Sweden

King of Sweden controversially claims his son should be heir to the throne, not Crown Princess Victoria

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5th January 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf has once again suggested that the law of absolute primogeniture should not have been made retrospective after it was introduced in 1980. 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 constitutional amendment meaning the throne would be inherited by…
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Jubilee year begins in Sweden with new portrait of the King released

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2nd January 2023
The jubilee year has begun in Sweden for King Carl XVI Gustaf, and the Royal Court released a new portrait of His Majesty as the new year began. The Royal Court released the new photo, taken by Thron Ullberg, showing His Majesty in the Royal Palace of Stockholm’s Rikssalen (Hall of State). He is pictured beside the SIlver Throne used in Queen Kristina’s coronation in 1650. King…
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King of Sweden's Christmas message sent to Swedes and Ukrainians

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25th December 2022
King Carl XVI Gustaf addressed both Swedes and Ukrainians during his 2022 Christmas address. As with the other monarchs across Europe, the King addressed the war in Ukraine. He said: “From Stockholm Palace to Ukraine is only a hundred miles as the crow flies. “Christmas is also celebrated there. But for many who live there, it is dark, cold and difficult. Parts of…
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All the jewels at Sweden's Nobel celebrations

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13th December 2022
The annual Nobel Prize ceremonies are one of the most anticipated yearly events for the Swedish Royal Family. It is a white-tie event, and the women in the family wear their best jewels. Given that the Swedish royals share their tiaras, necklaces, and more, it means that we can see many different pieces over the years. This year the ceremony took place on Saturday, 10 December.  Since 1926…
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