Sweden

Why the King of Sweden is sticking to Jubilee rules with his latest celebration

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17th May 2023
We’re just days away from the first run of big celebrations for the Golden Jubilee of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. The King has already made a series of Jubilee visits throughout Sweden but as the country’s National Day approaches, the festivities will ramp up and culminate on September 15th 2023, the 50th anniversary of his rule. But despite this being the third major Jubilee that…
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Crown Prince Haakon steps in for King Harald to welcome Italian President Mattarella on State Visit

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13th May 2023
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway perfectly stepped in his father’s shoes to host a State Visit from the Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, who arrived in Oslo accompanied by his daughter Laura. The Italian President, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and the rest of the delegation landed on Wednesday, 10 May, and were welcomed, among others, by the Italian Ambassador to Norway and…
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Crown Prince Haakon comments on his father's health

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12th May 2023
It was announced on 8 May that King Harald of Norway was hospitalised with an infection.The Royal Court issued an update the following day saying that the King was still in hospital but recovering; however, he would be on sick leave for the rest of the week.As…
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Queen Silvia takes part in conference for young people with dementia - and shares her personal experience

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11th May 2023
Queen Silvia of Sweden took part in a conference of Nordic countries centred around dementia. Her Majesty took part in the last of two days of the conference, which spanned between 8 and 9 May in Stockholm. The Queen listened to a summary discussion on the topics that the conference touched upon over the two days, before offering a speech, in which she said, in part: “There are many of…
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