Crown Princess Victoria, Current Events, Part 12


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Next week Victoria participates digitally on three days in the SeaBOS (Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship) working meeting.

On 8th June, World Ocean Day, Victoria participates in a digital seminar that draws attention to the UN's decade of marine research.
Världshavsdagen _ Göteborgs universitet
 
Victoria participated digitally in SeaBOS (Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship) working meeting today, and will participate during the next two days also.

SeaBOS tells at its website
"Another collaborative factor catalyzing progress has been the close engagement of HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden."
Science _ SeaBOS

Victoria's speech, she said among other things
"And now, I will ask you to work even harder. Because there are still so many problems that need to be solved: illegal fishing, labour abuse, endangered species, antibiotics, plastics, carbon emissions and more.
We need promises, but more than anything, we need concrete results.
I know I am asking you for a lot. And I appreciate how much that is being required from you.
But remember, you are not alone. You have the same scientists on your team that recently helped mobilize Nobel Laureates and political leaders. You are in good company. These scientists help you stay ahead, and with this head start, you will be able to deliver the results that the world needs."
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal vid arbetsmöte med SeaBOS, 17 maj 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus

Court website:
Representatives from the world's ten largest seafood companies, as well as experts and researchers in the field participate in the meeting.
The initiative SeaBOS aims to make the world's fishing take place in a more sustainable way. This meeting discusses issues such as IUU Fishing (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated), human rights, climate change, plastic in the oceans and antibiotic use. They plan also the next meeting in October.
Kronprinsessan i möte med SeaBOS - Sveriges Kungahus

From the big photo at court Facebook we can see, that also Karolin A. Johansson (the former Marshal of the Court and Head of HRH The Crown Princess's Household) participates in the meeting. She works as a strategic advisor at the Stockholm Resilience Centre on maritime and fisheries issues. Stockholm Resilience Centre is one of SeaBOS Scientific partners. When Karolin worked for the Royal Court, she attended with Victoria at the SeaBOS meetings.
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Svensk Damtidning points out, that Victoria said at her speech also:
After more than a year of this terrible pandemic, I think we are all longing for things to be a little more like they used to.
And yet, I think we know in our hearts that things won’t be the same, because we aren’t the same any more.
Those of us who make it through will always remember the pandemic:
How it made us reconsider some of our choices and priorities.
How it opened our eyes to our own vulnerability.
And how it made us see that in our connected world, even a small “bug” can threaten our very existence and way of life.
Victoria om pandemin_ ”Jag är inte samma person längre” _*Svensk Dam
 
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Victoria participated also yesterday and today digitally in SeaBOS (Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship) working meeting.
 
Victoria arriving to the annual meeting of the Friends of Nordiska Museet and Skansen at Skånska Gruvan at Skansen. The meeting was held digitally but Victoria was present at Skansen with the board of the association. Victoria has been a member and First Honorary Member of the association since 1997.
Kronprinsessan Victorias glammiga comeback – se bilderna! _*Svensk Dam

Victoria was welcomed by John Brattmyhr, CEO of Skansen, Sanne Houby-Nielsen, director of the Nordic Museum Foundation and Sten Tegnér, chairman of the Friends of Nordiska Museet and Skansen.
Kronprinsessan vid Nordiska museets och Skansens Vänners årssammankomst - Sveriges Kungahus

Video of Victoria arriving to the annual meeting, by SPA.
 
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Victoria arriving to the annual meeting of the Friends of Nordiska Museet and Skansen at Skånska Gruvan at Skansen. The meeting was held digitally but Victoria was present at Skansen with the board of the association. Victoria has been a member and First Honorary Member of the association since 1997.
Kronprinsessan Victorias glammiga comeback – se bilderna! _*Svensk Dam
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I'm happy to see her out and about again. Together with that UN event a few weeks ago this is her first physical engagement in months, isn't it? Not counting the church service the filmed some time ago.
 
Victoria has today had a digital meeting with Kristina Henschen, the secretary general of Radiohjälpen.
Crown Princess Victoria's Fund is part of Radiohjälpen, one of its fundraising campaigns.
Radiohjälpen is a self-governing foundation within the Swedish public service broadcasting group - the Swedish Public Service Television Company (SVT), the Swedish Radio (SR) and the Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company (UR).
 
Next Tuesday, 8th June, Victoria has three work events.

