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What is so special about a Swedish Royal Christening?

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…
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New Photos Released of Swedish Royals

Photo Anna-Lena Ahlström, The Royal Court Princess Madeleine of Sweden posted three new photographs to her Facebook page, with the caption, “My sister and I are blessed as mothers with two sweet little girls who adore each other!” The release coincides with the…
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Godparents for Prince Oscar announced

Prince Oscar Carl Olof of Sweden, the second child of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, will be christened at the royal chapel in Drottningholm Palace tomorrow. The palace chapel is where many Swedish royals are baptized, including Oscar’s older sister, four-year-old, Princess Estelle. The two-month-old’s godparents have been this afternoon announced by the Swedish Royal Court…
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New Photos of Prince Alexander of Sweden

The Swedish Royal Court has released several new photos of Prince Alexander of Sweden with his parents for Prince Carl-Philip’s 37th birthday and to give thanks for all the well wishes. The photos are accompanied by a personal thank you for the proud parents, “We…
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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden Celebrates His 70th Birthday

At 08:00 the final day of a week-long birthday celebration for The King began with 43 Swedish flags being raised on Skeppsbron accompanied by a soundtrack of the Life Guards Music Corps. A traditional Te Deum thanksgiving service in the Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm followed at 10:00. At 10:25 the Swedish Navy’s Music Corps marched and performed a musical program in the Outer…
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First photo of Prince Alexander of Sweden released!

The first photo of the newborn Prince Alexander of Sweden have been released by the Swedish Royal Court. The photo of the three-day-old prince was taken by his father, Prince Carl-Philip, at Drottningholm Palace. The prince’s full name was announced two days after his…
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Swedish newborn Prince's name revealed!

The youngest member of the Swedish Royal Family’s name was announced today during a cabinet meeting by his grandfather Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and in the presence of his aunt Crown Princess Victoria. The young Prince, son of Prince Carl-Philip and Princess Sofia…
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Sweden's New Prince Is Fifth in Line to the Throne

The past year has been an eventful one for the Swedish royal family. Princess Madeleine gave birth to Prince Nicolas in June, only two days after the wedding of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel had their second child, Prince Oscar, last month. And finally, completingthe trio, Princess Sofia gave birth to a healthy baby boy last Tuesday at 18.28 local…
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