The woman who became Princess Lilian of
Sweden, Duchess of Halland in 1976 spent over thirty years waiting
for the opportunity to marry the man she loved and all because he
was a price. She and her husband, Prince Bertil, put their own
happiness second to the security of the Swedish crown for it meant
that they could never have a family of their own. But they became
an integral part of Sweden’s…
Celebrations for Queen Silvia's 80th birthday to begin next month
22nd October 2023
Celebrations for Queen Silvia of Sweden’s
80th birthday are set to begin next month. The Queen will turn 80
on 23 December, right in the midst of the hectic final Christmas
rush. To make sure Her Majesty is celebrated properly, the Royal
Court has said…
King Carl XVI Gustaf speaks of sorrow after two Swedish people are killed in terror attack in Brussels
17th October 2023
The King of Sweden has sent condolences
to the families of two of his compatriots killed in a terror attack
in Brussels. Two men were shot dead while fans gathered at a cafe
to watch a football match in the Belgian capital. A third person
was injured. Police in Belgium…
Prince Carl Philip has attended an
important racing competition, which took place in Karlskoga.
On 7th and 8th October, the prince was at the Gelleråsen Arena,
where he watched the several stages of this year’s competition
which carries his name. For 2023, the winners were Noel Sundberg,
racing for Rotax Max Junior, Simon Ohlin, for Rotax Max Senior, and
Rasmus Fridell for Rotax Max…
Swedish royal guests confirmed for Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday celebrations
30th September 2023
The Swedish Royal Court has confirmed who
will attend Prince Christian of Denmark’s 18th birthday
celebrations next month. There’s no surprise that Crown Princess
Victoria, one of Christian’s godparents, will attend. She will
bring her daughter…
Romance in the air in Sweden as four royals re-wear their wedding tiaras
18th September 2023
For the royal women at King Carl XVI
Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee gala dinner on 15 September, it was another
opportunity to wear their best jewels. For a handful of them, it
was the chance to re-wear their respective wedding tiaras. Queen
Anne-Marie of Greece — The…
All the best photos from King Carl XVI Gustaf's Golden Jubilee
17th September 2023
From 14 to 16 September, Sweden
celebrated their longest-reigning monarch, King Carl XVI Gustaf,
who marked 50 years on the throne. Royal from Scandinavia came to
Stockholm to attend various events, including a ballet and opera,
Te Deum and gala dinner before the King and Queen concluded the
Golden Jubilee celebrations with a motorcade through the capital.
Let’s take a look back at…
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee
celebrations have come to a close in Stockholm with a carriage ride
through the city and a concert at Norrbro. On Saturday, 16
September, King Carl Gustaf and his wife, Queen Silvia, took part
in a horse-drawn procession…
Sweden has been celebrating King Carl XVI
Gustaf and his Golden Jubilee for the past few days. What legacy
will the longest-reigning Swedish monarch leave? The King began his
reign with the motto “For Sweden – With the times,” and he has held
true to…
The gilded gift from a king to friends and family marking a milestone
16th September 2023
The King of Sweden has presented a very
special new medal to his family and visiting heads of state. As
King Carl XVI Gustaf became the first Swedish monarch to mark fifty
years on the throne, he presented a Jubilee medal to those involved
in his celebrations. The gilded emblem could be seen on the special
guests at the celebrations in Stockholm, including Queen Margrethe
of Denmark and King…