She participates digitally in the conference "We all make a difference!", and gives a speech at the opening of the conference.
Virtual Conference on Education, Culture and Youth as Drivers for Sustainable Development
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She participates digitally in the seminar to mark UN Decade for Marine Research, on the occasion of World Ocean Day, and gives a greeting.
Världshavsdagen - Formas

She participates digitally in UNDP Oceans Innovation Challenge, on the occasion of World Ocean Day, and gives a speech.
World Oceans Day 2021 Celebration_ A Conversation with the UNDP 2020 Ocean Innovators _ The Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) - UNDP
 
Victoria attended the digital celebration of Gothenburg's 400th anniversary this afternoon. It was planned that Victoria and Daniel would be present in Gothenburg, but due to the pandemic it could not be done. And then the court announced in their calendar that Victoria and Daniel would attend the digital celebration, but now the court writes at its website, that only Victoria attended. Gothenburg, the second city of the kingdom was founded by King Gustav II Adolf in 1621. Victoria's speech was recorded at Logården at the Royal Palace.
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The Crown Princess celebrated Gothenburg's 400th anniversary
The Crown Princess, the Duchess of Västergötland, attended the digital celebration of the 400th anniversary of Gothenburg.
Kronprinsessan firade 400-årsjubilerande Göteborg - Sveriges Kungahus

Victoria's speech, she said among other things
"Prince Daniel and I have many fond memories of your city, and we were really looking forward to visiting you today. But when that was not possible, I'm still happy to send this greeting, here from Logården at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Right behind me, by the way, is Skeppsbrokajen, which is the starting point for the classic cruise ships on the Göta Canal. A living historical link between our two cities."
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans hälsning till högtidlighållande av Göteborgs 400-årsjubileum, fredagen den 4 juni 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus
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- We are very happy that the Crown Princess can be with us and celebrate Gothenburg's 400th anniversary, even if it is on link. The Crown Princess is most welcome at other times, says Peter Grönberg, CEO of the celebration organizer Göteborg & Co.
A month ago, the message from the organizers was that Victoria would come to Gothenburg with Daniel, to keep her speech there during the official and digital anniversary ceremony. But that didn't happen.
- The court has told us that the royals don't make any trips at all in June, we assume that it is due to the pandemic, says press officer Charlott Holmåker from Göteborg & Co.
Fina kärleksminnet när Victoria firade Göteborg! _*Svensk Dam

Margareta Thorgren said to Göteborgs-Posten, that Victoria and Daniel didn't go to Gothenburg, they don't want to cause a crowd at this time. They and the court know that it often happens when representatives from the royal family attend events, so then they want to take the safe before the unsafe.
Kronprinsessans budskap till Göteborg på 400-årsdagen _ GP

"Dear Gothenburgers - you are known for being proud of your city and rightly so".
Kronprinsessan Victorias hyllning – till göteborgarna - P4 Göteborg _ Sveriges Radio
 
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Victoria had today three digital work events, some speeches were pre-recorded.

1. She spoke at "We all make difference" conference. A virtual conference on Education, Culture and Youth as Drivers for Sustainable Development.
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2. She spoke at a seminar to mark UN Decade for Marine Research, on occasion for the World Ocean Day.
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Victoria's speech, she said among other things
"Today is World Ocean Day. A day that is important for all of us, no matter where in the world we live. And it is important not only for us humans, but for all the species of the earth. Without sea - no life.
Still, the oceans are under threat. Of climate change and acidification, of warming and pollution, of overfishing and reduced biodiversity.
At an alarming rate, we are approaching a point where the damage to marine life is irreversible. From that point there is no way back. And the only species that can reverse evolution - that must do so - is us."
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal vid seminarium om den svenska agendan för FN_s årtionde för havsforskning, Världshavsdagen, den 8 juni 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus
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3. And she spoke at UNDP Oceans Innovative Challenge on World Ocean Day.
https://twitter.com/UNDP_Sweden/status/1402231998220013569

Victoria's speech, she said among other things:
"Like many of you, I have been lucky to spend much of my life by – and sometimes on – the sea. Some of my fondest memories are from there; from fishing with my father in a small rowboat on the Baltic Sea, to watching my own children play in the water on summer days.
And I am sure that just like me, Crown Prince Haakon will never forget when we travelled together to Svalbard – also in company with Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark – in order to deepen our knowledge about the alarming effects of climate change."
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans inledningsord vid UNDP_s Ocean Innovation Challenge med anledning av Världshavsdagen, 8 juni 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus

Photo at court Facebook
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The royal court about the second and third events:
The Crown Princess drew attention to World Ocean Day by participating in a webinar on the UN Decade for Marine Research and at the UNDP's Oceans Innovation Challenge.
Kronprinsessan uppmärksammar Världshavsdagen - Sveriges Kungahus
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The royal court about Victoria's speech at "Jokainen vaikuttaa! / Alla påverkar! / We all make difference!" conference.

