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 Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Professor Sir Gerry McCormack, as well as members of the research
team wishing the social sciences…
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…
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 releases a picture of
the Heir to the Throne wearing the year’s pink ribbon design to
mark the first day of the…
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…
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 House of Chaumet. Sotheby’s
describes the necklace as “composed of two strands of natural
pearls measuring from…
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…
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…
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 King has been honorary chairman
of the World Scout Foundation. His Majesty the King was welcomed to
the cabin…
