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King of Sweden sends condolence message to President Trump after California wildfires

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24th November 2018
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent his condolences to President Donald Trump after fires ravaged California. So far, 87 have been killed, and almost 500 are still missing. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, a total area of nearly 400 square miles have been destroyed. His Majesty remarked: “The Queen and I wish to express our most sincere condolences on…
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Sweden’s Parliament Speaker previously planned to involve the King in establishing a new government

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22nd November 2018
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

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18th November 2018
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

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11th November 2018
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. Prosecutor…
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Princess Sofia attends breakfast on gender equality

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7th November 2018
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

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28th October 2018
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 anonymously…
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