On Tuesday, June 8, Victoria participated with a greeting at the digital conference "Alla påverkar!". In 2021, Finland chairs the Nordic Council of Ministers, and in co-operation with Åland, the Nordic Council of Ministers organize the Virtual conference on education, culture and young people as drivers of sustainable development", which takes place 8-9 June.
Kronprinsessan vid konferensen Alla påverkar! - Sveriges Kungahus
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Victoria's speech, she said among other things
"Like many other Swedes, I feel a strong community with our Finnish neighbors. The friendship between our two countries is in turn part of a larger Nordic community, with strong historical roots.
We are used to close contacts and travel. By collaborating, helping each other and learning from each other.
In parts of our countries, where people commute to work on a daily basis, the border is usually something quite theoretical: only in times of war and unrest do we become aware that it is there."
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans inledande hälsning vid den virtuella konferensen ”Alla Påverkar! Jokainen vaikuttaa! Virtuell konferens om utbildning, kultur och unga som drivkrafter för hållbar utveckling”, den 8 juni 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus
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Right after Victoria had participated at Gothenburg's 400 anniversary celebration with a pre-recorded speech, columnist Johan Wanloo criticized in GP Göteborgs-Posten newspaper Victoria not arriving to Gothenburg to give her speech.

Margareta Thorgren, the director of the Information Department of the Royal Court, writes an answer to Johan Wanloo at today's GP:
Columnist Johan Wanloo expressed his big disappointment that the Crown Princess has chosen not to attend physically but has given her speech, which he writes, "digitally from her home Haga Palace".
Thorgren tells that the court received two invitations from the City of Gothenburg, one to a smaller celebration on June 4, 2021 and another to 2023. The King thinks that of course Gothenburg's 400th anniversary should be celebrated. That the King should participate in the same anniversary twice, however, is not customary. That's why the King and Queen chose to agree to attend the big celebration in 2023, while Victoria and Daniel agreed to this year's celebration.
Thorgren writes that we are still in a pandemic: The royal family remains restrictive with travel. Our experience is that during royal visits, crowds arise, which is inappropriate with regard to the risk of infection. Out of respect for the serious situation, they therefore chose to take the safe before the unsafe and recommend the Crown Princess to participate digitally. A decision that I believe and hope that most people understand. It is therefore unfortunate if what is an expression of care is instead interpreted as nonchalance. This is simply not true. The royal family is Sweden's royal family and cares for the whole country.
Thorgren tells that the King plans to visit Gothenburg in September to inaugurate the Hisingsbron. In October, the King and Queen plan to christen a research ship, reopen the children's hospital and inaugurate a new organ in Gothenburg Concert Hall.
Thorgren mentions also that Victoria's greeting was not recorded at Haga Palace as Wanloo writes, but - as can be seen in the speech - at Logården by the Royal Palace. A place chosen especially for the proximity to Skeppsbrokajen where the classic Göta canal boats, which connect the kingdom's two largest cities, dock.
Kungafamiljen bryr sig visst om Göteborg _ GP
 
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Victoria had today a meeting with Act Church of Sweden.
The Church of Sweden's international work is part of the ACT (Action by Churches Together) alliance, which consists of over 150 churches and faith-based aid organizations around the world.
Victoria got information about Act Church of Sweden's activities with a focus on, among other things, humanitarian disaster relief work and long-term aid work with projects in agricultural development, gender equality and peacekeeping work.
Victoria has been the patron of the Church of Sweden's international work since 2008.
Kronprinsessan i videomöte med Act Svenska kyrkan - Sveriges Kungahus

- The Crown Princess showed great interest and asked many questions, not least about how we work with gender equality, says Erik Lysén, head of the Act Church of Sweden.
Act The Church of Sweden is grateful for the Crown Princess's interest and commitment to all people's right to a dignified life.
Kronprinsessan Victoria – Act Svenska kyrkans beskyddare - Act Svenska kyrkan
 
