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King Carl XVI Gustaf reveals his attempts to make one final visit to his friend, Prince Philip

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26th April 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden turns 75 years on April 30th. To mark his birthday, he has been interviewed on the Swedish podcast, “Värvet”, which according to the Royal Family was recorded in Princess Sibylla’s Apartment at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. In the interview, the King of Sweden opens up about his grief after Prince Philips’ death and his wish to see the Prince one…
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King Carl XVI Gustaf opens exhibition and drawing competition

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24th April 2021
On Thursday 22 April, the exhibition “The Thinking Hand” was opened by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. This is an annual scholarship competition for young artists. “The Thinking Hand” is a recurring drawing competition and exhibition for young artists who work with visual design in art, architecture, fashion, design, illustration, game development or other related…
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Grandchildren of monarchs: King Carl XVI Gustaf

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23rd April 2021
Continuing our series that looks at the grandchildren of the world’s monarchs, this edition focuses on the grandchildren of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Only two of the King’s grandchildren hold the style of Royal Highness and are members of the Royal…
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Crown Princess Victoria speaks on the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris

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21st April 2021
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has spoken of her fondness for France in a special video message marking the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris. Institut Suédois, formerly known as the Centre Culturel Suédois, is a Swedish cultural centre in Paris. The House of Culture in Paris includes art, design and photo exhibitions, film screenings, concerts, seminars, a permanent art…
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Seraphim Toll for Prince Philip takes place in Sweden

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17th April 2021
Sweden honoured the Duke of Edinburgh ahead of his funeral on Saturday afternoon. Flags at the Royal Place were flown at half-mast, the Swedish Royal Family sent a wreath to the British Royal Family, and the Seraphim Toll took place from 12.00 to 13.00 Swedish time in Riddarholm Church in Stockholm. The Duke was a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in Sweden, and it is a tradition in Sweden to…
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