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Sweden's Royal Court presents King Carl Gustaf with special jubilee gift

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13th September 2023
Sweden’s Royal Court has given their King, Carl Gustaf, a special gift for his Golden Jubilee.The Royal Court collected money to erect two monograms of the King on the gates of Logården. They now have a place of honour next to King Karl XIV Johan’s monogram on the gates. Of course, Karl XIV Johan was the first Bernadotte King of Sweden.The version of Carl Gustaf’s…
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The guest list at King Carl Gustaf's jubilee

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13th September 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s Golden Jubilee celebrations will begin tomorrow, 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…
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The passed over prince who has a rather unusual place in royal history

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13th September 2023
He’s the prince born as heir whose claim to a throne passed to a big sister when he was still a baby. And his unusual place in royal history is still spoken of by his father, the Jubilee King of Sweden, today.On May 13 979, Queen Silvia of Sweden gave birth to her second child, a son, at Stockholm Palace. The new Crown Prince of Sweden’s birth was celebrated with a 42-gun salute.
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How Swedish monarchs are crowned

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12th September 2023
Earlier this year, we were treated to an ancient coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey when King Charles III was crowned, but what did King Carl XVI Gustaf’s crowing look like?In comparison, Carl XVI Gustaf was crowned King in a much more subdued atmosphere. Modern…
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The Swedish princess whose compassion for children is noted around the world

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12th September 2023
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 workShe 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

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12th September 2023
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

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11th September 2023
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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