Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden will be absent from this year’s National Day celebrations on 6 June. Only King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel will participate in the scaled-down celebrations.
The Royal Court released information regarding this year’s National Day on Friday, noting that it would be scaled-down due to the…
On Tuesday this week, Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden opened the AEPC 2021 Congress with a video greeting. During the congress, doctors from all over Europe gather digitally to discuss congenital heart disease in children.
In her opening speech Her Majesty said…
How the Scandinavian royals are related
26th May 2021
The Scandinavian royals are not only excellent friends, but they are also relatively closely related to each other. During the Viking Age, the royals in these three kingdoms were bitter enemies; however, during the Middle Ages all nations were united under one kingdom under…
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden has attended his first meeting of the Swedish National Museum`s Friend`s Board. The prince was elected to be a new member of the board earlier this month.
The prince has long been involved in the association and has, on several occasions, had both official and private meetings with them. In 2019, Prince Carl Philip handed out the Young Artisans Scholarship at a…
The Crown Princess Family of Sweden has released two new spring-themed images to mark Pentecost. Both photos were taken by Linda Broström outside of the family’s home at Haga Palace this month.
One photo features the happy family of four with their dog, Rio, while…
Crown Princess Victoria gave the opening address at SEABOS’s three-day working meeting to discuss research and innovations related to sustainable seafood production and marine health.
In her speech, the Swedish royal noted about the coronavirus pandemic that it has…
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden inaugurated a glass exhibition at Solliden Palace on Tuesday. The royal couple were joined by the artist Bertil Vallien at the inauguration of the new summer exhibition at Solliden located just outside Stockholm. This year’s exhibition at Solliden Palace consists of glass art by the Swedish artist Bertil Vallien. Solliden has a long tradition…
The King of Sweden marked his 75th birthday yesterday with scaled-back ceremonies in Stockholm due to the pandemic. He received visits at the Royal Palace from members of the Riksdag (Swedish parliament), Armed Forces and other members of Sweden’s government.
In the…
Birthplace of King Carl XVI Gustaf: Haga Palace
28th April 2021
It might be the birthplace of Sweden’s current king and the home of Crown Princess Victoria and her family, but Haga Palace has also served many different functions over the years, ranging from an orphanage to a guest house for visiting foreign statesmen to a…
Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill vaccinated against Covid-19
27th April 2021
Princess Madeleine and her husband Chris O’Neill have been vaccinated against Covid-19. The Swedish Royal Court confirmed the news to Swedish press. According to the Swedish Court’s Head of Communications, Margareta Thorgren, Princess Madeleine and her husband, Chris O’Neill, have received their first dose of vaccine against Covid-19 and will received their second dose in a…