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Protesters in the Middle East burn pictures of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

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3rd August 2023
Images of the King of Sweden have been set alight by protesters in several countries in the Middle East in the wake of a series of burnings of the Koran in Sweden.Muslims around the world have expressed their offence at the Koran burnings. Now, photos of Carl XVI Gustaf have been set on fire in several countries.The Swedish Royal Court has declined to comment on the matter. Most Swedes…
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Causes close to a jubilee King's heart

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2nd August 2023
As King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates his Golden Jubilee, let’s look at some of the causes close to his heart.The Swedish Royal House website lists the environment, nature and conservation, Scouting, technology and cars, art, music, food and sports among the causes the…
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Swedish Jubilee: The King's Early Reign

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1st August 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is celebrating his Golden Jubilee as 2023 marks 50 years since he ascended to the Swedish throne. This is a significant milestone as it is the first Golden Jubilee in Sweden. We will be looking at King Carl Gustaf’s early reign. King…
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Why do Swedish royals use a French surname? The origins of the first Bernadotte

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31st July 2023
Sweden was a monarchy long before its current ruling house arrived on the throne. However, it was the last dynasty to accede to the throne that made it famous. Its founder was born in France, and the Kingdom of Sweden was his reward for a well-conducted campaign during the Napoleonic wars. Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte was born in Pau, southern France, on the 26th of January 1763, the…
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Granny Knows Best: the grandparents of King Carl XVI Gustaf

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16th July 2023
Grandparents have an important role in the lives of their grandchildren – royal or not. However, when your grandchild is a future monarch, the influence is that much more important. Continuing our series, Royal Central takes a look at the grandparents of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.King Gustaf VI AdolfGustaf Adolf was the paternal grandfather and predecessor to King Carl XVI…
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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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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 voted the most popular royal in her country Sweden. Many royals seem to like the Crown Princess, as well, as they have often…
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