Sweden

A first for a future queen and a little princess on a king's big day

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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Sweden

The ultimate fairy tale princess tiara that's now a modern royal classic

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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Sweden

The teenage princess now following in her mum's footsteps

Princess Estelle of Sweden may only just have turned thirteen but , like many teenagers, she is making her own fashion statements. As she celebrated her birthday, the Swedish Royal Court released new portraits of Princess Estelle in Prince Bertil’s apartment at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. For the photos, the future queen wore a cream short-sleeved jumper in a boucle cashmere…
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Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria channels historic queen in a very unexpected way

Crown Princess Victoria has made an unexpected nod to one of the most famous queens of all in her latest appearance. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria have held a meeting with Sweden’s Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The Swedish monarch and prime minister meet regularly to discuss government plans and issues. And, occasionally, the heir joins…
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