Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden takes lead as her royal family invest in the power of the sea

The Swedish Royal Family have taken to the proverbial seas with King Carl Gustaf awarding the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize and Crown Princess Victoria keeping busy for World Water Week.  King Carl Gustaf presented Professor Günter Blöschl with the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize for his groundbreaking work on the effects of climate change on flood risks. Queen Silvia joined the king for the…
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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden adds royal touch as Kiruna church is moved to new home

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden has taken part in one of the biggest social media events of 2025 and it involves the actual relocation of a whole church. Kiruna Church was built in the early 20th century. Sitting in the northern-most city of Sweden, Kiruna, the church is one of the largest wooden structures in the country.  The beloved church was in great danger in its original home in the city…
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What to expect from Sweden's royals on their country's national day

The Swedish Royal Family will be celebrating their country’s National Day on 6 June. A major event on the royal calendar, we will be seeing the extended royal family of Sweden and some will mark the day by wearing their traditional costumes.  National Day in Sweden marks two major historical anniversaries. On 6 June 1523, Gustav Vasa was elected as king and Sweden became an independent…
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A very royal meeting as an emperor welcomes a king

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, he met the Emperor of Japan.  The Swedish king began his trip on 13 May and visited the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025 in…
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