State Visit from Turkey to Sweden: March 11-13, 2013


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It looks like the Turkish President is wearing a Swedish honor.
 
As far as mourning clothes go, I have to say that I loved Madeleine's entire ensemble -- dress and hat. I wish I could say that same for Victoria.

I'm also not a fan of Victoria's demure considering the circumstances, but still blah, tiara at the dinner.

Did Madeleine not attend the dinner?
 
Victoria's choice of jewellery for both the welcoming ceremony and the gala is very poignant, not to mention a lovely tribute to both Lilian and Bertil.
 
Victoria's choice of jewellery for both the welcoming ceremony and the gala is very poignant, not to mention a lovely tribute to both Lilian and Bertil.

I know that she wore a pin that Lilian and Bertil gave her at the welcoming ceremony. What did she wear at the gala that was poignant?
 
I wonder why Madeleine didn't attend the dinner? Or maybe she was late and so no pictures?
 
I know that she wore a pin that Lilian and Bertil gave her at the welcoming ceremony. What did she wear at the gala that was poignant?
I was referring to the brooch Victoria wore both to the welcoming ceremony and the gala.
The smaller Cut Steel Tiara, a very understated piece, is also a proper jewel at this time.
 
As w/everyone else, you can tell the Family is doing their duty through a very understandable difficult emotional time. I also could tell they were all tired and w/red rimmed eyes. Considering how their Aunt lived her life, they could give her no greater tribute than doing their duty and going on w/the State Visit as planned.

I really love what Victoria wore for the Dinner tonight. Then again, that overall look/bolero jacket, is a personal favourite of mine so... I only hope the Crown Princess wears it again sometime for a happier occasion, as it looks incredible on her.

While I know many despise the smaller Cut Steel Tiara, it really is the proper choice for Victoria to wear for a State Dinner being held during a period of time when the Swedish Royal Family is in Mourning. IMO, the other choice that also would have worked was the Amethyst Tiara, as the dark purple/purple is also considered a colour of Mourning.

Regardless, it is a lovely tribute Victoria made by wearing the brooch her Aunt gave her for both occasions today and I'm betting she'll be wearing it for the rest of the week up to and including the Funeral.

Considering how close they all were to Lilian and what a rough night it had to be for all of them, AFAIC the outfits from today looked just fine for all of them. I'm sure it was the last thing on their minds this morning and they were having a tough time just keeping things together for that Greeting Reception and Formal Photos w/the Turkish President and his wife.

Does anyone know the Order/Medal the King was wearing? As the President was wearing the Order of the Serephim, I'm guessing there was an exchange of Orders as gifts from one head of state to another, but as I'm also not sure....Anyone know?
 
Does anyone know the Order/Medal the King was wearing? As the President was wearing the Order of the Serephim, I'm guessing there was an exchange of Orders as gifts from one head of state to another, but as I'm also not sure....Anyone know?

At the website of the swedish royal court it is told about yesterday's orders, outfits and jewellery. According to that the king wore the turkish Order of State
Galamiddag för Turkiets presidentpar - Sveriges Kungahus
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The members of the swedish Royal Family looked very regal and appropriate at the gala dinner. I'm especially glad that Victoria wore the small cut tiara with the haircomb, it is one of my absolute favourite tiaras. Victoria looked very lovely yesterday evening.
The presidential couple seems very warm and charming.

"Victoria's sad tribute to Lilian at the Palace"
http://www.expressen.se/ImageHandle...nal&guid=44b615d3-4d72-4585-b4e8-a2ae375f1604
 
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I wonder why Madeleine didn't attend the dinner? Or maybe she was late and so no pictures?
As it wasn't planned beforehand that Madeleine would be in Sweden at the moment, she was here due to the death of princess Lilian, and the seating for the dinner was planned in advance, I don't think the court was to make a last-minute reshuffle of the seating just because she happened to be here. I also think that she prefered not to participate so soon after her grand-aunt's death when she didn't had to.
 
It is custom to exchange the highest honours between Heads of State.:)
The Swedish custom is that when a Head of State (or a member of a royal family) visits Sweden he or she receives the Order of the Seraphim if it's a official State Visit, but it's not given if it's some kind of "working visit" for a head of state or a royal attending a wedding etc.
 
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The are all looking so regal despite their tragic loss, I am more than impressed, true Royals, all of them.
BYe Bine
 
President Gül given royal welcome in Sweden

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SAYIN CUMHURBA

Queen Silvia and the First Lady visited also Silviahemmet yesterday. At the president's website is photos from this visit and from the visit to Rinkeby Academy. And videos of both visits.
T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Bayan Gül ve Kraliçe Silvia, Silviahemmet Vakfı ile Rinkeby Akademisi’ni Ziyaret Etti
The website of the president of Turkey is superb, with fast updates, great photos and videos.

