Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf presents new banner to military unit

King Carl XVI Gustaf attended a sermon where Skaraborg’s Regiment received a new banner. The Swedish king is Swedish Defence’s primary representative. During this ceremony, King Carl Gustaf spoke freely and expressed his concern for Europe’s future. The ceremony and the royal visit were held on a very special day. Saturday, 8 October, when the visit was carried out, was…
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NorwaySweden

Heirs to the thrones team up for visit to Kenya

In recent decades, the three Nordic monarchies have collaborated in a number of areas. They have carried out events together and thus strengthened the ties between both the nations and the royal families. This autumn, it is time for this again when Crown Prince Haakon of Norway will visit Kenya together withCrown Princess Victoria of Sweden. The trip will take place in late November. The…
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European RoyalsSweden

King and Queen of Sweden to undertake state visit to Jordan

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will pay a state visit to Jordan later this year, visiting the Middle Eastern country at the invitation of King Abdullah II. The Swedish Royal Court announced that the King and Queen would visit Jordan between 15 and 17 November to strengthen the friendly ties between the nations. The state visit will focus on several multilateral and local issues, such as…
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Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf leads Sweden's royals at Opening of Parliament

Autumn is the time for the opening of parliaments, with monarchs are often at the centre of proceedings. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has been joined by the Swedish royal family to attend the state opening of the Swedish national assembly, the Riksdag. The King along with Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia attended on September 27th…
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