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REVEALED: Sweden's Jubilee schedule

The Royal Court of Sweden has revealed the schedule for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee in September. The jubilee week will begin on 12 September when the King opens the National Assembly. The following day, he will receive an official gift from the Riksdag (parliament) and Swedish government and host a reception at the Royal Palace (also known as Stockholm Palace). Another set…
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A birthday celebration for a jubilee King

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden celebrated his 77th birthday in Stockholm with the debut of a new addition to the Royal Palace. The King’s traditional birthday salute occurred in the Outer Courtyard of Stockholm Palace while the Navy performed special music for the day. King Carl Gustaf was joined by his son, Prince Carl Philip, as they received the troops during the…
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Swedes express concern for King Carl Gustaf during Nobel banquet

Swedes have expressed concern for their King after seeing him at the Nobel Prize banquet in Stockholm. The Swedish people took to social media to express concern after King Carl XVI Gustaf gave a speech at the traditional Nobel banquet that was back to its usual splendour after a two-year hiatus due to the global health crisis. Although he looked rather healthy, the King’s voice was…
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How the Swedish royals celebrate Christmas

December is one of the busiest months for the Swedish Royal Family. Nevertheless, they always make room in their agenda to celebrate Christmas together as a family. The Swedish Royal Family has a packed schedule during the month of December: the Nobel Prize Celebrations…
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King and Queen of Sweden to undertake state visit to Jordan

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will pay a state visit to Jordan later this year, visiting the Middle Eastern country at the invitation of King Abdullah II. The Swedish Royal Court announced that the King and Queen would visit Jordan between 15 and 17 November to strengthen the friendly ties between the nations. The state visit will focus on several multilateral and local issues, such as…
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