Sweden

Traditional photos released of Crown Princess Family of Sweden for National Day

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6th June 2023
The Crown Princess Family of Sweden has released their traditional National Day photos.Three images taken by Linda Broström have been released showing Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Estelle in Sweden’s national costume, while Prince Daniel and Prince Oscar are in suits and ties.Photo: Linda Broström/The Royal Court of SwedenThe family visited Gripsholm Castle in…
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Luxembourg

A royal family celebration in Luxembourg as Prince Francois is christened

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4th June 2023
The youngest member of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg has taken centre stage at a special celebration.Prince Francois, second child of the Hereditary Grand Duke and Duchess and third in line to the throne, was baptised on a sunny afternoon with his family around him.Prince Francois in the arms of his mother, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie, during his christening (© Maison du…
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HistorySweden

In the beginning: The Bernadotte dynasty

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2nd June 2023
The Bernadottes first began ruling over the Kingdom of Sweden in 1818 with King Karl XIV Johan (also called King Charles XIV John), who was also the King of Norway during this time. He was born on 26 January 1763 in France as Jean Bernadotte. It was in 1810 that he was unexpectedly elected as the heir to King Charles XIII of Sweden just as he was preparing for his new role as the governor of…
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FeaturesInsightSweden

Who is Princess Désirée of Sweden?

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2nd June 2023
Princess Désirée of Sweden is the elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.She was born on 2 June 1938 at Haga Palace, a royal residence on the outskirts of Stockholm as the third child of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, and Princess Sibylla of…
Denmark

The Danish Royal Family announces arrival of new member

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1st June 2023
The Danish Royal Family has announced the arrival of a new member.In a short statement, the Royal Court confirmed that Princess Benedikte has a fifth grandchild. The sister of Queen Margrethe is celebrating after her son, Prince Gustav, and his wife, Princess Carina, welcomed a little boy.Their baby was born with the help of a surrogate and arrived safely on May 26th 2023 in the United…
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