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…
The birthday celebrations of King Carl
XVI Gustaf of Sweden have gotten back to normal after two years of
restrictions due to the global health crisis. Hundreds gathered in
the Outer Courtyard of Stockholm Palace for the traditional
birthday celebrations that kicked off…
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…
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…
British and Swedish royals have teamed up
in Stockholm for a cause close to all their hearts – dyslexia.
Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, travelled
to Stockholm to join Queen Silvia, Prince Carl Philip and Princess
Sofia for the first World…
Orthodox Christians have celebrated
Easter, and Princess Sofia of Sweden took part in a special Easter
service in honour of Ukrainians in Sweden. Many royals around the
world decided to attend Easter services in traditionally Ukrainian
churches to show their support…
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 Sweden King
Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden’s accession came less than two years
before Queen Elizabeth…
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
of Sweden have spent time with Ukrainian refugee children in
Stockholm. Their Royal Highnesses travelled to the Nordic Museum to
visit an activity centre designed to help the Ukrainian children
assimilate into Sweden. The…
The Swedish Royal Court has announced an
incoming state visit from Finland. Upon the invitation from
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and First
Lady Jenni Haukio will be in Stockholm on 17 and 18 May 2022.
The invitation comes as declarations…
The sixth birthday of Prince Alexander of
Sweden capped off a celebratory few days for the Swedish Royal
Family. Prince Alexander marked his sixth birthday on 19 April, and
his parents shared a new photo of their eldest on their Instagram
account, saying: “Today our effervescent and wonderful Alexander
turns 6 years old.” View this post on…
