Summer Holidays with the Swedish Royal Family: 2016-2023


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After the Crown Princess's birthday on July 14, many have been eagerly awaiting to finally see a photo of the entire large family gathered again. But there will not become a joint summer greeting this year either.
- No, it won't. There is no such thing this year, but there are the summer photos that appear sporadically on social media. We don't have a joint photo taken this summer, says Margareta Thorgren to Hänt.
Margareta confirms that the whole family was gathered during Crown Princess Victoria's birthday but that no group photo was taken. She doesn't want to go further to the reason.
- There are different circumstances so it is no oddity in it. We didn't take any photos last year either.
However, the summer greeting is not something that the royal family has intended to end entirely, but it will not come every year but when the opportunity is given. This year, the Swedish people have to settle instead for photos of the families and the children separately.
- There are a lot of photos, but there will be no portrait with the whole family, says Margareta Thorgren.
Hovet_ Därför kommer ingen ny familjebild på kungafamiljen _ Hänt.se

Margareta Thorgren to Expressen about Victoria and Daniel buying a boat
The Crown Princess family enjoys a well-deserved holiday after an intense spring with plenty of travel.
The family has also treated themselves to something "little" extra during this year's holiday - a four million boat with several features.
- The Crown Princess family likes to be at sea, says Margareta Thorgren.
Whether the boat has been launched is unclear, but according to Margareta Thorgren, the Crown Princess family has spent an extended period of time on Öland and then vacationed in various locations in Sweden.
The royal family is not unfamiliar with life at sea. They already have a boat at Solliden Palace on Öland where they vacation every summer and the king is an experienced boat driver.
- The king has a boat and is an excellent skipper and even the Crown Princess family likes to be at sea, says Margareta Thorgren and continues:
- The king has his boat in Solliden so he usually drives it down there every year.
Victorias nya miljonköp – prisvinnande värstingbåten
 
After the Crown Princess's birthday on July 14, many have been eagerly awaiting to finally see a photo of the entire large family gathered again. But there will not become a joint summer greeting this year either.
- No, it won't. There is no such thing this year, but there are the summer photos that appear sporadically on social media. We don't have a joint photo taken this summer, says Margareta Thorgren to Hänt.
Margareta confirms that the whole family was gathered during Crown Princess Victoria's birthday but that no group photo was taken. She doesn't want to go further to the reason.
- There are different circumstances so it is no oddity in it. We didn't take any photos last year either.
However, the summer greeting is not something that the royal family has intended to end entirely, but it will not come every year but when the opportunity is given. This year, the Swedish people have to settle instead for photos of the families and the children separately.
- There are a lot of photos, but there will be no portrait with the whole family, says Margareta Thorgren.
Hovet_ Därför kommer ingen ny familjebild på kungafamiljen _ Hänt.se
Not sure what she is trying yo communicate. Very vague statements anout 'there are different circumstances'? What different circumstances? Wouldn't exactly that make it a little odd as everyone gathered for Victoria's birthday?!
 
Not sure what she is trying yo communicate. Very vague statements anout 'there are different circumstances'? What different circumstances? Wouldn't exactly that make it a little odd as everyone gathered for Victoria's birthday?!

I think a lot of statements by Margareta Thorgren are awkward. I don’t know if it only the translations into English that make them convoluted and odd, or if they truly are that cryptic.

Maybe this year no one really wanted to try and wrangle seven children into one nice photo.
 
"We didn't take any photos last year either", so I suppose that that entire family gathered photo that was visible on the King's desk during his Christmas speech came out of nowhere...:whistling:
 
I've read the article that LadyFinn quotes in Swedish and there's nothing awkward in MT's statement so it's probably a matter of things getting lost in translation. LadyFinn has translated word by word and I can't really think of another way to translate "andra omständigheter" than to "different circumstances".
Last year we got individual pictures of the three families including one of the Crown Princely family together with the King and Queen while in 2019 we had the big blue themed family picture.
 
"We didn't take any photos last year either", so I suppose that that entire family gathered photo that was visible on the King's desk during his Christmas speech came out of nowhere...:whistling:

I think Margareta Thorgen means that they didn't take last year a group photo which was meant to be made public. Of course the family takes family photos to their own use, not all photos are given to the press or published at court's website or social media.

It's obvious that the king doesn't want that a group photo is published, but of course Thorgren can't say it to the press.

So I think that this year we see those summer photos which Carl Philip, Sofia and Madeleine publish at their social media. And then later in August the court publishes at their Instagram photos of the crown princess family's summer, just like it was done last year. Perhaps we will even see similar photo of the crown princess family and the crown princess family with the king and queen at court's website like last year.
 
So, what are the different circumstances she is talking about? I still have no clue and it seems a lame excuse.
 
I don't think she makes excuses. It has been decided that a group photo will not be done/published and that's that.

