Sweden

Three special guests will be absent from King Carl Gustaf's Jubilee

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12th September 2023
Three special people will be missing from King Carl Gustaf of Sweden’s Golden Jubilee celebrations later this week. The King’s older sisters, Princess Margaretha (88), Princess Desiree (85), and Princess Birgitta (86), will not be in Sweden for the festivities. Birgitta revealed that her older sisters struggle with mobility issues and will be unable to make the trip. She…
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Sweden

The King of Sweden's Jubilee celebrations are under way - here's everything you need to know about this royal party

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11th September 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 (parliament) and Swedish government and host a reception at the Royal Palace (also known as Stockholm Palace). Another set…
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Spain

The colourful tiara given to a princess by a billionaire

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10th September 2023
The only ruby tiara in the Spanish Royal Family’s collection is the Niarchos Ruby Bandeau and its accompanying parure. Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark received a treasure trove of jewels on her wedding day in 1962. In addition to the Prussian Tiara, a gift from her parents (King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece); the Mellerio Shell Tiara, a gift from her in-laws (Infante Juan and…
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Sweden

Swedish Royal Family unveils new photos ahead of Jubilee

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8th September 2023
The Swedish Royal Court has unveiled two new official photos ahead of the Jubilee week of King Carl XVI Gustaf. The first image shows three generations of Bernadottes: the King with his heir, Crown Princess Victoria, and her daughter, Princess Estelle. Photo: Clément Morin/Royal Court, Sweden The second photo is of the extended Royal Family, where the King and Queen are surrounded by…
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