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Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visit Västra Götaland

On Wednesday, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visited the Swedish county of Västra Götaland. The Crown Princess and her husband are also the Duchess and Duke of Västergötland, the same county they visited. The royals visited the county to draw attention to efforts in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Crown Princess couple’s visit to the county took place in the village…
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The King and Queen of Sweden visit Västernorrland

The King and Queen of Sweden have visited Västernorrland county to show their support for communities in the area as the global health crisis continues. The royal couple were welcomed to the county and to the residence in Härnösand by Governor Berit Högman. At the…
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King Carl Gustaf gives royal seal of approval to new medallion

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia visited the Riksdag on August 23rd to officially inaugurate a portrait medallion gifted to the Swedish king for his 75th birthday earlier this year. The King was forced to curtail celebrations for his 75th birthday, 30 April, due to the pandemic. The portrait medallion, made of plaster, now hangs outside of the Finance Committee session hall, near the…
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Racing royal: Prince Carl Philip's passion for car racing

With his own race named after him and a long history of success on the track, Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip has taken one of his life passions and run with it. The annual Prince Carl Philip Racing Trophy will take place from 27-29 August, and ahead of the event we’re taking a look back at his race-car driving career. The 42-year-old prince first started his love affair with fast cars…
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Prince Julian christened at Drottningholm Palace

Sweden’s Prince Julian has been christened in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace this afternoon. Bishop Johan Dalman and the Royal Court’s pastor, Michael Bjerkhagen, conducted the service. Attendees began arriving for the noon service at 11 am, and…
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The royal christening traditions that Prince Julian will share

As Prince Julian is christened this afternoon in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace, what Swedish royal traditions will he follow and share with his family? There are several traditions that will continue today as Prince Julian is baptised. Let’s take a look at the Swedish royal christening traditions. The christening gown Prince Julian will be dressed in Gustaf Adolf’s…
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