Sweden

King Carl Gustaf in historic gesture as Sweden marks Veterans' Day

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30th May 2025
King Carl XVI Gustaf made an historic gesture as he marked his country’s Veterans’ Day.The Swedish king presented the prestigious Military Cross of the Order of the Sword, Second Class to Lieutenant Colonel Liridona Dauti, making her the first woman outside the country’s royal family to be given the award.Lieutenant Colonel Liridona Dauti was recognised for the bravery…
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Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle bring good luck to Sweden's ice hockey players

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11th May 2025
Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle got in the sporting spirit when they visited the World Ice Hockey Championship to cheer on Team Sweden as they faced Slovakia. Prince Daniel and his daughter were able to visit Team Sweden in the locker room before the game against Slovakia to chat with the players.Prince Daniel is the Patron of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, but…
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A first for a future queen and a little princess on a king's big day

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30th April 2025
The crowds had come to celebrate a special day for the King of Sweden but they also ended up seeing an important first for the country’s future queen and a little princess.As King Carl XVI Gustaf took the salute at a special ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm to mark his birthday, he was joined by Crown Princess Victoria for the very first time.Usually, Victoria joins the rest…
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The ultimate fairy tale princess tiara that's now a modern royal classic

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17th March 2025
Meet the tiara that has put fairytale into princess in the 21st century.The Swedish Royal Family has a large jewellery collection, with several pieces well over a century old and nearly every major gemstone represented. The Swedish Aquamarine Kokoshnik Tiara is a family favourite with two princesses making it a fairytale stand out in recent times. The tiara features diamonds set in a…
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