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The King of Sweden to undergo heart surgery

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is to undergo heart surgery on the advice of his doctors. His Majesty will have the procedure on Monday 20th February 2023. A royal spokesperson says the operation will be performed using keyhole surgery. The King will spend a few weeks recovering from the procedure, with all engagements from February 20th to March 3rd cancelled. The Royal Household says…
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Swedish jubilee tour kicks off

The county tours by King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have kicked off as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations for the King. The King and Queen undertook the first stop in each of Sweden’s counties last week in Södermanland County and the city of…
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Important trip for Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden revealed

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden will have a busy February with details for a tour abroad released.  Their Royal Highnesses will be travelling to Australia and New Zealand from 13 to 18 February to strengthen the relationships between Sweden and both nations. They will be travelling with the Minister for Aid and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell.  The couple will first visit…
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King of Sweden shares secret to happy marriage

The King of Sweden has shared the secret to a happy marriage. King Carl XVI Gustaf revealed his best (and surprising) relationship advice in the documentary movie “The King,” which will premiere in theatres on 24 February. His Majesty said the secret to his happy…
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Why Queen Silvia isn’t happy with a portrait of Sweden’s Royal Family

Queen Silvia has been photographed and portrayed in paintings many times. But now, the Queen of Sweden has revealed there’s one portrait that she doesn’t really like. In the Swedish magazine “Antiquities and Auction” , Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf have give an exclusive interview from Stockholm Palace. In this new interview, Queen Silvia reveals that it is a portrait painting…
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Jubilee events kick-off in Sweden

The jubilee year for King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has officially begun, with the first official event surrounding celebrations taking place. The Royal Palace of Stockholm was the setting for the Sweden Dinner hosted by the King and Queen Silvia for those who have made…
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Sweden's royals celebrate opera with dramatic history

King Gustav III opened the Royal Opera House in Stockholm on January 18, 1773. To commemorate the 250th anniversary, a gala was held at the Royal Opera in Stockholm, attended by members of the Royal Family. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Christina and her husband, Tord Magnuson, all attended the special event that featured a diverse…
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