In this edition of “In the beginning”, we
focus on the Bernadotte dynasty which currently rules over
Sweden. The Bernadotte’s first began ruling over the Kingdom of
Sweden in 1818 with King Karl XIV Johan (also called King Charles
XIV John), who was also the King of Norway during this time. He was
born on 26 January 1763 in France as Jean Bernadotte. It was in
1810 that he was…
Princess Madeleine opens up about passion for protecting children
24th September 2016
Princess Madeleine of Sweden spoke
to People Magazine about her passion for protecting
children, especially since she is now a mother of two. While in New
York City last week for meetings with the United Nations, the
Swedish royal attended panel discussions on the…
Princess Madeleine attends Thank You Gala for World Childhood Foundation
18th September 2016
Princess Madeleine of Sweden attended the
Thank You Gala on behalf of the World Childhood Foundation USA last
night in New York City. The black-tie gala was held at Cipriani,
where Andrea Bocelli, Forest Whitaker, and Paul Polman, Unilever
were awarded for their work in…
Project Playground is a non-profit
organisation which focuses on improving life opportunities for
children and young people. It was founded in 2010 by Princess Sofia
of Sweden and Frida Vesterberg. Founders: Princess Sofia and Frida
Vesterberg. Photo: Project Playground Project Playground explained
to Royal Central, “The vision is a safe world where every
child grows up with a belief in…
The new mobile game, Pokémon Go has
caused security issues at Solliden Palace in Öland, where King Carl
Gustaf and Queen Silvia, alongside Crown Princess Victoria, Prince
Daniel, Princess Estelle, and Prince Oscar are currently in
residence for the summer. This is the…
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel raise awareness about childhood obesity
29th June 2016
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and
Prince Daniel recently gave an interview in which they addressed
the issue of childhood obesity in Sweden. This is a particular
concern for the royal couple, who are themselves parents to 4
year-old Princess Estelle and 3 month-old…
It was a beautiful day on 13 June 2015
when Prince Carl Philip, then 36, married Sofia Hellqvist, then 30,
at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm Palace, which was broadcast live
by Swedish channel, SVT. Their engagement was announced on 27 June
2014. In the announcement, Carl Philip and Sofia through the
Swedish Royal Court said, “We are looking forward to a summer
wedding in the middle of June when…
This morning, the Swedish Royal Court
released four new photographs of Princess Estelle,4, and Prince
Oscar, 3 months, in celebration of Swedish National Day on 6 June.
The royal family participates in the festivities each year. These
include the opening of Stockholm Palace…
Prince Alexander of Sweden, son of Prince
Carl-Philip and Princess Sofia, has made his public debut at
Sweden’s National Day today. His parents took him with them for the
official opening of the Royal Palace. He was dressed in a white
outfit and kept warm in a grey…
It is a question that I have
wondered since 2012 when we witnessed the christening of
Princess Estelle in May. In 2013 came princess Leonore, and in 2015
Prince Nicolas. Recently it was Prince Oscar’s turn to receive
his first holy sacrament, and the feeling remains. What makes the
christenings of this royal house so appreciated by royal watchers
throughout the world? The Swedish Royal House…
