The line of succession to the Swedish throne is dictated by the Swedish constitution, which sets out requirements for those in line to the throne. Currently, there are only eleven people in the line of succession.
In Sweden, the Act of Succession governs who can succeed to the throne, and the country abides by absolute primogeniture (the eldest child, regardless of gender, inherits the throne).
A French airport will be renamed in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage International Airport, in northern France, will add the late monarch’s name to the beginning of its name, making it Queen Elizabeth II Le Touquet-Paris-Plage International…
PHOTOS: Crown Princess Victoria gets behind the lens for summer snaps of her children
21st August 2023
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has gotten behind the lens to take summer photos of her two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar.
Six new images were released by the Swedish Royal Court of the children and their parents taken over the summer.
Photo: Crown…
Why does King Carl Gustaf of Sweden have the number 16 Roman numerals in between his two names?
King Carl XVI Gustaf means that the current monarch is the 16th ruler to use the name Carl (or Charles).
However, there haven’t actually been 16 monarchs to use the name throughout Sweden’s history.
The first trace of the use of Carl/Charles goes back to 1161, when Carl VII…
Just a few weeks after Crown Prince Haakon marked his 50th birthday, his wife, Mette-Marit, is celebrating her 50 years of life.
Who is the next commoner queen who was once controversial but is now beloved by all of Norway?
Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby was born on 19…
The Golden Jubilee of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden - everything you need to know about 2023's royal celebration
12th August 2023
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…
Princess Josephine of Denmark is set to enrol in a new school.
The Princess will begin Year 6 at Kildegård Privatskole when the new school year starts next week.
The 12-year-old “will begin at her new school in the coming week and looks forward to the further schooling,” according to the Danish Royal Court.
Josephine had been attending Tranegårdsskolen alongside her twin…
The King of Thailand’s exiled son has returned to his birth country after 27 years.
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, 42, has been seen undertaking what could be construed as royal engagements since his arrival in Bangkok.
Vacharaesorn visited the Foundation for…
While the line of succession and heir to the throne in most countries is clear, in Thailand, it’s a bit murky.
The King, Rama X, only has one son, who he claims – Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (18). Even though he’s the only son, he does not hold the…
Sitting on the water in the Swedish capital of Stockholm is Stockholm Palace, commonly referred to just as The Royal Palace; it is the official residence and location of the offices of the His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia and where they conduct royal business. Many will also recognise Stockholm Palace from the wedding reception of Crown Princess Victoria to Prince…
