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Princess Madeleine to be at father’s side during surgery

Princess Madeleine of Sweden is set to return to Sweden from her Florida home for her father, King Carl XVI Gustaf’s heart surgery. The King’s surgery is scheduled for Monday, 20 February. Many have speculated whether this could mean that the Swedish monarch’s overall condition is worse than has been said. According to the Swedish magazine “Svensk Damtidning,” Princess…
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The King of Sweden to undergo heart surgery

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is to undergo heart surgery on the advice of his doctors. His Majesty will have the procedure on Monday 20th February 2023. A royal spokesperson says the operation will be performed using keyhole surgery. The King will spend a few…
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Swedish jubilee tour kicks off

The county tours by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have kicked off as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations for the King. The King and Queen undertook the first stop in each of Sweden’s counties last week in Södermanland County and the city of Nyköping. Their Majesties toured the Södermanland County Museum as the first engagement of the country-wide tour. The…
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King of Sweden shares secret to happy marriage

The King of Sweden has shared the secret to a happy marriage. King Carl XVI Gustaf revealed his best (and surprising) relationship advice in the documentary movie “The King,” which will premiere in theatres on 24 February. His Majesty said the secret to his happy 47-year marriage to Queen Silvia is – separate bathrooms. In the film, Karin af Klintberg asks the monarch…
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Why Sweden is celebrating two anniversaries in 2023

While many know of the Golden Jubilee celebrations planned for King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden is marking two significant anniversaries this year. Not only is the country celebrating Carl Gustaf’s 50 years on the throne, but they are also marking 500 years of modern Sweden. Most celebrations will centre around the reigning monarch and his achievements; however, on 6 June, festivities…
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