice During Opening Of New Multi-Sport Hall in Ockelbo
Ugglebo Arena, the new multi-sport hall in Ockelbo, was officially inaugurated on Thursday evening with a special exhibition ice hockey match between Ockelbo Hockey A-Team and Team Generation Pep, a team comprising of former ice hockey stars and Prince Daniel. Team Generation Pep – named after Prince Daniel’s initiative to “spread knowledge and engage both people and organisations in a joint effort to make it easier for children and young people to live … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, In-Laws, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Prince Oscar of Sweden, Princess Estelle of Sweden, Sport | Leave a commentPrincess Christina Awarded First Sophiahemmet University Honorary Doctorate
During the graduation ceremony of the Sophiahemmet at the Stockholm City Hall on Thursday, Princess Christina, Mrs Magnuson was awarded the Sophiahemmet University’s first honorary doctorate. She received the honour from the University’s principal, Johanna Adami, and the Sophiahemmet chairman, Lars Kihlström Burenstam Linder, in recognition for her long-standing commitment and dedication to the Sophiahemmet. The Princess was honorary chairperson of the Sophiahemmet from 1972, when she took over the role after … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Education, Frida Magnuson, Health, Oscar Magnuson, Patronage, Princess Christina Mrs Magnuson, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Tord Magnuson, Vicky Magnuson, Victor Magnuson | Leave a commentCarl Philip and Sofia Attend Swedish Sports Gala
On Monday evening, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia represented the Swedish Royal Family at the 2018 Swedish Sports Gala, held at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm. The couple – who walked the red carpet upon arrival – were in the audience as Sweden’s top athletes for 2017 were honoured for their work and achievements. Among the winners were the Tre Kronor, Sweden’s men’s national ice hockey team, who – after … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Awards, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Sport | Leave a commentFirst Royal Attendance Confirmed For PyeongChang 2018
The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will kick off on February 9th in PyeongChang, South Korea, and the first royal attendances have been confirmed. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of The Netherlands will be attending to cheer on Dutch athletes at the beginning of the Games: the King will attend from February 9th to February 13th, while Queen Máxima will only attend until February 11th. They will be present for the opening … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden, The Netherlands | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, China, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands, Olympic Games, President Xi of China, PyeongChang 2018, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Sport, Working Visit | Leave a commentBring It On: Prince Daniel Plays Table Tennis During Visit To STIGA Sports
Prince Daniel visited STIGA Sports in Eskilstuna on Friday, where he eagerly agreed to play a game of table tennis against a young boy. The Prince praised young David as a great player, saying that he may be “the next J-O”, referring to Swedish table tennis champion Jan-Ove Waldner. Daniel also tested some air hockey tables during his tour of the factory, which is the one of the largest producers of … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Children, Health, Patronage, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Sport | Leave a commentFlashback Friday: 1956 Opening of Swedish Parliament
January 12, 1956: The King of Sweden, Gustaf VI Adolf, is surrounded by members of his family ahead of the Opening of Parliament. Queen Louise, the King’s second wife; his daughter-in-law Princess Sibylla, Duchess of Västerbotten, and two of his granddaughters, Princess Margaretha and Princess Birgitta, are wearing formal Swedish court dress, which was the standard attire for the Opening of Parliament until 1974.
