Sweden

Swedish royals attend Prince Julian's Te Deum

Members of the Swedish Royal Family attended a Te Deum at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm Palace on Sunday at noon to mark the birth of Prince Julian. Due to the pandemic, those in attendance were limited to King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prince Carl Philip, proud big brother Prince Alexander, Princess Sofia’s sister, Lina, and Sofia’s parents, Erik and Marie Hellqvist.
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Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf reveals new grandson's name

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden revealed his grandson’s name and dukedom in a cabinet meeting this morning at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The third son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia has been named Julian Herbert Folke. His full title is Prince Julian Herbert Folke of Sweden, Duke of Halland. The middle name Folke is one of the King’s middle names and was the name of…
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Norway

King Harald releases Easter message

While remaining on sick leave, King Harald of Norway released an Easter message to the Norwegian people on Friday. Norway is in its third wave of the pandemic, and the King began his message by saying: “There are probably no more words that help right…
Sweden

What dukedom could Sweden’s new prince receive?

The names of the newest Prince of Sweden will be revealed by his grandfather in a cabinet meeting on Sunday, 28 March. While there are many guesses as to what the little royal may be named, what dukedom will he receive? There are several dukedoms available including…
Sweden

Swedish Royal Family "very happy" about new prince

The Swedish Royal Family is “very happy” with the news of their new family member. The third son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia was born yesterday morning at 11.19 am at Danderyd Hospital weighing 3220 grams and 49 centimetres. The Information Manager at the Royal Court, Margareta Thorgen, told Expressen that the Royal Family has been informed of the birth and are…
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Sweden

Princess Sofia of Sweden gives birth to her third child

Princess Sofia of Sweden has given birth to her third child – a boy. The Princess gave birth at Danderyd Hospital on the morning of March 26th 2021. Her third son was born at 11.19am. Both Sofia and her baby are doing well. Prince Carl Philip was present for the birth. The baby prince joins big brothers Prince Alexander, 4, and Prince Gabriel, 3. Princess Sofia and Prince Carl…
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