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 Carl…
A calm 2022 leads toward a hectic 2023 for the Swedish Royal Family
31st December 2022
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…
As 2022 comes to an end, Royal Central
takes a look back at our ten most popular posts of the year. Our
eighth most read article was by Oskar Aanmoen on the criticism
surrounding Crown Princess Victoria’s choice of dog. Originally
published on 3rd January 2022, the full…
King of Sweden's Christmas message sent to Swedes and Ukrainians
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 society’s…
A Christmas Eve visit to the local traffic depot for the Swedish Crown Princess and her family
25th December 2022
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…
Cinderella takes centre stage for Crown Princess Family of Sweden's annual Christmas video
20th December 2022
The Crown Princess Family of Sweden has
released their annual Christmas video greeting to the public. This
year, the video centres around the family’s visit to Stockholm’s
Royal Opera to see Cinderella. Crown Princess Victoria, Prince
Daniel, Princess Estelle and…
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…
The Nobel Prize festivities were back to
their usual splendour this year after a two-year hiatus due to the
global health crisis, and Sweden’s Royal Family shined in the
jewels from the Royal Vault as the awards were handed out. King
Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown…
Swedes express concern for King Carl Gustaf during Nobel banquet
11th December 2022
Swedes have expressed concern for their
King after seeing him at the Nobel Prize banquet in Stockholm. The
Swedish people took to social media to express concern after King
Carl XVI Gustaf gave a speech at the traditional Nobel banquet that
was back to its usual…
Several monarchs share a holiday message
to mark Christmas and the New Year. Queen Wilhelmina of the
Netherlands delivered the first royal Christmas message via radio
in 1931, and King George V of Great Britain delivered his first
Christmas message in 1932 to launch what would become the BBC World
Service. Now, it’s a well established festive tradition. If you are
interested, you can now…
