Haga Palace, Solna

[tog]

The annexe was built in the early 1930ies to accomodate domestic rooms and servants quarters when Haga became the residence of prince Gustav Adolf and princess Sibylla.

[Bonbon]

Video
En 1700-talskungs dröm blir hem åt Victoria och Daniel - Nyhetsmorgon - se alla klipp från programmet - tv4play.se

Photos from crownprincessvictoria.blogspot.com
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[mitchowens]

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Here is a cross-section of Haga Slott, the new home of CP Victoria and the Duke of Västergötland. It was published in the magazine Aftonbladet and shows the layout of the palace (really a villa) and some of the rooms as they are presently decorated. The house was used as an official guest residence by the Swedish government but was given back to the royal family as a wedding gift for the couple. As you can see it is not a huge house, given the possibilities. It is spacious, comfortable, and modest. Too many people think princesses live surrounded by pomp and glitter and ballrooms. Haga Slott is just right for a modest monarchy like Sweden's. And for a couple starting out, under the circumstances.

[Princess Merena]

It's absolutely beautiful there. I live not too far away from Hagaparken and I was very delighted to hear that they will move in there. It is true that it's smaller than a regular palace but it's not that small as some pictures might suggest. Before the new security measurements were added you could walk straight to the front door of the palace.

[mitchowens]

I agree; I only pointed out the relative size because so many people seem to think it shocking the couple doesn't live in something the size of Buckingham Palace. I've seen American houses in Greenwich, Connecticut, larger than Haga Slott! Which isn't a criticism; I think it's a lovely building.

I've heard 40 rooms bandied about for Haga Slott's size, but that seems to include everything from kitchens to maids' rooms, et cetera. The cross section seems to show a much clearer view of how many "family" rooms there are versus how many staff or other sorts of rooms.

[Juanita]

Ikea created an imaginary house for Victoria and Daniel

Conheça a casa imaginária de Victoria da Suécia e Daniel Westling - Caras.pt

[PrincessJenni]

How near to Haga palace you actually can go nowadays? I'm planning a new trip to Stockholm in September and I'm curious to see Victoria and Daniel's new home, too.

[Lumutqueen]

If they are permanently living there, then i would imagine you would only be allowed to the gates.

[muriel]

Would anybody know if Victoria has moved in to Haga?

[Esmerelda]

Originally Posted by muriel

Would anybody know if Victoria has moved in to Haga?

I read somewhere that renovations won't be complete in time for them returning from their honeymoon. So I guess they'll have to wait a bit.

[muriel]

Originally Posted by Esmerelda

I read somewhere that renovations won't be complete in time for them returning from their honeymoon. So I guess they'll have to wait a bit.

Many thanks.

[Princess Merena]

Originally Posted by PrincessJenni

How near to Haga palace you actually can go nowadays? I'm planning a new trip to Stockholm in September and I'm curious to see Victoria and Daniel's new home, too.

You can see bits and pieces of Haga and you can walk around the castle. Of course you can no longer get as near as you used to but it's still not completely isolated. I recommend the visit to Haga. :)

[PrincessJenni]

Originally Posted by Princess Merena

You can see bits and pieces of Haga and you can walk around the castle. Of course you can no longer get as near as you used to but it's still not completely isolated. I recommend the visit to Haga. :)

Thanks for the information. I'm planning to go to Stockholm maybe in January/February. What is the best way to get to Haga from the center of Stockholm?

[Soli Deo Gloria]

You can go by bus (SL Stockholms lokaltrafik) bus stop "Haga södra" bus 59 from Stockholm C (Klarabergsviadukten) for example.... search at www.sl.se
map Norrort, SL kartvisare

[lyndaW]

When will Daniel & Victoria actually move into their new residence ??

[PrincessJenni]

Originally Posted by lyndaW

When will Daniel & Victoria actually move into their new residence ??

In this interview - Victoria och Daniel om livet som gifta - Nyheter - Senaste nytt | Expressen - Nyheter Sport Ekonomi Nöje - Daniel tells that they try to move in before Christmas.

[lyndaW]

It would be lovely if they gave us a peek into some of the rooms

[Esmerelda]

More of IKEA's 'imaginary house': IKEA inreder Haga slott…nästan i alla fall… | Bakom Kulisserna

Hope we'll hear some news of the move soon.

[Bine221]

Finally they moved in (last week already). It surely was a relief for them after such a long waiting time
BYe Bine

[lyndaW]

Did they ever release pictures of the renovated and newly decorated residence ?