This year marks 200 years since Karl
XIV Johan became king of both Norway and Sweden. The French
General, who became Swedish and Norwegian King, was used to
troubled times. After he became a monarch, this did not change. The
Swedish representatives created problems for the King. There were
also more threats from Norway about political issues and a threat
of war throughout the period when Norway…
As 59 locations in Sweden are currently
on fire, King Carl XVI Gustaf has released a statement regarding
the forest fires. He praised the work of emergency services working
to bring the blazes under control, as well as expressed support for
those who have been directly…
Sweden and the Swedish Royal Family
celebrated the 41st birthday of Crown Princess Victoria yesterday
at Solliden Palace and Borgholm’s sports venue. Each year
Victoriadagen (Victoria Day) is observed in Sweden in honour of
their future monarch. As is tradition, the day…
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
the same prize in 1996. A…
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…
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 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…
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 on Skavlan that 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 to keep…
