Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria acts as head of state in important meeting

Crown Princess Victoria has taken on the role of acting head of state of Sweden as her father King Carl XVI Gustaf is abroad. As interim regent, she led a meeting in the Foreign Affairs Committee at Stockholm Royal Palace. The committee is made up of the chairman and nine other members, elected by the Swedish Parliament. The committee meets when summoned by the government, and the chairman of…
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The line of succession to the Swedish throne

King Carl XVI Gustaf is marking 50 years on the Swedish throne this year, and celebrations have been taking place all year – culminating in September for His Majesty’s official Golden Jubilee celebrations. The Swedish line of succession is governed by…
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Princess Estelle is all grown up in 11th birthday photo

Princess Estelle of Sweden is all grown up in the new photo shared by the Swedish Royal Family for her 11th birthday. The future Queen of Sweden was photographed this month in her family’s home at Haga Palace by Linda Broström. Estelle, who looks strongly like her mother, Crown Princess Victoria, is wearing a dainty necklace similar to one that the Crown Princess was seen wearing…
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Swedish Crown Princess Couple complete successful Australian tour

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden have completed a successful Australian tour to promote and strengthen relations between Australia and Sweden. Their trip down under began on 13 February in the country’s capital of Canberra. Prime Minister Johan Forssell joined the couple on the trip Down Under, and they began their visit to the Swedish embassy to meet staff members…
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Why Sweden is celebrating two anniversaries in 2023

While many know of the Golden Jubilee celebrations planned for King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden is marking two significant anniversaries this year. Not only is the country celebrating Carl Gustaf’s 50 years on the throne, but they are also marking 500 years of modern Sweden. Most celebrations will centre around the reigning monarch and his achievements; however, on 6 June, festivities…
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