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…
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden was welcomed
to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo by Emperor Naruhito of Japan during
an important visit to the country. The King of Sweden has been
visiting Expo 2025 during an official visit to Japan and as his
time in the country came to a close…
Queen Silvia receives prestigious global humanitarian award in New York City
13th May 2025
Queen Silvia has travelled to New York to
receive the Global Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The
Ellis Island Honors Society recognises global leaders who are
committed to helping those less fortunate, and Queen Silvia was
chosen as an honoree this year for…
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…
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of
Sweden have been hosting Icelandic President Tómasdóttir for a
State Visit. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess
Madeleine wore some of their favourite jewels for the State Dinner
that took place in the Royal Palace in…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden celebrated
his birthday at the Royal Palace in Stockholm with a number of
firsts. He was joined by his family and they had clearly compared
notes on style before their appearance with some even swapping
clothes for some real royal…
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…
Diamonds are easily the most popular
jewel in royal collections; royal families have been adding
diamonds to their vaults for centuries. Princess Margaret of
Connaught’s Diamond Tiara is one of the most unusual diamond tiaras
in use today and it’s very popular with…
Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine of
Sweden have visited the Vatican City for a World Childhood
Foundation conference calling for stronger protection for children
everywhere from rapidly evolving technology. Queen Silvia
founded the Foundation in 1999 with the aim of…
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…
