Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf says he is 'deeply pained' in new statement, adding Crown Princess Victoria is an 'extraordinary asset'

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has released a statement following the broadcast of an interview on Swedish television, in which he said it was unfair that his younger son, Carl Philip, was not heir to the throne. Prior to January 1st 1980, Prince Carl Philip was heir to the throne, despite having an elder sister in Princess Victoria. The Swedish legislative body later introduced a…
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Why this year's royal celebration in Sweden is a real Jubilee

Another year, another Jubilee. We’ve got used to these monarchical milestones in recent years. However, the celebrations in Sweden this September for the half century of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s rule have their own claim to fame. For the Swedish monarch is marking a true Jubilee. On September 15th 2023, the longest reigning king in Europe will mark the 50th anniversary of his reign.
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A calm 2022 leads toward a hectic 2023 for the Swedish Royal Family

This year was relatively calm for the Swedish Royal Family; however, they will have a hectic 2023 with a Golden Jubilee to celebrate for King Carl XVI Gustaf. Let’s look back at the Swedish royals’ 2022 before they take on 2023. January This month was full of sickness for the family. The King, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel all tested positive for COVID.
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A Christmas Eve visit to the local traffic depot for the Swedish Crown Princess and her family

Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and her husband, Prince Daniel, took their two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, to visit the local traffic depot in Ulvsunda outside of Stockholm on Christmas Eve. The Crown Princess Family visited the depot to wish the staff a happy Christmas since the workers had to work on the holiday. In addition, they wanted to express their gratitude for…
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