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What is Victoriadagen?

Today marks one of the most important days in the Swedish royal year – Victoriadagen. It is celebrated annually on 14 July to honour Crown Princess Victoria. The celebrations began on her second birthday in 1979 and also honours one Swedish sportsperson for their skills and representation of Sweden. The day begins at Solliden Palace – the private residence of the Royal Family…
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How is Victoriadagen celebrated?

Victoriadagen (Victoria Day in Swedish) is the traditional festivity celebrating Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s birthday. It falls every year on the 14th of July, the day the Crown Princess was born, and has been celebrated since 1979. It is usually…
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Images from Victoriadagen over the years

Each year on 14 July, Victoriadagen (or Victoria Day in English) is celebrated in Sweden on the island of Öland. The day is significant as it is Crown Princess Victoria’s birthday, and it was first celebrated in 1979 – when Victoria was two-years-old. For…