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Victoria had today a meeting at Haga Palace with representatives of UNDP:
Ulrika Modéer, the director of Bureau of External Relations & Advocacy
Caroline Åberg, UNDP Representative in Sweden
Victoria received information about the global situation regarding the covid-19 pandemic, how the pandemic affects global development and the challenges that exist in achieving the global sustainability goals.
The meeting ended with an update to the brief Ulrika Modéer gave to Victoria and Daniel in August 2020
Kronprinsessan i möte med UNDP - Sveriges Kungahus

Photo at court Facebook by Sara Friberg/the Royal Court.
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Yesterday Victoria had a digital meeting with Börje Ljunggren from The Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
 
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At Victoria's calendar is on Friday 25th June, on Midsummer Eve:
Digital participation in the Opening Plenary of the 5th UN Special Thematic Session on Water and Disaster
But Victoria doesn't have to work on Midsummer Eve, her speech is pre-recorded.
- The Crown Princess does not participate directly. The speech is pre-recorded, says information officer Johan Tegel at the court's information department.
Hovet om Victorias jobbuppdrag på midsommarafton _*Svensk Dam

In addition to Victoria, among the confirmed speakers at the event are also
His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan
https://www.wateranddisaster.org/cm...ads/2021/06/Invitation-flyer_06172021_CET.pdf
 
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Victoria visited Gripsholm Castle and Hjorthagen (Gripsholm Deer Field) with Rio last week:

At Facebook and Instagram of the Royal Palaces:
Last week, the Crown Princess visited Gripsholm Castle with gardens and Hjorthagen (Gripsholm Deer Field) to get an insight into the ongoing activities.
Getting through the Castle halls on Gripsholm is a journey through history and the sights are many - the Vasa Kings' renaissance rooms, Gustav III's well-preserved 18th century Theater and the National Portrait Gallery are just a few examples. Next to the Castle is the orangery with plantations and herb garden, after which the nature reserve expands with Hjorthagen's unique flora and fauna. Gripsholms Hjorthage is a sixty hectare reserve with about a hundred fallow deer in unique oak pastures. The deer were moved here in the 1890s from Hjorthagen on Norra Djurgården, which would then begin to be built on. Today you can study up close large herds of deer roaming in their enclosure.
Gripsholm Castle is open daily until September. Hjorthagen is open all year round.
Photos by Sara Friberg/The Royal Court
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Video at Youtube of The Royal Palaces
Lovely video, and it would be great to see that National Portrait Gallery on the spot.

More information about Gripsholm Castle here:
Gripsholm Castle - Kungliga slotten

Victoria's pre-recorded speech was just shown at the Opening Plenary of the Fifth United Nations Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters “Building Back Better towards More Resilient and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World”. I watched the event live.
The Session is the highest-level event globally around this issue where representatives of the member states and diverse stakeholders share the recognition and understanding that addressing the issue of “water and disasters” is a critical element of achieving sustainable development. The Session will focus on sharing experience and promoting actions to realize more sustainable, resilient and climate adaptive post-COVID-19 world based on the lessons learned from the Pandemic. It will also provide a concrete step towards acceleration of SDGs and other globally agreed agendas to be back on track under and post-COVID-19 by providing with useful lessons, innovative ideas, and common understandings.
Call for your participation_ 5th UN Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters on June 25th, 2021 _ High-Level Experts and Leaders Panel on Water and Disasters
https://www.wateranddisaster.org/cm...ads/2021/06/Invitation-flyer_06172021_CET.pdf

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On Friday 25 June Victoria spoke in connection with the opening ceremony of the United Nations' fifth thematic session on water-related disasters.
The UN thematic sessions on water-related disasters (STSWD) have been held every two years since 2013. This year's meeting was digital and the Victoria was one of the invited keynote speakers.
She said in her speech among other things:
"Almost three out of four natural disasters are water-related, like floods and drought. So the topic to be discussed today is, literally, a matter of life and death.
Disaster risk must not only be reduced; in order to cope with the growing number of climate-related disasters, we need to improve our ability to anticipate risk and take anticipatory action."
Kronprinsessan talade vid FN-möte om vattenrelaterade katastrofer - Sveriges Kungahus

Photo at court Facebook by Sara Friberg/The Royal Court.
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The speech
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal vid UN Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters, 25 juni 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus

The speech at court Youtube channel
 
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About The Crown Princess Victoria's Fund at the website and Instagram of Radiohjälpen, Victoria has met a girl who has been at a camp The Crown Princess Victoria's Fund supports.

