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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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Swedish royal finances and taxes revealed

Recently, the Swedish Royal Family’s tax report was revealed. The Swedish newspaper Expressen was able to take a look at the financial situation of each member of the Swedish Royal Family. Swedes are, in general, very open about their income and financial situation.
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First photo of Sweden's newest prince released

The Swedish Royal Court released the first photo of their newest member yesterday on their official website and social media accounts. The image shows the little royal in his car seat with his parents, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia outside their home of Villa Solbacken. Big brother, one-year-old Prince Alexander is not featured. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are back home at Villa…
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First photo of Sweden’s newest prince released

The Swedish Royal Court released the first photo of their newest member yesterday on their official website and social media accounts. The image shows the little royal in his car seat with his parents, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia outside their home of Villa…
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Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s second child – What will the name be?

A short time ago it became known that Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia of Sweden has given birth to a healthy baby. Both mother and child are in good health. Now there are two major questions. What will be the name of the little Prince or Princess be and what title will the newest member of the Swedish Royal Family have? H.R.H. Prince Alexander’s christening at Drottningholm…
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