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Sweden’s Parliament Speaker previously planned to involve the King in establishing a new government

Yesterday, the Swedish media reported that the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, the Riksdag, had a secret plan. Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén wanted to involve King Carl XVI Gustaf in the current ongoing government crisis. His plan was that the King could appoint a new Prime Minister. Norlén, who represents Östergötland County, is an important member of the Swedish Moderate Party.
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Princess Estelle takes up new hobby

Princess Estelle of Sweden has begun an acting course at Calle Flygare theatre school in Vasatan, Stockholm. Accompanied by her father, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle was said to look expectant and happy as she undertook her first lesson this past week, according to Swedish…
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Second man arrested over the theft of the Swedish Crown Jewels

Swedish police have arrested a second man in relation to the theft Swedish Crown Jewels which were stolen in July and are still missing. Police prosecutor Reena Devgun said: “The person who is arrested is of interest in the investigation. Interrogation will be conducted shortly and I will then take a stand for the continued detention.” In September, that the first arrest was made.
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Princess Sofia attends breakfast on gender equality

Princess Sofia of Sweden has attended a breakfast meeting on gender equality on Wednesday morning. The Duchess of Värmland was joined by, among others, Melinda Gates. After taking a week off to enjoy some family time with her sons, Prince Alexander and Prince Gabriel and…
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Princesses who married commoners: Princess Madeleine of Sweden

Continuing our series on princesses who married commoners, we are taking a look at Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her American-British husband, Christopher O’Neill. After fleeing to New York City after a broken heart and engagement, Madeleine met her soulmate in the Big Apple. Healing from a broken heart, Madeleine soon became friends with a man named Christopher O’Neill. He…
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Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel end Middle Eastern trip in Lebanon

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden have concluded their Middle Eastern trip in Lebanon. The Crown Princess Couple arrived in Beruit alongside Swedish government council member, Lena Hallengren on 17 October. They were first welcomed at the Presidential Palace in Beirut by Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun. That evening they attended a dinner hosted by Lebanese Prime…
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