"Before the camp, I thought no one really liked me. I did not like myself. Then I noticed at camp that these people really like me, and they accept me for who I am. ”
So says Sara, one of the participants in the activities that Radiohjälpen supports where the Crown Princess is the patron. The Crown Princess, who has met both Sara and youth leader Johanna, comments on this year's focus on mental health:
"Many people are suffering from mental illness today, and the pandemic has not improved. It is very important that we talk about these issues, and work with them ".
At this year's Victoria Concert, you can contribute to the important work!
On July 14, we celebrate the Crown Princess' birthday through the traditional concert that broadcast on SVT. There are several ways to get involved and support children and young people with disabilities or chronic illness. This year, we pay special attention to the mental health of children and young people.
https://gramho.com/media/2611167314068844321
Det viktiga arbetet för barn och unga fortsätter Radiohjälpen

We can see a short video of the meeting and the camp at the website of Radiohjälpen, Victoria met the girls at The Turkish Kiosk in Haga Park
Radiohjälpen

I think we will see the clip of this meeting at the Victoria Concert, as in previous years.
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Short video clip of this at Facebook of Radiohjälpen, Victoria meeting the girls and speaking:
For many years, the "Våga va dig själv!!!" ("Dare to be yourself !!!") association has arranged summer camps for young people, to help them build a sense of self and dare to be themselves. More and more children and young people in Sweden are living with mental illness, and the pandemic has worsened the situation even more.
Through funds from the Crown Princess Victoria's Fund, Radiohjälpen has been able to support the association's camp activities. Join and meet some participants who tell what the camps have meant to them and how they themselves want to give back, to strengthen others.
Radiohjälpen Facebook
 
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Victoria sends her greeting to Swedish Team at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, with Estelle and Oscar at the park of Haga Palace. Victoria is a member of the International Paralympic Committee's Honorary Board. Photo by Sara Friberg/The Royal Court.
"Today the Summer Paralympic Games in Japan begin and I want to send my warmest wishes for success to the entire Swedish team.
When you now start the hunt for your medals, you should know that we are many here at home who cheer on you and feel proud that you represent our country.
Go Sweden!"
- Victoria
Photo at court Facebook
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At court Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CS80bkkqLsH/

Court website
The Crown Princess' greeting to the participants in the Paralympics
Kronprinsessans hälsning till deltagarna i Paralympics - Sveriges Kungahus

HQ photo at court press room
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Victorias nya bild från Haga med Oscar och Estelle! _*Svensk Dam

Also swedish gold medalists from Tokyo Olympic Games, Armand Duplantis, Malin Baryard-Johnsson and Josefin Olsson sent their best wishes to the Paralympic Team Sweden
https://www.instagram.com/p/CS7K1DzH9JI/

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Victoria visited Ålö and Utö in the Stockholm Archipelago today with her dog Rio. She met with Thomas Hjelm from Initiativ Utö and visited the wetlands the initiative has created. Victoria also picked potatoes at the Sodra Fladens Wetland which the Uto initiative has created.
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Photos by SPA, which writes at its Facebook
"Crown Princess wanted to visit Initiative Utö, which aims to prevent negative environmental impact, restore environments, improve conditions for animals and humans and establish new measures that benefit the environment. On Ålö, the Crown Princess received information about Initiative Utö and then we visited the wetlands of South Flanders."
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Great to see Rio at this trip, from the photos we see also that the Head of Victoria's Household, Lena Bartholdson, was with Victoria.

Initiative Utö wants to prevent negative environmental impact, restore environments, improve conditions for animals and humans and establish new measures that benefit the environment and exercise.
Initiativ Utö _ Vi hjälper miljön runt Utö_Ålö

Victoria's visit to Stockholm Archipelago yesterday was filmed to TV4's annual program of the Royal Family. The host of the program, Rania Shemoun Olsson, posted photos to her Instagram and writes:
"Out on Utö with the Crown Princess today. And the best, apart from the four-legged royal family member Rio and the driving spirits' work for the environment, the fishermen and the Baltic Sea, were the giant yellow zucchinis we brought home. No dinner anxiety today, in other words - there will be a party for oil-fried zucchinis with salt, pepper and maybe a little chili. Recipes for the vegetable were also gratefully received. Maybe it will be the same dish at Haga tonight."
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Victoria had a full day in the Stockholm archipelago, together with her new workmate, dog Rio.
The first stop was Ålö and Båtshaket. The assignment focused on Victoria's heart question water, she wanted to know more about how the gang from Initiativ Utö worked to create and secure the unique aquatic environment in Södra Fladen's wetland.
Victoria was greeted with morning coffee on the pier (in Victoria's case always tea). The sun was shining and the sea was almost shiny and Rio hung on, with wet paws and a very happy tail.
Victoria was pleased with her day in the archipelago, thanked and said that this was so nice. She said it was wonderful to come here and listen to the work the people do. It is impressive that they are constantly exploring new areas and learning and also daring to try, Victoria said at Gruvbryggan on Utö a few hours later. She went to the boat with self-picked potatoes in her bag. The dinner at Haga was saved.
Victoria i Stockholms skärgård – med hunden Rio _*Svensk Dam

