Sweden

A look at the change in the laws of succession that irked a king

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22nd August 2023
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 Crown Princess of Sweden but instead titled Princess Victoria. When her younger brother, Carl Philip, was born in May 1979…
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The Laws of Succession in ... Sweden

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22nd August 2023
The line of succession to the Swedish throne is dictated by the Swedish constitution, which sets out requirements for those in line to the throne. Currently, there are only eleven people in the line of succession.In Sweden, the Act of Succession governs who can succeed…
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Ukraine’s President and First Lady meet royals in Sweden and Denmark

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21st August 2023
The Ukrainian Presidential Couple has paid visits to several European countries over the past couple of days to strengthen ties and support and spent two days with the Danish Royal Family.President Zelenskyy and First Lady Zelenska arrived in Denmark on Sunday afternoon, marking their first official visit to the Scandinavian country.The Danish Royal Family’s Instagram account stated that…
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Why King Carl Gustaf has 16 in his name

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21st August 2023
Why does King Carl Gustaf of Sweden have the number 16 Roman numerals in between his two names?King Carl XVI Gustaf means that the current monarch is the 16th ruler to use the name Carl (or Charles).However, there haven’t actually been 16 monarchs to use the…
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The Swedish monarch and the Nobels

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18th August 2023
While each royal family has annual ceremonial events that they are known for, the Swedish Royal Family has a yearly event that is publicised around the globe.Each year, the Swedish Royal Family takes part in the Nobel Prize award ceremonies.The Nobel Award Prize…
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The Golden Jubilee of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden - everything you need to know about 2023's royal celebration

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12th August 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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Taking a look at Stockholm Palace

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9th August 2023
Sitting on the water in the Swedish capital of Stockholm is Stockholm Palace, commonly referred to just as The Royal Palace; it is the official residence and location of the offices of the His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia and where they conduct royal…
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Taking a look at Haga Palace

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7th August 2023
Haga Palace, the current home of the Crown Princess Family of Sweden, is located in Haga Park in Solna, Sweden.It was built in 1802 and designed by King Gustav IV Adolf’s commissioned architect, Carl Christoffer Gjörwell. Haga Palace (or Haga Slott), located just north of Gustav III’s Pavilion, was modelled after ballet master Gallidiers Italian villa at Drottningholm Palace. The…
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