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The consorts of 1952: Queen Louise of Sweden

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5th May 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, she had the support of the man she called her “strength and stay” in Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In our special Jubilee series, we look at the other consorts of Europe in 1952.Queen Louise of SwedenAn aunt of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Lady Louise Mountbatten would become the second wife of the Swedish Crown Prince, later…
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Sweden

Sweden's Royal Family gathers for a magnificent dinner to celebrate pandemic efforts

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2nd May 2022
The Swedish Royal Family hosted a large reception at Stockholm Castle at the end of April to celebrate the significant contributions made by the people of Sweden during the Covid-19 pandemic.Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were present at the dinner along with Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia to celebrate those who have made significant contributions to Sweden in…
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Prince Daniel awarded honorary doctorate

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1st May 2022
Prince Daniel was awarded an honorary doctorate last week through the Karolinska Institutet, receiving his award for his commitment to public health and children’s exercise and sports.At a graduation ceremony at Stockholm City Hall, Prince Daniel was awarded his…
Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria stands besides science at glittering award ceremony

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30th April 2022
Crown Princess Victoria awarded the Crafoord prizes for 2020, 2021 and 2022 in a ceremony held at Lund University. After two years of restrictions prevented the event from taking place, Thursday, 28 April, marked the return of the award ceremony for the scientific achievements of individuals. The Crafoord Prize for 2020 was awarded to Enrico Bombieri “for outstanding and influential…
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The Monarchs of 1952: King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden

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26th April 2022
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, she joined a large group of European rulers. In this series, Royal Central looks at the men and women who were ruling on the continent as the longest reign in modern European history got under way.King Gustav VI Adolf of SwedenKing Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden’s accession came less than two years before Queen Elizabeth…
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