The Swedish royals have been travelling
around Sweden to learn more about how the nation has handled the
COVID-19 pandemic. Last Thursday, Prince Carl Philip visited
Gotland County to draw attention to efforts in connection with the
global health emergency. The Prince’s visit took place in Visby
with Governor Anders Flanking as host. Prince Carl Philip began the
visit in the…
The realty of the pandemic on show as Crown Princess Victoria continues tour of Sweden
7th October 2021
The Swedish royals are on a tour visiting
different regions to see how the pandemic has changed the nation.
This week, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visited
Örebro. The couple’s visit took place in Örebro municipality with
Governor Maria Larsson as…
To start their workweek, King Carl XVI
Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden travelled to Scotland to visit
University of Stirling. Upon their arrival, Their Majesties were
received by Alan Simpson OBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Stirling and
Falkirk, and the university’s…
A total of 121 people have lost their
lives in the service since the Nationalization of the Swedish
Police. This weekend, Prince Daniel of Sweden attended a ceremony
to honour police officers who have died in the line of duty. The
Police Authority’s memorial service in Kungsholm’s church took
place in Stockholm last Saturday. During the memorial service in
the church, the 121…
Due to an increased level of uncertainty
regarding Russia, Sweden has decided to upgrade its military, and
Crown Princess Victoria visited the Gothenburg garrison to attend
the re-establishment of Älvsborg’s amphibious regiment. In the
coming months, the Swedish…
Friday, the first day of October, marked
the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign
traditionally represented with a pink ribbon. Crown Princess
Victoria of Sweden has supported this cause for the past 13 years,
and every year the Swedish Royal Household…
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has
always shown a great interest for the Swedish Armed Forces. Last
Friday, the Crown Princess visited the Life Regiment’s Hussars and
the Soldiers’ Home in the city of Karlsborg. The Crown Princess was
welcomed in the morning by the regimental commander, Colonel Ola
Barvér, who began by telling about the activities at the Life
Regiment’s…
King Carl XVI Gustaf has visited the
military camp of Arvidsjaur for a ceremony to re-establish Sweden’s
Norrland’s Dragon Regiment, K4. Flags were hoisted over the camp at
Arvidsjaur on September 24th 2021 to welcome the Swedish King. In
connection with the…
A historic pearl and diamond necklace
worn by a Swedish Queen will be going up for auction in Hong Kong
on 12 October. This 19th-century necklace, formally known as the
Leuchtenberg Necklace, is thought to be made by jeweller
Marie-Étienne Nitot, the founder of the…
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden hands out scholarships to young artists
23rd September 2021
His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip has
always been interested in art. He himself has been a keen artist
and has designed a number of artistic objects. On Wednesday,
September 22, Prince Carl Philip handed out scholarships in a
drawing competition called ‘The Thinking Hand’. The ceremony took
place in Gustav III’s Antique Museum at the Royal Palace in
Stockholm. The Thinking…
