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The King of Sweden gives audience to the President of Estonia

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22nd January 2022
Sweden and Estonia have a close historical bond, and on Thursday, King Carl XVI Gustaf gave an audience to Estonian President Alar Karis.The President of Estonia was in Sweden on an official visit from 19 January to 20 January at the invitation of the Speaker of the Swedish parliament, Andreas Norlen. During his stay in Sweden, the President also visits the Estonia Monument at the Royal…
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A look at Princess Birgitta on her 85th birthday

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19th January 2022
Princess Birgitta of Sweden was born on 19 January 1937 as the second child of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Her elder sister is Princess Margaretha (born 1934), and her younger siblings are Princess Désirée (born…
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Why Princess Birgitta of Sweden is an HRH and her sisters are not

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19th January 2022
Of King Carl XVI Gustaf’s four older sisters, only one has retained her Royal Highness status throughout her life – Princess Birgitta, who celebrates her 85th birthday today.The reason why Birgitta remained a Royal Highness while Princesses Margaretha, Désirée and Christina lost the styling upon their marriages is because of the Swedish constitution at the time. The law stated…
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Prince Carl Philip attends annual Sports Gala

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19th January 2022
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden has attended the annual Swedish Sports Gala, where Sweden’s most prominent athletes are honoured when the previous year’s sports achievements are rewarded.Prince Carl Philip, just like previous years, gave a speech at the Sports…
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Prince Carl Philip attends re-establishment of Västernorrland Regiment

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17th January 2022
Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip has attended the re-establishment of the Västernorrland Regiment I 21 on behalf of his father, King Carl XVI Gustaf.The Prince attended the re-establishment ceremony on 16 January alongside the Minister of Defence and Commander-in-Chief. Due to the current global health situation, the ceremony was held outside.Prince Carl Philip addressed the soldiers…
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Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia step in for Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel

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11th January 2022
Last week it was announced that the King and Queen of Sweden were infected with Covid-19. Shortly afterwards, it was announced that Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel were also infected for the second time during the pandemic. Therefore, the majority of the Swedish royal family had to change their calendar drastically.The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel were scheduled to attend a…
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