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King Carl Gustaf of Sweden pays tribute to his ''colourful'' sister as death of Princess Birgitta is announced

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4th December 2024
The King of Sweden has paid tribute to his older sister, Princess Birgitta, whose death has been announced.Birgitta, who was 87, died in Mallorca where she had lived for many years.King Carl XVI Gustaf led tributes to the princess, saying ”today, with great sadness, I have learned that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has died. My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who…
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Sofia, the cover star princess

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4th December 2024
Princess Sofia of Sweden has appeared in Vogue Scandinavia ahead of her 40th birthday and given a rare interview. The princess, who will be celebrating her 40th birthday on 6 December, was photographed both at the Royal Palace in Stockholm with her husband and children…
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Princesses put focus on the next generation on World Children's Day

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21st November 2024
Princess Madeleine of Sweden marked World Children’s Day on 20 November with a very special visit to a children’s hospital while Princess Sofia also focused on the next generation as she attended a UNICEF panel. Princess Madeleine has dedicated herself to helping children through several of her patronages and roles. She is currently serving as the Deputy Honorary Chair of Childhood for…
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Queen Silvia of Sweden forced to withdraw from State Visit

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18th November 2024
Queen Silvia of Sweden has decided not to make a State Visit to Singapore after becoming ill.Queen Silvia, 80, has been forced to withdraw after developing a respiratory infection.King Carl XVI Gustaf will travel to Singapore for the three day visit which gets under way on November 19th 2024.In a brief announcement. Sweden’s royal court said that Queen Silvia would no longer take…
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King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia see premiere of new royal ballet

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19th October 2024
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden finished a busy week of engagements with a trip to the ballet on Friday evening.The Swedish King and Queen attended the world premiere of the Royal Swedish Ballet’s new production, Gustavia.The new ballet is a retelling of Gustav Badin Couschi’s life. Badin was born in the mid-eighteenth century in the West Indies and was brought…
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