Sweden

King of Sweden controversially claims his son should be heir to the throne, not Crown Princess Victoria

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5th January 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf has once again suggested that the law of absolute primogeniture should not have been made retrospective after it was introduced in 1980. Prior to January 1st 1980, Prince Carl Philip was heir to the throne, despite having an elder sister in Princess Victoria. The Swedish legislative body later introduced a constitutional amendment meaning the throne would be inherited by…
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Serbia

Crown Prince Alexander says “peace and love will prevail” in New Year charity celebration

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4th January 2023
The Serbian Crown Prince Couple have long worked hard to raise funds for vital causes to improve the Serbian health system. Over the Christmas period, the royal couple hosted a charity event at the White Palace in Belgrade together with the British-Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Dutch-Serbian Business Association. The funds collected will support the traditional Christmas receptions that…
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Sweden

Why this year's royal celebration in Sweden is a real Jubilee

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3rd January 2023
Another year, another Jubilee. We’ve got used to these monarchical milestones in recent years. However, the celebrations in Sweden this September for the half century of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s rule have their own claim to fame. For the Swedish monarch is marking a true Jubilee. On September 15th 2023, the longest reigning king in Europe will mark the 50th anniversary of his reign.
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Sweden

Golden Jubilee celebrations in Sweden to last majority of 2023

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2nd January 2023
The Golden Jubilee year has begun in Sweden, and celebrations are set to last most of the year. A new portrait of the King was released on New Year’s Day to begin the monumental year, and the first official event for the jubilee is set for later this month. On 20 January, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philp and Princess Sofia…
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