Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria has been named Öland’s Inhabitant of the Year; this prize is presented annually as a collaboration between Barometer and Sweden’s Radio since 1980. She was presented with the award yesterday at Solliden Palace – the Royal Family’s summer residence on the island of Öland.
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Victoria’s father, was awarded…
Royals from three nations gathered in The Hague in the Netherlands to attend the Volvo Ocean Race this past weekend. Swedish Prince Carl Philip, Dutch King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Infanta Elena of Spain and her father, King Juan Carlos of Spain were all present…
Continuing our series, we are taking a look at the life of Sofia Hellqvist before becoming Princess Sofia of Sweden.
The pristine lakes, forests, and mountains of Älvdalen, Sweden look straight out of a Disney fairytale. It’s no wonder that a future princess spent her…
New photo as Prince Nicolas of Sweden turns three
15th June 2018
Prince Nicolas of Sweden, the second child and only son of Princess Madeleine and her American-British husband Chris O’Neill, celebrates his third birthday today. Following tradition, a new photo was released this morning by the Royal Court of Sweden.
The picture was taken by Erika Gerdemark. It is believed the picture was taken on the day of Princess Adrienne’s christening.
Photo: Erika…
The royal touch at the World Cup Final
14th June 2018
The World Cup is about to get underway in Russia with the England squad now at their training camp with royal backing after the Duke of Cambridge visited them ahead of their departure for the competition. We know there will be no Windsor representation in the VIP stands…
Official christening photos of Princess Adrienne released
11th June 2018
The Swedish Royal Court has released the official images from Princess Adrienne of Sweden’s christening, which took place on Friday, 8 June in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace.
The 8th of June is a special day in the little royal’s family as her parents, Princess…
Happy Birthday, Princess Madeleine! – 36 facts about the Swedish royal on her birthday
10th June 2018
On 10 June 1982, Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden was born. To celebrate her 36th birthday here are 36 facts on the Swedish royal:
1. Madeleine recently admitted in an interview onSkavlanthat she is naturally a shy person, but she is “working on it.”
2. When she and her husband, Chris lived in New York City, they would sometimes speak in German to one another…
Happy Birthday, Princess Madeleine! - 36 facts about the Swedish royal on her birthday
10th June 2018
On 10 June 1982, Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine of Sweden was born. To celebrate her 36th birthday here are 36 facts on the Swedish royal:
1. Madeleine recently admitted in an interview on Skavlan that she is naturally a shy person, but she is “working on…
Christening for Princess Adrienne of Sweden takes place
8th June 2018
Princess Adrienne of Sweden, the third child of Princess Madeleine and her American-British husband Chris O’Neill, was christened into the Church of Sweden this afternoon in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace. It was all televised live on SVT.
In attendance…
Taking a look at Swedish royal christenings
7th June 2018
As Princess Adrienne’s christening takes place tomorrow in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace, we are taking a look at the traditions of Swedish royal christenings – all of which have been seen as state occasions for centuries.
Since 1906, Swedish royals have worn the same christening gown. It was first worn by then-Prince Gustaf Adolf (later King Gustaf VI Adolf) and has been…