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…
She would go on to become the
longest-serving Queen of Sweden, but no one could have expected
what the future reserved for her as Silvia Renate Sommerlath
was born on 23 December 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany. The youngest
and only daughter of Walther Sommerlath and Alice…
An unusual wedding tiara for a popular princess sparkles among Sweden's royal emeralds
19th December 2023
Emeralds might be the birth stone of May
but their green hue gives them a Christmas sparkle all of their
own. Some of the most stunning emerald creations belong to the
royal family of Sweden. Sweden’s emerald collection may be few, but
they make up for it in their…
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…
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s
family has released their annual festive video, just a week before
Christmas Eve. Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess
Estelle and Prince Oscar feature in a video from the Royal Palace’s
Bernadotte floor. This year…
The sapphire tiara that became the favourite of an historic queen
12th December 2023
Queen Silvia, who has been consort of
Sweden longer than anyone else in the country’s history, is rather
fond of the sapphire tiara belonging to her family’s dynasty. She’s
worn it on many important occasions, including a string of Nobel
Prize ceremonies and at the…
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…
It’s one of the most anticipated events
in the royal calendar each year, and the Swedish Royal Family never
fails to disappoint at the Nobel Prize ceremonies. The annual event
begins in the Stockholm Concert Hall where King Carl XVI Gustaf
presents each of the Nobel…
The necklace that became one of the most popular tiaras of a glittering royal family
10th December 2023
Crown Princess Victoria has chosen one of
the most famous tiaras in her royal family’s collection for this
year’s Nobel ceremonies. The heir to the throne of Sweden wore an
amethyst diadem that has become popular with her dynasty and which
has a romantic history all…
Queen Silvia makes special gift request for her milestone birthday
5th December 2023
The Queen of Sweden has made a special
request to those wanting to send her a gift to mark a milestone
birthday and asked them to send donations to support children
experiencing mental health issues in Ukraine through the conflict
there. Queen Silvia wants anyone who wishes to celebrate her day
with a present to contribute to a fundraiser organised by
Radiohjalpen within the World Children…
