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75 facts about Queen Silvia of Sweden on her 75th birthday

As Queen Silvia of Sweden celebrates her 75th birthday today, we have compiled a list of facts about Sweden’s Queen. Silvia was born as Silvia Renate Sommerlath in 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany. She is half German (through her father) and half Brazilian (through her mother). She has two older brothers, Ralf and Walther Sommerlath. Her brother, Jörg died in 2006 after a battle with…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Family of Sweden's annual Christmas video released

The Crown Princess Family of Sweden has released their annual Christmas video today. Filmed at the family’s home at Haga Palace, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are seen making homemade Christmas decorations with their two children, Princess Estelle, 6, and Prince Oscar, 2. Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle.  Photo: Tiina Björkbacka / Kungl. Royal Court A translation of what is…
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Norway

ICYMI: Crown Princess Mette-Marit attends Christmas part at "Our Neighbourhood"

On Sunday, Crown Princess Mette-Marit attended a Christmas party at “Our Neighbourhood” in snowy Asker. The Crown Princess, who was recently diagnosed with chronic pulmonary fibrosis, participated in the reception event at Dikemark asylum. The “Our Neighbourhood” series has been organised by Oslo World and taken place throughout Norway this holiday season. The event on the…
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Sweden

Young Prince Alexander joins his father to accept Christmas trees at the Royal Palace

Two-year-old Prince Alexander hasn’t completed many official royal engagements in his royal life, but yesterday, he joined his father, Prince Carl Philip to receive this year’s Christmas trees at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. On Instagram, Prince Carl Philip posted an adorable photo of himself and his son saying, “Today I received the help of a small elf to receive Christmas…
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