Posted in Germany, Historical Royals, Sweden, The United Kingdom | Tagged Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden, House of Battenberg, House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Louise Mountbatten, Princess Birgitta of Sweden, Princess Margaretha Mrs Ambler, Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha | 1 CommentSweden’s Prince Gabriel Christened at Drottningholm
The youngest member of the Bernadotte clan, Prince Gabriel, was christened today at the Royal Chapel at Drottningholm Palace by Archbishop Emeritus Anders Wejryd, who was assisted by the Chief Court Chaplain, Bishop Johan Dalman, and Pastor of the Royal Court Parish, Michael Bjerkhagen. Prince Gabriel arrived in the arms of his mother, Princess Sofia, alongside his father, Prince Carl Philip, and older brother Alexander. The infant’s godparents were announced yesterday as Princess Madeleine (paternal aunt), … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Christening, Order of the Seraphim, Prince Gabriel of Sweden | 1 CommentPrincess Victoria Presents Swedish Business Prize During Flying Visit to Leipzig
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria paid a flying visit to the German city of Leipzig on Thursday, where she attended a gala in the evening to present the Swedish Business Prize awarded by the Embassy of Sweden, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Germany, and Business Sweden. The event took place at the Kongresshalle am Zoo, and the awards of the evening went to Elanders GmbH in the ‘Large Companies’ category, Kinnarps GmbH in the … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Awards, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Germany, Working Visit | 1 CommentSwedes Host Representation Dinner at Royal Palace
On Thursday evening, the King and Queen of Sweden hosted the third representation dinner of the year at the Royal Palace of Stockholm, attended by around 150 guests from a cross-section of Swedish society. Also attending the dinner were Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia – who debuted a modified version of her wedding tiara, without the emerald spikes. Crown Princess Victoria was not present, as she is currently … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Queen Silvia of Sweden | 1 CommentCrown Princess Victoria Opens Children’s Hospital
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden attended the naming ceremony for a children’s hospital. The children’s hospital at Linköping University Hospital will be named as H.K.H Kronprinsessan Victorias barn- och ungdomssjukhus (H.R.H Crown Princess Victoria’s Children’s and Youth Hospital). The princess was dressed in a blue suit and a teddy nbear printed blouse by Camilla Thulin. She revealed the new name with Vidar (10) and Siri (7), two patients of the … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Children, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Health, Hospital | 1 CommentCrown Princess Victoria and Daughter Estelle Visit Askölaboratorium in Stockholm
On September 29, Princess Estelle and her mother Crown Princess Victoria visited the Askölaboratorium (“Ask Laboratory”) at the Baltic Sea Centre in Stockholm University. The aim of the trip was so that little Princess Estelle could learn about her surroundings by herself. Tina Elfwing, the director of the Baltic Sea Centre, said “It is very clear that Victoria talks about these questions with Estelle. It was noticed that it was not … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Environment, Princess Estelle of Sweden, Sustainability | 1 CommentFirst Official Photo of Newborn Prince Gabriel Released
The Swedish Royal Court published the first official photo of newborn Prince Gabriel on Tuesday, taken at Villa Solbacken by Prince Carl Philip as the five-day-old slept. Prince Gabriel is the second child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, and was born last Thursday. His name was announced yesterday, as was the Duchy King Carl XVI Gustaf bestowed upon him – Dalarna.
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Portraits, Prince Gabriel of Sweden | 1 CommentSweden’s Newest Prince Named Gabriel
During a special Council of State at the Royal Palace of Stockholm this morning, King Carl XVI Gustaf announced the name of his newest grandchild, the second son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, who was born on Thursday last week. The infant has been named Gabriel Carl Walther, and has been given the Duchy of Dalarna by the King. The choice of Dalarna is one with strong familial ties … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Birth, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Prince Gabriel of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden, Titles | Leave a commentCarl Philip and Sofia Take Their Little Prince Home
On Friday, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia returned to their home at Villa Solbacken with their newborn son, who was born on the morning of August 31. Prince Carl Philip had announced the gender of his and Princess Sofia’s second child during a press conference on Thursday afternoon, telling reporters the couple’s elder child Prince Alexander had a new little brother. The newborn weighed 3.4kg and was 49cm long. … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Birth, Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Princess Sofia of Sweden | Leave a commentPrincess Sofia Gives Birth To Second Child
The Marshal of the Realm in Sweden, Svante Lindqvist, has announced a short time ago that Princess Sofia, wife of Prince Carl Philip, was safely delivered of her second child this morning at the Danderyd Hospital. The newborn, whose gender will be revealed at a yet-to-come press conference with Prince Carl Philip, was born at 11:24am. Both Princess Sofia and the baby are doing well. The infant joins the couple’s son, … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Birth, Princess Sofia of Sweden | 4 CommentsPrincess Madeleine and Husband Chris O’Neill Expecting Third Child
Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland and her husband Christopher O’Neill are expecting their third child, due in March 2018. The impending birth was announced via Madeleine herself on Facebook, where she said “Chris and I are thrilled to announce that I am expecting. We look forward to four becoming five!” The couple already have two children: Princess Leonore, born in 2014, and Prince Nicolas, born in 2015. Madeleine and … Continue reading
Posted in Sweden | Tagged Christopher O'Neill, Pregnancy, Princess Madeleine of Sweden | 5 CommentsQueen Silvia Awarded The Bavarian Order of Merit
Sweden’s Queen Silvia was awarded with the Bavarian Order of Merit on Monday in a ceremony at the Prinz-Carl-Palais in Munich. The Order was presented by Bavaria’s Ministerpräsident Horst Seehofer, who decided to honour the Queen with the Order because of her “international social commitment and special connection to Bavaria”. Queen Silvia – who was joined at the ceremony by King Carl XVI Gustaf as well as Prince Leopold and Princess Ursula … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, Sweden | Tagged Bavaria, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Orders, Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Princess Ursula of Bavaria, Queen Silvia of Sweden | Leave a comment