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What dukedom could Sweden’s new prince receive?

The names of the newest Prince of Sweden will be revealed by his grandfather in a cabinet meeting on Sunday, 28 March. While there are many guesses as to what the little royal may be named, what dukedom will he receive? There are several dukedoms available including Halland, Uppland, Närke, Småland, Västmanland and Västerbotten. However, which of these dukedoms is the prince likely to…
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Why Sweden's newest royal was born without an HRH

The newest member of the Swedish Royal Family was born today at Danderyd Hospital to Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia. The little prince is the first grandchild of King Carl XVI Gustaf to be born without the style of Royal Highness. While both of his brothers…
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Princess Sofia of Sweden gives birth to her third child

Princess Sofia of Sweden has given birth to her third child – a boy. The Princess gave birth at Danderyd Hospital on the morning of March 26th 2021. Her third son was born at 11.19am. Both Sofia and her baby are doing well. Prince Carl Philip was present for the birth. The baby prince joins big brothers Prince Alexander, 4, and Prince Gabriel, 3. Princess Sofia and Prince Carl…
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Queen Silvia opens Sweden Against Drugs conference

Queen Silvia opened the Sweden Against Drugs virtual conference on Tuesday, telling attendees that every young person “has the right to a safe upbringing without abuse” as industries across the country work to prevent youth drug abuse. The Queen appeared via video link to address the conference, which was organised by Borås Congress. Its four main goals are “health promotion and…
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Sweden's Princess Birgitta returns to Spain

Since the beginning of the pandemic last year, Princess Birgitta has stayed in Sweden. Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Hohenzollern, the second oldest sister of the Swedish monarch King Carl XVI Gustaf, was prevented from going home to Spain. In an interview with the Swedish magazine Svensk Damtidning, the Swedish and German princess confirmed that she returned to Spain. For almost a year, the…
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