Sweden

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden pays tribute to his ''colourful'' sister as death of Princess Birgitta is announced

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4th December 2024
The King of Sweden has paid tribute to his older sister, Princess Birgitta, whose death has been announced. Birgitta, who was 87, died in Mallorca where she had lived for many years. King Carl XVI Gustaf led tributes to the princess, saying ”today, with great sadness, I have learned that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has died. My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who…
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Sweden

Sofia, the cover star princess

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4th December 2024
Princess Sofia of Sweden has appeared in Vogue Scandinavia ahead of her 40th birthday and given a rare interview.  The princess, who will be celebrating her 40th birthday on 6 December, was photographed both at the Royal Palace in Stockholm with her husband and children…
European Royals

The princess who just shared that her imminent royal baby is a a very welcome surprise

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3rd December 2024
It’s already one of the big royal events of 2025 but the imminent arrival of a brand new royal baby is making headlines before they are born. Princess Sofia of Sweden has revealed that her fourth child, due in early spring, is a bonus baby and her three boys can’t wait to meet their new sibling. Speaking to Swedish Vogue magazine in a special interview to mark her 40th birthday…
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European Royals

We three queens and just one king: a very royal turnout for a Christmas celebration

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1st December 2024
The royal countdown to Christmas got under way with a majestic festive show put on by one queen and celebrated by another three. Queen Margrethe of Denmark welcomed regal relatives and friends to the famous Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen to see her work on a production of a favourite Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker. Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in January after 52 years as Danish monarch…
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Norway

A special Christmas tree with royal links is on its way to London

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27th November 2024
One of London’s most beloved holiday traditions is underway as a 20 metre tree makes its way to the heart of the city.And this special celebration has very royal origins. Each year, Norway sends a tree to the United Kingdom at Christmas to be put up in Trafalgar Square. It is sent as a thank you for British support during the Second World War. From Norway to Trafalgar Square…
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