Sweden

The romantic tiara worn by a royal bride on the day she became a queen

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23rd December 2023
It’s among the most unusual pieces in any royal collection and, in recent years, it’s acquired a reputation as the go to tiara for Sweden’s royal brides. The diadem now known as ‘the Cameo’ has a long and romantic history. It was worn by Silvia Sommerlath on the day she married King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and became the country’s queen. Their daughter, Crown…
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Sweden's longest-tenured consort turns 80

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23rd December 2023
Queen Silvia of Sweden marks her 80th birthday today, but who is the longest-tenured consort in Swedish history? We discuss the German-born wife of King Carl XVI Gustaf as she celebrates a milestone birthday. Silvia Renate Sommerlath was born on 23 December 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany, to Walther and Alice Sommerlath. Silvia is half German, through her father, and half Brazilian, through her…
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Queen Silvia surrounded by all her grandchildren at special Christmas event

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19th December 2023
Queen Silvia of Sweden was surrounded by all her grandchildren at a special Christmas event at the Royal Palace. The Queen, who turns 80 on 23rd December, was joined by Princess Estelle (11), Prince Oscar (7), Prince Alexander (7), Prince Gabriel (6), Prince Julian (2), Princess Leonore (9), Prince Nicolas (8), and Princess Adrienne (5) to welcome the Christmas trees to the palace. The trees…
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A glamourous night for Sweden’s royals as they continue Nobel celebrations

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12th December 2023
The Swedish Royal Family has continued their glamourous Nobel celebrations. As is customary, King Carl XVI Gustaf hosted the Nobel laureates at Stockholm Palace for a gala dinner. The Royal Family was represented by the King, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Christina, and Tord Magnusson. Dressed in tiaras and jewels, the…
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