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Prince Gabriel of Sweden's christening photos released

The Swedish Royal Court released the official photos from Prince Gabriel’s christening, which took place on Friday, 1 December at the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace. The four images, taken by Erika Gerdemark, feature the young royal with his parents, grandparents, aunts and godparents. Erika Gerdemark / Kungahuset.se Erika Gerdemark / Kungahuset.se Erika Gerdemark / Kungahuset.se His…
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Sweden's Prince Gabriel christened

At noon local time in Sweden, His Royal Highness Prince Gabriel, the second son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, was christened into the Church of Sweden in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace. The christening was airedlive on SVT and will remain on…
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Prince Gabriel of Sweden's godparents announced

The Swedish Royal Court has announced Prince Gabriel’s godparents ahead of his christening tomorrow in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace. As expected, his paternal aunt, Princess Madeleine and maternal aunt, Sara Hellqvist were on the list. The other godparents…
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Everything you need to know about Prince Gabriel's christening

In a weeks time, Prince Gabriel of Sweden will become a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church when he is christened. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming christening – and more. The Ceremony On 1 December Prince Gabriel Carl Walther, second son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia will be baptised. Just like his brother Alexander and cousins Leonore and Nicolas…
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Malin Akerman talks about her friend Princess Madeleine and the World Childhood Foundation

Swedish-born actress Malin Akerman has spoken publicly about her close relationship with Princess Madeleine and the Swedish Royal Family saying, “They are so down-to-earth. They are such a lovely family.” The comments came during the World Childhood Foundation USA Thank You Gala in New York this week, where Akerman was in attendance to support her good friend Princess Madeleine and…
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Who is Prince Daniel of Sweden?

Prince Daniel of Sweden, Duke of Västergötland is the husband of Crown Princess Victoria, daughter and heir apparent of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. He was born Olof Daniel Westling on the 15 September 1973 in Örebro, Sweden. His parents, Olle and Ewa Westling, are…
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Princess Madeleine attends My Big Day seminar

ANNA-LENA AHLSTRÖM, THE ROYAL COURT, SWEDEN On Wednesday morning, Princess Madeleine of Sweden attended a seminar hosted by her patronage Min Stora Dag (My Big Day in English). The seminar was titled “When Life Does Not Follow Manuscript”and was held at the…
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King Carl XVI Gustaf sends condolence message to United States after devastating hurricanes

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent a condolence message to the United States after the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida over the past several weeks. In a letter to US President Donald Trump, the King said,“The Queen and I wish to express our deepest and most sincere condolences on the tragic loss of life and immense…
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