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The Swedish princess whose compassion for children is noted around the world

The King of Sweden is celebrating his Golden Jubilee, the first monarch in his country’s history to reign for 50 years. His family is sharing the festivities with him – here we reveal how his youngest child, Princess Madeleine, has made compassion for children her life’s work She was born Madeleine Thérèse Amelie Josephine on 10 June 1982 at Drottningholm Palace in…
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Prince Daniel not forgotten ahead of 50th birthday

Prince Daniel of Sweden may celebrate his 50th birthday on his father-in-law’s Golden Jubilee, but that doesn’t mean the Royal Family and Sweden have forgotten him during this time of celebration. The Royal Court released three new photos of the Prince before…
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The King of Sweden's Jubilee celebrations are under way - here's everything you need to know about this royal party

The Royal Court of Sweden has revealed the schedule for King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee in September. The jubilee week will begin on 12 September when the King opens the National Assembly. The following day, he will receive an official gift from the Riksdag (parliament) and Swedish government and host a reception at the Royal Palace (also known as Stockholm Palace). Another set…
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The law that turned a Crown Prince into a Crown Princess

Before 1980, the Swedish line of succession was governed by agnatic primogeniture – meaning females were excluded from the line of succession. King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia’s first child was a girl – Victoria – who was born in July 1977; at birth, she was not…
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Swedish Royal Family unveils new photos ahead of Jubilee

The Swedish Royal Court has unveiled two new official photos ahead of the Jubilee week of King Carl XVI Gustaf. The first image shows three generations of Bernadottes: the King with his heir, Crown Princess Victoria, and her daughter, Princess Estelle. Photo: Clément Morin/Royal Court, Sweden The second photo is of the extended Royal Family, where the King and Queen are surrounded by…
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Royal attendees confirm attendance at Jubilee celebrations of Sweden's King

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s Golden Jubilee celebrations will take place later this month, and we know which royals will join in the festivities. The King will be joined by his wife, Queen Silvia, and their children and spouses: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia and Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill. His sisters, Princess Margaretha…
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