Photos
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The king, queen and the presidential couple visited today the Museum of Science and Technology and the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences. Later they attended at the lunch hosted by the City of Stockholm.
Photos and a video from the lunch, from the president's website
T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Cumhurbaşkanı Gül, Kraliyet Mühendislik Bilimleri Akademisi’ni Ziyaret Etti

HQ photos from the gala dinner
https://www.bekia.es/images/galeria...aniel-suecia-cena-gala-presidente-turquia.jpg
https://www.bekia.es/images/galeria...arlos-felipe-cena-gala-presidente-turquia.jpg

Gallery from yesterday
Mustiin sonnustautunut kuningasperhe isännöi Turkin presidenttiparin vierailua Lehtikuva lehtikuva.fi

Victoria yesterday
https://img.mtv3.fi/mn_kuvat/mtv3/viihde/1024px_x_614_px_kuvat_uudet/2013/03/1615060.jpg

The queen and the First Lady visited the Stockholm Public Library, photos and video
T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Bayan Gül ve Kraliçe Silvia, Stockholm Halk Müzesi ile Kraliyet Koleksiyonunu Gezdi

Sedan blev det galamiddag… Svensk Damtidning
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Concert and reception at the Grand Hotel, hosted by the presidential couple.
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Queen Silvia and the First Lady visited also Silviahemmet yesterday. At the president's website is photos from this visit and from the visit to Rinkeby Academy. And videos of both visits.
T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Bayan Gül ve Kraliçe Silvia, Silviahemmet Vakfı ile Rinkeby Akademisi’ni Ziyaret Etti
The website of the president of Turkey is superb, with fast updates, great photos and videos.
True. The president of Turkey's website is always a good source for the forum.

Very beautiful pic of Queen Silvia with one of the ladies at the Siviahemmet
http://www.tccb.gov.tr/images/photoalbum/2013-yurtdisi/yd-20130310-isvec-76-hgbakimevi.jpg
 
Pictures from the State Visit, including some of tonight's concert hosted by the Turkish presidential couple at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm.
APA-PictureDesk
 
As it wasn't planned beforehand that Madeleine would be in Sweden at the moment, she was here due to the death of princess Lilian, and the seating for the dinner was planned in advance, I don't think the court was to make a last-minute reshuffle of the seating just because she happened to be here. I also think that she prefered not to participate so soon after her grand-aunt's death when she didn't had to.
Perhaps she also spent time with her bachelorette party guests that she Victoria left behind so suddenly. The party was to last for three days so they would normally have returned on Sunday or Monday.
 
Madeleine didn't attend at the concert and reception on Tuesday either, has she returned to New York and comse again to Sweden on Friday for the funeral?

From the president's website, photos and video
Presidency of the Republic of Turkey The First Couple Host Reception in Honor of the Royalty

The king, queen and the presidential couple visited Uppsala today.
Turkiets president besöker Uppsala - Länsstyrelsen i Uppsala län

The queen and the First Lady visited the Linnaeus Museum in Uppsala.
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From the speech of the king on Monday at the gala dinner
As you already know, Princess Lilian died yesterday, my uncle Prince Bertil's widow. In our mourning of her death I and and my family feel also a big gratitude. For all she gave us and Sweden during her long and rich life. She had been the first to agree with our welcoming you, Mr. President and Mrs. Gül.
H.M. Konungens tal vid det turkiska statsbesöket, måndagen den 11 mars 2013 - Sveriges Kungahus
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From the president's speech
Your Majesties,
Distinguished Guests,
I would like to take this opportunity to wish a long and healthy life to your granddaughter Princess Estelle who recently celebrated her first birthday.
Presidency of the Republic of Turkey : H.E. President Gül's Address at the Official Dinner Given in his Honor by Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf

The farewell ceremonies were done at the Arlanda Airport. Crown princess Victoria and prince Daniel said goodbye to the presidential couple.
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Madeleine didn't attend at the concert and reception on Tuesday either, has she returned to New York and comse again to Sweden on Friday for the funeral?
I would guess that Madeleine is still in Sweden, but as the guest list and protocol for state visits are set well in advance the royal court doesn't want to make changes in the last minute. I don't see a reason for Madeleine to make two transatlantic flights in less than five days if it's not necessary.
 
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