This weekend there are Family Days in Solliden on both days.
At the program are among others tractor tours for all children, a ride at horse and carriage, the Haga Princesses' old Playhouse is shown, all the park's vehicles are shown. Fairy tales are read and the Royal Stables have a showing.

Queen Silvia, Chris and Adrienne spent a little time at the Days in the morning.
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While a group picture would be nice, I'm fine with no group picture, my problem is with how it's communicated. Explaining it is because of different circumstances to me seems a lame excuse unless she is able to specific circumstance made it impossible to release a family picture this year. Maybe you should become their press officer. Your 'it's been decided that a family picture will not be released this year' is straightforward and therefore much better ;)
 
While a group picture would be nice, I'm fine with no group picture, my problem is with how it's communicated. Explaining it is because of different circumstances to me seems a lame excuse unless she is able to specific circumstance made it impossible to release a family picture this year. Maybe you should become their press officer. Your 'it's been decided that a family picture will not be released this year' is straightforward and therefore much better ;)


That is true, if you can't explain more then don't explain at all. Perhaps she is stuck between what she can say and cannot say. It's just weird because they have always been very generous with releasing family photos.
But I disagree with the last part. No authority where it doesn't belong.
 
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We saw queen Silvia's brother Ralf with wife Charlotte, Ralf's son Thomas Sommerlath with his partner Bettina Aussems, and Patrick Sommerlath's son and daughter with the royal family at Laleh's concert on 13th July.
Svensk Damtidning wrote last week at a paywall article, that queen Silvia bridesmaid Carmita Sommerlath was also visiting Solliden.
Expressen quotes Svensk Damtidning's article. At this photo we see Carmita Sommerlath second from left behind Thomas Sommerlath arriving to Victoria's birthday concert.
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Carmita Sommerlath is the daughter of Ralf Sommerlath and cousin of Victoria, Carl Philip and Madeleine. Since the key role in the royal couple's wedding, she hasn't seen at the photos of royal events - until now.
Carmita Sommerlath arrived at the Crown Princess's birthday concert in a royal court limousine. She was accompanied by her brother Thomas Sommerlath and his family, writes Svensk Damtidning.
Then she was seen sitting smiling among the guests celebrating her cousin.
For several years, Carmita Sommerlath has been living in Liège, Belgium, with her husband, lawyer Pieree Budinet. This is where the royal family often goes to visit. Among other things, the king, queen and crown princess were present when Carmita Sommerlath celebrated her 50th birthday.
- They have a very good relationship. Then there may be various reasons why she is not involved in everything, but the relationship is good, says Margareta Thorgren.
According to Margareta Thorgren, the relationship is maintained more than can be seen. However, it is usually about unofficial situations.
- They meet often at family events, and most family events aren't official, says Margareta Thorgren.
Kronprinsessan Victoria_ Doldiskusinen var på firandet


Victoria, Daniel and the children are on Marstrand, they were seen at Restaurant Societetshuset Marstrand
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Svensk Damtidning can tell you that the Crown Princess family is currently on Marstrand. A lovely island that is located along the West Coast and that also suits families with children perfectly. Victoria and Daniel brought Estelle and Oscar to restaurant Societetshuset, which is located right on the water. The restaurant has a wonderful lunch menu, which, not unexpectedly, focuses on fish, seafood and delicious dishes.
They were relaxed dressed up and really looked forward to enjoying the holiday. Victoria had chosen an airy skirt and Daniel wore hats and shorts.
- They are in the Gothenburg district. The whole family is on a private holiday, says Margareta Thorgren.
In addition, Societetshuset on Marstrand has a royal connection! The restaurant was inaugurated in 1887 in Oscar II's honor and has a very popular banquet hall that is rented out to wedding guests, among other things. New for this year is the opening of a newly renovated pop-up restaurant on the upper terrace facing the sea. Maybe that was where the Crown Princess family was having their lunch?
Här semestrar Victoria och Daniel just nu –se fina bilden på familjen! _ Svensk Damtidning
 
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Svensk Damtidning's article about Victoria and Daniel's summer filled with love