Victoria på Utö med familjens hund Rio - se fina bilder! - GALA magasin

Photos by Stella Pictures
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The court put finally today an article about Victoria's visit to the archipelago to its website.

The last Thursday in August is the Baltic Sea Day. Due to this, Victoria visited Initiative Utö to get information about the work the initiative does and to highlight the importance of protecting the Baltic Sea. She visited Utö and met representatives from Initiativ Utö and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences SLU.
Victoria landed on Ålö and was welcomed by the initiators of Initiative Utö Robert Cederlund and Thomas Hjelm.
At Båtshaket, she received information about Initiative Utö - history, purpose and goals as well as the efforts that the initiative makes.
After the initial conversation on Ålö, Victoria visited the wetlands of Southern Flanders. She was also given a tour of arable land prepared by the wetland where the local restaurants grow their vegetables.
Kronprinsessan besökte Utö - Sveriges Kungahus
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Photos at court Facebook by Pelle T Nilsson/SPA and Christine Olsson/TT.
https://www.facebook.com/Kungahuset/photos/a.154267631298824/4545897235469153
https://www.facebook.com/Kungahuset/photos/a.154267631298824/4545897235469153
https://www.facebook.com/Kungahuset/photos/a.154267631298824/4545897665469110

Short video, Rio is a cutie and having a GPS dog tracker.
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Welcome to the award ceremony on Friday 27 August, where Raoul Wallenberg Academy will award prizes in four categories. In addition to the annual Raoul Wallenberg Prize and the Young Courage Youth Prize, the organization also awards an Honorary Prize in connection with its 20th anniversary. For the first time, the newly established International Youth Courage Award will also be presented in collaboration with the Swedish Institute.
Crown Princess Victoria and Minister for Gender Equality and Housing Märta Stenevi participate in the ceremony.
Pressinbjudan_ Raoul Wallenberg Academys Prisceremoni 27_8 - Raoul Wallenberg Academy

Swedish Press Agency SPA published this evening a video of Victoria and Rio at the archipelago on Tuesday. Rio is the Star of this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NXl5H5eecw
Kronprinsessan Victorias härliga dag med vovven Rio - Allt om kungligt
 
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Today is the Raoul Wallenberg day.
Victoria attends right now at the delivery of the Raoul Wallenberg Prizes. She just spoke before the Young Courage Prizes were delivered:
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Gallery, Victoria was welcomed to the event by Michael Wernstedt, a member of the Board of Raoul Wallenberg Academy. Michael Wernstedt is grandson of Nina Lagergren, half-sister of Raoul Wallenberg, she was one of the founders of Raoul Wallenberg Academy.
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Raoul Wallenberg Prize - Tobias Rawet
After the decision to retire early and spend the rest of his life telling about his experiences from the Holocaust, Tobias Rawet has now traveled around Sweden for almost 25 years. This year's Raoul Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Tobias Rawet from the Association of Holocaust Survivors for his tireless work in sharing his testimony.
Raoul Wallenbergpriset - Raoul Wallenberg Academy

Honorary Prize - Ahmed Abdirahman (a very good friend of Tord Magnuson and princess Christina)
Raoul Wallenberg Academy turns 20 and therefore awards an honorary prize in memory of Nina Lagergren, one of the organization's founders. Ahmed Abdirahman, who started Järva Week, is the 2021 Honorary Prize winner. The entrepreneur and the driving spirit who constantly shows how to concretely work for societal change. Through his work as founder and CEO of The Global Village Foundation and the meeting place Järvaveckan, he mobilizes citizens who are both close and far from politics, to participation and equip democracy for the future.
Hederspriset - Raoul Wallenberg Academy

Ungt Kurage + Young Courage Award winners
Every year, Raoul Wallenberg Academy awards the Young Courage award to young people aged 13 to 20 who have made a difference in their everyday lives.
Här är vinnarna av Ungt Kurage och Young Courage Award 2021 - Raoul Wallenberg Academy

