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The special bond between Princess Sofia and Princess Estelle

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23rd July 2023
The bond between Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and his nieces and nephews is known to be strong, but his wife, Princess Sofia, has grown to have a special bond with young Princess Estelle, who also happens to be Carl Philip’s goddaughter.Sofia has been in Estelle’s life since the day she was born, and she even attended the future queen’s christening in 2012 as Carl…
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All the best photos from Victoriadagen

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15th July 2023
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden celebrated her 46th birthday on 14 July with the traditional events at Solliden Palace and the Victoria Day Concert at Borgholm Castle.See all the best photos from this year’s event below![getty src=”1544083362&#8243…
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A look at Solliden Palace, Sweden's summer residence

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14th July 2023
Situated on the island of Öland, Solliden Palace has been the summer getaway for Swedish royals since 1906. Today it offers a beautiful summer retreat for the family and plays host to Crown Princess Victoria’s annual birthday celebrations in July. But at the time, it provided a much-needed getaway from city life for another Crown Princess Victoria.Construction on the palace started in…
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Crown Princess Victoria: Godmother of Europe

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14th July 2023
Crown Princess Victoria is often referred to as the ‘Godmother of Europe.’ She received this rather unusual nickname because she has 18 (yes, eighteen) godchildren.Crown Princess Victoria is one of Europe’s most popular royals. Every single year she is…
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What is Victoriadagen?

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14th July 2023
Today marks one of the most important days in the Swedish royal year – Victoriadagen.It is celebrated annually on 14 July to honour Crown Princess Victoria. The celebrations began on her second birthday in 1979 and also honours one Swedish sportsperson for their…
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Carl Gustaf’s time as Crown Prince

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12th July 2023
Sweden celebrates two significant royal jubilees this year; 2023 marks 500 years since Gustav Vasa became Sweden’s King, and it is also the Golden Jubilee since of King Carl XVI Gustaf.On 29 October 1950, four-year-old Prince Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus, Duke of Jämtland, became the Crown Prince of Sweden after the death of King Gustaf V.Carl Gustaf was educated privately at the…
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The christening of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

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8th July 2023
Ahead of his jubilee in September, we are taking a look at the King of Sweden’s life. Learn about his christening below:King Carl XVI Gustaf was born on 30 April 1946 as the last of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla’s five children at Haga Palace. Carl…
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REVEALED: Sweden's Jubilee schedule

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7th July 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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