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 Armed Forces will establish new
regiments and a new air flotilla. Last week, King Carl XVI Gustaf
re-established Norrland’s…
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…
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 Swedish defence decision in 2004, the regiment
was disbanded and reorganized into the Army’s fighter battalion as
part of…
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…
Queen Silvia of Sweden has presented “The
Queen Silvia Nursing Award” to nursing students who have
contributed innovative ideas that promote the care of the elderly
and people with dementia. Last year’s award ceremony was cancelled
due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so this time the Queen awarded
scholarships to the prize winners from both 2019 and 2020. The
Queen Silvia Nursing Award was…
King Carl XVI Gustaf attends 90th anniversary of the Mälar Scouts
20th September 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf has attended in the
Mälar Scouts’ 90th anniversary, which took place at the corps’
scout cabin on the Swedish island of Lovön. Since childhood, the
king has participated in scout activities of various kinds both in
Sweden and abroad. Since 1977…
The Crown Princess Family of Sweden and
Crown Prince Family of Norway bonded last weekend in Gotland,
Sweden. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of
Norway and their elder child, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, travelled
to Gotland in Sweden to spend time with…
Prince Carl Philip has sent
congratulations as “The Chef of the Year” competition took place in
Stockholm. This year’s winner is Gustav Leonhardt and he received a
special message from Prince Carl Philip. The prince, who did not
have the opportunity to attend this year’s competition in person,
sent a digital greeting to this year’s eight competing chefs and
the champion. In his…
