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Why King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden's Jubilee is actually already under way

The King of Sweden has just revealed the official emblem that will mark his Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2023. Throughout the year to come, festivities for the half century of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s rule will be held across Sweden. On September 15th 2023 he will mark the 50th anniversary of his reign. However, strictly speaking, the monarch should already be partying. For, if we keep to…
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How a family tragedy ended plans for a special royal Jubilee

In December 1947, the King of Sweden sat down for an official portrait. Around him were close family members including the ageing heir to his throne and a young child who already had a life of royal duty laid out before him. The picture had been a long time in the planning but it had turned out very differently from expectations. The portrait was meant to be part of celebrations for King Gustaf…
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Prince Carl Philip enjoys his passion while handing out awards

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was able to enjoy his passion for fast cars while handing out awards recently. Prince Carl Philip visited Eskilstuna over the weekend to present the Prince Carl Philip’s Racing Pokal of 2022. It is the tenth year that the competition has taken place and the third time it was organised in Eskilstuna. At the same time, Sweden’s first national race in…
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Filming for Swedish version of The Crown begins

Filming has commenced for the Swedish version of The Crown. According to Sweden’s Svenskdam, cameras have begun rolling on the show that will follow the life of King Carl XVI Gustaf. It is set to air by the end of the year. TV4/Cmore is said to be responsible…
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Another prince quietly starts school

Another young prince has quietly started school. Prince Alexander, the first child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, has begun preschool. His first day was Thursday, 18 August, and he was accompanied by his parents as he began his educational journey. Alexander, 6, is attending Djurgårdsskolan in Djurgården in Stockholm; it’s a small school with only 94 students. It is one…
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