Raoul Wallenberg - Sweden.se

Nina Lagergren (1921-2019), the half-sister of Raoul Wallenberg, was close to the royal family. She was married to Gunnar Lagergren, the former Marshal of the Realm. As the wife and widow of Gunnar Lagergren, she was invited to the festive events at the court, to Victoria's 40th birthday celebration and King Carl Gustaf's 40 years jubilee.
Victoria and Nina Lagergren
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The court tells at the article at its website that in conclusion Victoria, Minister Stenevi, Tobias Rawet and Ahmed Abdirahman had the opportunity to talk to the winners of Young Courage.
Kronprinsessan uppmärksammade Raoul Wallenbergs dag - Sveriges Kungahus

Photos at court Facebook by Pelle T Nilsson/SPA
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Victoria said at her speech among other things:
Today, we celebrate the memory of a great man and his work. By acting against injustice and for human rights, Raoul Wallenberg earned his place in history. But the values he stood for – humanity and civil courage – are more than history: they are indeed highly relevant today.Today, we celebrate the memory of a great man and his work. By acting against injustice and for human rights, Raoul Wallenberg earned his place in history. But the values he stood for – humanity and civil courage – are more than history: they are indeed highly relevant today.(...)
Nina Lagergren – who was a dear friend of my family – lived a long and full life, passing away two years ago at the age of 98. If she had been alive, she would have turned 100 this year.
H.K.H. Kronprinsessans tal vid Raoul Wallenbergs dag, 27 augusti 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus

Victoria på nattklubb – se bilderna från Wallmans salonger! _*Svensk Dam

And still some photos from SPA, they are great, as always.
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Video of Victoria's speech yesterday delivery of the Raoul Wallenberg Prizes, it starts at 32.50.
 
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Crown Princess Victoria sent a greeting for the opening of the Parliament of the Swedes Abroad today, August 31:

Throughout history, millions of Swedes have set out to seek happiness abroad. Many have later returned home, with new knowledge, experiences and contacts in their luggage. In that way, we have built our country's prosperity - and still do today
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** kungahuset: Kronprinsessan talade vid Utlandssvenskarnas parlament **

 
Victoria speaking at the Parliament of Swedes Worldwide, the speech was pre-recorded.
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Svenskar i Världen/Swedes Worldwide is an independent, non-profit organization that, since 1938, works to benefit Swedes abroad by monitoring, informing and influencing their interests and concerns. We have a unique role as the representative of more than 660 000 Swedes who work, study or for other reasons live abroad, as well as the hundreds of thousands who have lived or will live abroad.
Svenskar i Världen - Swedes Worldwide

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Later today Victoria visited Sustainable Fashion Hub, an event at Stockholm Fashion Week.
Short video of Victoria arriving:
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Gtres news gallery

During the visit Victoria got to take part in the fashion industry's work with sustainability issues. She met young female fashion entrepreneurs from four different fashion companies who presented their respective business models, all of which focus on sustainability and a closed cycle.
It’s Re:leased
The company offers subscriptions to rent garments from various brands on a monthly basis.
Arkivet
The company offers customers to submit clothes, shoes and accessories for sale and then, after sales, use the commission to buy "new" clothes in the store.
Rerobe
The company sells exclusive second hand and vintage online.
Gemme collective
The company offers rental of new, contemporary fashion garments from brands.
Kronprinsessan besökte Sustainable Fashion Hub - Sveriges Kungahus

Victoria på Stockholm Fashion Week – se looken här! _*Svensk Dam
 
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Victoria arrived to the inauguration of Sametinget's (Sami Parliament) eighth term in Lycksele. Victoria is wearing her kolt.
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Kronprinsessan Victorias känslofyllda morgon _*Svensk Dam

Instagram of The Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén
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Video of the guests of honour arriving
Här kommer hedersgästerna till Sametingets öppnande - Sameradion & SVT Sápmi _ Sveriges Radio

The court changed yesterday evening to its calendar that Victoria attends the events in Västerbotten County today and tomorrow alone, it was first planned that both Victoria and Daniel should go.

