Sweden

Grandchildren of monarchs: King Carl XVI Gustaf

Continuing our series that looks at the grandchildren of the world’s monarchs, this edition focuses on the grandchildren of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Only two of the King’s grandchildren hold the style of Royal Highness and are members of the Royal House. The children of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia and the children of Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill had…
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Denmark

New images shared as Denmark's Princess Isabella turns 14

The Danish Royal House has shared new images of Princess Isabella, the second child of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, in honour of her 14th birthday today. The three of photos were taken by her mother and feature the royal in the outdoors. On 21 April 2007, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark gave birth to her and Crown Prince Frederik’s second child. In October…
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Prince PhilipSweden

Seraphim Toll for Prince Philip takes place in Sweden

Sweden honoured the Duke of Edinburgh ahead of his funeral on Saturday afternoon. Flags at the Royal Place were flown at half-mast, the Swedish Royal Family sent a wreath to the British Royal Family, and the Seraphim Toll took place from 12.00 to 13.00 Swedish time in Riddarholm Church in Stockholm. The Duke was a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in Sweden, and it is a tradition in Sweden to…
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Prince Philip

Land Rover hearse designed by Prince Philip revealed

The specially designed Land Rover hearse that will carry the Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin from Windsor Castle to St George’s Chapel has been revealed by Buckingham Palace ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral Saturday afternoon. The Duke of Edinburgh designed the green Land Rover that will be used this weekend. The project to design the vehicle began 18 years ago. The hearse is made…
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