Sweden

Queen Silvia makes special gift request for her milestone birthday

The Queen of Sweden has made a special request to those wanting to send her a gift to mark a milestone birthday and asked them to send donations to support children experiencing mental health issues in Ukraine through the conflict there. Queen Silvia wants anyone who wishes to celebrate her day with a present to contribute to a fundraiser organised by Radiohjalpen within the World Children…
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Queen Silvia celebrates her birthday at a special concert

Queen Silvia of Sweden’s 80th birthday celebrations have commenced with a special concert in Stockholm. The concert was held at the independent music school Lilla Akademien in the Swedish capital, and the newly built concert hall has been named after Her Majesty, who is patron of the school. Lilly Rung Klint, project coordinator for the school, explained that the children prepared for…
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Better late than never! Prince Daniel celebrates 50th birthday

Over 200 guests arrived at the Royal Palace of Stockholm to attend a very special celebration on 11 November. Prince Daniel of Sweden hosted a private party to celebrate his 50th birthday – 57 days after his actual birthday. The Prince was forced to postpone his birthday bash due to King Carl XVI Gustaf’s lavish Golden Jubilee celebrations in September. The Prince turned 50 on…
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Celebrations for Queen Silvia's 80th birthday to begin next month

Celebrations for Queen Silvia of Sweden’s 80th birthday are set to begin next month. The Queen will turn 80 on 23 December, right in the midst of the hectic final Christmas rush. To make sure Her Majesty is celebrated properly, the Royal Court has said festivities will begin early next month. On 5 November, a royal birthday concert will be held at Drottningholm Palace in honour…
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