In the afternoon Victoria visited the old cemetery at Gammplatsen and met Sami antiquarian Mikael Jakobsson, Lycksele Sami association's 'elder woman' Gunel Rönér Douhan, and Johan Sandberg McGuinne, teacher in Ume Sami, author, artist, yoikare. She was also told about the Sami association's encyclopedia about the history of the Sami in the area. Remains of 25 people were reburied here on August 9, 2019 after 70 years at the museum.
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After that Victoria visited Skogsmuseet (The Forest Museum), where she saw a display of the Sami department including Birger Nordin's unique handicraft collection with over 2000 objects, Hatta's reindeer sculptures, a knife wheel with 100 knives and a stand with silver objects.
"The Crown Princess: Sami culture enriches our country"
Kronprinsessan_ Samisk kultur berikar vårt land

Photos from Facebook of the County Administrative Board of Västerbotten:
Victoria gets a gift, visit to the old cemetery and meeting Lycksele Sami association's 'elder woman' Gunel Rönér Douhan
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Photos from Facebook of Lycksele Municipality, from the old cemetery and Forest Museum
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Photos from archbishop Antje Jackelén's Twitter
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Court website
The Sami Parliament is a state authority with special responsibility for language, culture and reindeer husbandry. The elected parliament consists of 31 members who meet in plenary three times a year.
After lunch, Victoria, the Minister and the Governor had the opportunity to talk to the seven parties who told about their policies and their most important issues.
Kronprinsessan vid Sametingets öppnande - Sveriges Kungahus
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Photos at court Facebook by Pelle T Nilsson/SPA
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Swedish Press Agency SPA's video of Victoria's day in Lycksele on 1st September: At Sametinget, visit to the old cemetery and the Forestry Museum
 
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Helene Hellmark Knutsson, the governor of Västerbotten County, hosted a dinner for Victoria at the restaurant Tonka in Umeå yesterday evening. Victoria is staying at the governor's residence.
Kronprinsessan Victoria i nattvimlet – utan prins Daniel _*Svensk Dam

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Victoria and governor Helene Hellmark Knutsson
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Today Victoria visits Umeå and Skellefteå in Västerbotten County to get information how the county has dealt with the pandemic.
In Umeå Victoria visits the City Mission, meets representatives of infection control at the Västerbotten Region and students at Maja Beskowskolan and has a dialogue with restaurateurs. In Skellefteå, the pandemic's impact on cultural practitioners and companies is in focus. In the afternoon Victoria visits Kulturhuset Sara and Northvolt.

Victoria has started her day in Umeå and Skellefteå. At Maja Beskow School she has a strong focus on how the students she meets have had it during the pandemic.
Prins Daniel sjuk – Victoria ensam på viktiga uppdraget _*Svensk Dam

Pelle T Nilsson at Swedish Press Agency SPA's social media
"I made a promise to @ella.fredrikss0n and @nathalie.hamberg at Maja Beskow school to put this pic on our insta! Tanx for the support girls!"
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The student about the Crown Princess's visit: "I will be star-struck"
Eleven om kronprinsessans besök_ ”Jag blir starstruck”

Noah Grönberg talked tennis with the Crown Princess: "Terribly nice"
Noah Grönberg snackade tennis med kronprinsessan_ _Hemskt trevlig_

Victoria was interviewed
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Leaving Sara Kulturhus
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Umeå
At Umeå City Mission director Johan Tovetjärn showed the city mission's premises. Johan Tovetjärn, infection control doctors Stephan Stenmark and Gunilla Persson, district nurse Lena Rehnman and medical director Maria Marklund told about the pandemic and its effects on the city mission's activities.
At Maja Beskow School students Agnes Edeljung, Noah Grönberg and Ellinor Hannerfors told about their experiences of what it was like to go to upper secondary school during the pandemic and how it has affected them. Victoria made also a tour at the school.
Skellefteå
On the way from Umeå to Skellefteå, Victoria received information about the pandemic work in the county from infection control doctor Stephan Stenmark and Susanne Lantz from the County Administrative Board.
In Skellefteå, Victoria had lunch in restaurant Mandeln in Sara Kulturhus, the Sami dish gurpi was served. Then Victoria was given a guided tour of Sara Kulturhus. In one of the halls, Fransesca Quartey, CEO of Västerbotten Theater, quoted "Berget vi bestiger" by Amanda Gorman. She then talked about how the pandemic affected the theater. Also a short piece was presented on how "När prinsen kom till byn", which is a free interpretation of Torgny Lindgren's play "I brokiga blads vatten". The storytelling performance is about when Prince Eugene visited Norsjö and met the artist Herman Andersson, Brokiga Blad.
Victoria ended the visit at Northvolt, where CEO Peter Carlsson told about how the company handled the pandemic and the work of completing the battery factory.
Kronprinsessan besökte Västerbottens län - Sveriges Kungahus
 
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