Victoria and Daniel attend today the 400th anniversary celebration of Alingsås, in their duchy Västergötland.
Program
Approx. 12.00 The Crown Princess couple arrives at the Kom Loss Fair in Nolhagahallen.
Approx. 13.05 Crown Princess couple plants a tree in Nolhaga park.
Lunch
Approx. 15.00 The Crown Princess couple will visit the new Järtas park and look at the various historical buildings in miniature.
Approx. 15:15 The Crown Princess couple walk along Kungsgatan from Järtas park to Stora Torget.
At 16.00-17.30 Royal afternoon concert at Stora torget. Crown Princess Victoria gives a speech at' 16.19.
www.alingsas400.se – Program
The Crown Princess Couple celebrates the 400th anniversary
- Our hope is that it will be an unforgettable memory for both the princess, the prince and the residents of Alingsås, says project manager Birgitta Westergren Lenken.
One year ago the invitation was sent out. After many conversations with the court, the Municipality of Alingås finally got its sign last week.
- We in the political steering group and the project group are very happy, says Birgitta Westergren Lenken.
The Crown Princess couple arrives by train at lunchtime on September 21 and the visit ends at about 18.00.
- So they have time to participate in many of the festivities.
The visit begins at the Kom Loss fair in Nolhagahallen. Next, Victoria and Daniel visit park to plant a tree next to the tree that King Carl Gustaf planted 25 years ago at Alingsås 375th anniversary.
- It feels very nice, it will be a joy in the future and for the residents of Alingsås, says Birgitta Westergren Lenken.
The next item on the program is a grand anniversary lunch at the Grand Hotel with specially invited guests. Among other things, representatives from the youth council will talk about the future.
- We have found out that the Crown Princess is curious and that she wants to know a lot about our city and our history. So we should try to convey that in a good way. During lunch, AM Alströmer will give a small historical talk about Alingsås history, as a descendant of Alströmer.
During the afternoon, there will also be the opportunity for the residents of Alingsås to meet Victoria and Daniel as they walk to Stora Torget after opening the new Järtas park.
- They will walk along Kungsgatan and then there are opportunities to both pay tribute and greet. And I hope I will be festive for both the residents of Alingsås and for them, says Birgitta Westergren Lenken.
The visit ends with the anniversary concert at Stora torget where the Crown Princess holds an anniversary speech at 16.19.
What does the royal visit mean for Alingsås?
- We hope it will please the residents of Alingsås and I would even like to say that it puts Alingås on the map, and not just now but for the future.
Kronprinsessparet firar 400-årsjubileet - Alingsåskuriren
Victoria and Daniel are now going to Alingsås by train
"Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are in the same Class 1 wagon that I am on my way to Gothenburg !!!!!!!"
"Together with Säpo. Three rows of chairs in front of me. Can look straight into Daniel's eyes"
"That was half the price of first class today. Still proud that the royal house does not use private plane"
"Victoria drinks her coffee black"