If there is something Victoria really wishes for herself, it is more time with her family. And that is what she gets during the warm summer weeks, her family enjoys of sun and peaceful days in Villa Skönvik. After a year with royal duties, Victoria and Daniel have time for each other, for their children. Victoria's early morning jogging tours over Alvaret with Daniel. Riding at paths in the woods with Estelle. And splashing at the pool with the children's cousins. Estelle hangs at the stables and Prince Oscar dribbles round with his beloved football of course. But Solliden also offers a new adventure this year: the hobby horse track at Gustaf V's croquet plane. When the Palace park is closed for the day, Estelle and Oscar and their friends have it all to themselves. In the evenings dinners at the terrace, some just the two of them, and cozy family dinners with Estelle and Oscar with time to talk and laugh. And the rest of the royal family is just a stone's throw away. Svensk Damtidning also writes that we don't know much about Villa Skönvik, because the house is extremely private. A sanctuary where the crown princess family can move freely and a house where they live their quite ordinary summer life. From the house there is only 100 meters to the often quite cold water, but Estelle and Oscar and their cousins have also the pool where to splash. The life here is easier, simpler and more practical for a royal family with children, compared to the Solliden Palace itself where there are so many traditions in the walls and where the rooms are small and the laundry room is old and located in the attic, at the very top.
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Today there is the annual Enthusiast Vehicle exhibition in Solliden. There is everything from old fine mopeds, motorcycles, tractors and cars to Koenigsegg's new super sports car Jesko, among others. About 300 vehicles totally. King Carl Gustaf himself participates with two cars and will award prizes to the winning vehicles.
During the day there will also be live music and a lot of fun activities linked to the theme for both children and adults. Several car clubs are in place and give presentations on their respective vehicles. A "People's choice" will be delivered, the visitors can participate and choose their favorite.

On Sunday (Aug 4) the Jesko will meet the Swedish home audience for the very first time! The venue is the Enthusiast Car Show at the Solliden Castle
(The Swedish Royal Family's summer residence) on the island of Öland.
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And here is the Jesko in Solliden today:
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King Carl Gustaf has already been looking at the Jesko and other vehicles.
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The king looking at Jesko...
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Queen Silvia came also to look at the cars.
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The White Ford Mustang with blue stripes is king Carl Gustaf's.
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The vehicles
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Solliden Palace at its Facebook
"It became a very fine enthusiastic vehicle show with over 300 vehicles and almost 3000 people in the park."
At the first photo the king is delivering the awards.
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The king still has the Jeep from 1985, with it the family members are driving in the summer.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0wHG-ToM9x/
Old photos
Victoria at the Jeep in 2015
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Queen Silvia at the Jeep
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At the exhibition was also king Carl Gustaf's old pedal car from his childhood.
Kungen och Drottningen vid fordonutställning på Solliden - Sveriges Kungahus
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The court published photos at their Instagram and press room:

Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar photographed during the Crown Princess family's holiday earlier this summer.
The photos are taken on the West Coast and Blå Jungfrun at Kalmar Strait.
The photos are taken by HRH The Crown Princess.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1BKYEoI1N4/

HQ photos at court press room
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The Crown Princess family spent parts of July in Bohuslän. At Tjörn the family visited, among other things, the sculpture park "Skulptur i Pilane".
Here you can see the Crown Princess, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar at Jaume Plensa's work "Anna" on Pilane's graveyard.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Works by the artist have previously also been exhibited at the sculpture exhibitions initiated by Prince Daniel at the Royal Djurgården in Stockholm.
Photo by the Royal Court.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1BKgK3oEje/

HQ photo at court press room
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About Blå Jungfrun, an island and National Park at the Kalmar Strait.
http://www.nationalparksofsweden.se/choose-park---list/bla-jungfrun-national-park/

About the sculpture park
Skulptur i Pilane

Soon it is time for Princess Estelle to start the first class.
But before that, she has enjoyed a long summer holiday with her family - including little brother Prince Oscar.
Here are Crown Princess Victoria's own cute holiday pictures of the siblings.
Victorias bilder på Estelle och Oscar från sommarlovet
 
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Lovely photos, I especially like the first one with Estelle and Oscar. Oscar was laughing and Estelle was already so chic it's unbelievable!
 
Such adorable photos of Estelle and Oscar. I love how natural the first photo is - it seems as if it was taken "in the moment". Sweden looks beautiful in the summer; I've only been in the winter but would love to visit at another time of year!
 
Love the photos. It looks like a nice vacation for the family :flowers:
 
The King and Queen have arrived in Salzburg for Amadeus Weekend and The Salzburg Festival.
Upon arrival, on a scheduled flight which was 20 minutes late, one of the Queen's bags was mislabed and misplaced. The couple are staying for 2 nights at Schloss Fuschl.

This evening they were guest of honor at opening dinner at the Goldene Hirschen before attending the The Vienna Philharmonic Concert.

Christopher O'Neill's mother and sisters chair the Amadeus Weekend and were also in attendance.

Photos at the airport:
https://salzburg.orf.at/stories/3008473/

Photos of them arriving for the night:
https://www.sn.at/salzburg/kultur/s...erlegen-und-wartete-auf-einen-koffer-74790238 © Salzburger Nachrichten VerlagsgesmbH & Co KG 2019
 
The King and Queen have arrived in Salzburg for Amadeus Weekend and The Salzburg Festival.
Upon arrival, on a scheduled flight which was 20 minutes late, one of the Queen's bags was mislabed and misplaced. The couple are staying for 2 nights at Schloss Fuschl.

