Sweden

Celebrations for Queen Silvia's 80th birthday to begin next month

Celebrations for Queen Silvia of Sweden’s 80th birthday are set to begin next month. The Queen will turn 80 on 23 December, right in the midst of the hectic final Christmas rush. To make sure Her Majesty is celebrated properly, the Royal Court has said festivities will begin early next month. On 5 November, a royal birthday concert will be held at Drottningholm Palace in honour…
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Swedish royal guests confirmed for Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday celebrations

The Swedish Royal Court has confirmed who will attend Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th birthday celebrations next month. There’s no surprise that Crown Princess Victoria, one of Christian’s godparents, will attend. She will bring her daughter, Princess Estelle (11), to celebrate the future King of Denmark. It is not yet known if Victoria’s husband, Prince Daniel, will…
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Jubilee celebrations come to an end in Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee celebrations have come to a close in Stockholm with a carriage ride through the city and a concert at Norrbro. On Saturday, 16 September, King Carl Gustaf and his wife, Queen Silvia, took part in a horse-drawn procession through the heart of Sweden at the end of his Golden Jubilee weekend.  Photo: Clément Morin/The Royal Court of Sweden The…
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Carl Gustaf - what will his legacy be?

Sweden has been celebrating King Carl XVI Gustaf and his Golden Jubilee for the past few days. What legacy will the longest-reigning Swedish monarch leave? The King began his reign with the motto “For Sweden – With the times,” and he has held true to…
Sweden

A touching father-daughter moment in the midst of a Jubilee celebration

It was a busy day full of formalities as King Carl XVI Gustaf officially marked 50 years on the Swedish throne. The day was filled with a Te Deum, a visit to the grave of a beloved grandfather, a televised speech and a gala dinner in the Royal Palace. It was during the sparkling dinner that a sweet moment took place amidst all the finery and celebration. Crown Princess Victoria spoke at…
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