This evening they were guest of honor at opening dinner at the Goldene Hirschen before attending the The Vienna Philharmonic Concert.

Christopher O'Neill's mother and sisters chair the Amadeus Weekend and were also in attendance.

Photos at the airport:
https://salzburg.orf.at/stories/3008473/

Photos of them arriving for the night:
https://www.sn.at/salzburg/kultur/s...erlegen-und-wartete-auf-einen-koffer-74790238 © Salzburger Nachrichten VerlagsgesmbH & Co KG 2019



Thank you Sarahbellar for the info! It’s fun to see that they are starting to get back after their private summer. How do you find all these articles?
 
The king and queen return to work for a week later than Victoria and Daniel, the first work events they have at the calendar on 28th August.

Galleries from yesterday
AUT: Queen Silvia Of Sweden And Carl XVI. Gustaf King Of Sweden Arrive At Salzburg Festival 2019 Getty Images
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The royal couple stay at Schloss Fuschl, an old hunting castle from the 15th century that was transformed into a resort model de luxe, and last night they coincided with Chris's glamorous mother and sisters Tatjana d 'Abbo and Natascha Abensperg und Traun.
- This is a private visit and the royal couple should also go to a concert, says Margareta Thorgren to Svensk Damtidning.
Just nu! Kungaparet är på privat semester i Salzburg _ Svensk Damtidning

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Queen Silvia seen today to arrive to opera Orpheus in the Underworld with Tatjana d'Abo and her husband Henry.
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In recent days, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia have been on a private late summer vacation in Austrian Salzburg.
In connection with the holiday, the royal couple chose to visit Amadeus Weekend. A charity and music gala in the 18th century Schloss Leopoldskron outside Salzburg.
The gala was organized in part by Madeleine's mother-in-law Eva O'Neill, paraphrased as one of the European society queens.
- The royal couple got an invitation from Chris's mother and were there for that reason, and they met on the spot, says Margareta Thorgren.
On Tuesday night, the king and queen were seen beaming with Eva O'Neill and her two daughters Tatjana d'Abo and Natascha Abensperg und Traun, writes Svensk Damtidning.
Margareta Thorgren says that Eva O'Neill has a good relationship with the royal couple, and that they met some time ago on Öland.
- Eva O'Neill was previously and greeted the royal couple and the whole family. They have a good relationship and a few weeks ago they met on Öland, and now the royal couple was there and participated, says Margareta Thorgren.
After the charity gala, the royal couple chose to travel further, but where the court doesn't want to comment.
- I can say is that the royal couple are still on a private holiday. Where they are is something that we don't comment on from the court because it is private, says Margareta Thorgren.
Although the society queen, mother-in-law and mother hosted the gala, neither Princess Madeleine nor Chris O'Neill participated.
- They're back in Florida since the turn of the month. They don't intend to go to Austria. However, the princess returns to Sweden in connection with the book fair, where she will attend, says Margareta Thorgren.
Kungen och drottningen träffade Eva O'Neill i Salzburg
 
Unusual: King and Queen of Sweden in an Isère pizzeria
Carl XVI Gustaf and his wife Silvia arrived in Ferrari at Casa Nostra in Saint-Laurent-en-Beaumont on August 18th.
The owner of a small pizzeria in Saint-Laurent-en-Beaumont (Isère), about fifty kilometers from Grenoble, saw in the late Sunday morning the King and Queen of Sweden!
"A black Ferrari parked in the parking lot with two other cars carrying bodyguards and policemen. It was my brother-in-law who first pointed out that the two occupants of the Ferrari made him think of a royal couple", says Roger Tessaro, 83, owner of Casa Nostra.
David Buisson, the pizza maker, then researched the Internet and discovered in photos that his customers were Carl XVI Gustaf, 73, the King of Sweden and his wife, Queen Silvia. He says, "The queen first went to the bathroom. Two bodyguards were watching the entrance to the toilets. The king stayed in the parking lot to call. The queen then asked for two bottles of water. Confirming that she was the queen of Sweden. And she ordered a pizza Margherita while, considering her status, I thought she would rather take a Royale! The queen was very simple. She spoke a little French. She chatted with us and came by my oven to see me making her pizza. As she was in a hurry, she got back into the Ferrari driven by the king. And a butler put a towel down on her lap so she could eat her pizza while driving. They then left towards Grenoble"
A meeting that David is not about to forget: "It will remain an excellent memory because it is not every day that we make a pizza for a royal couple. I am now waiting for the Queen of England!" Casa Nostra's pizza maker laughs loudly.
Insolite _ le roi et la reine de Suède dans une pizzeria iséroise - Le Parisien

Photos at Pizzeria's Facebook
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