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…
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia thank fans for well wishes for Prince Julian's christening
15th August 2021
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden have thanked fans for their well-wishes on their youngest son, Prince Julian’s christening on Saturday.
In an Instagram post, the couple said: “Yesterday, our beloved Julian was baptized. Thank you for all the…
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…
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…
The Swedish Royal Court has revealed who Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have selected as godparents for their youngest son, Prince Julian. As expected, the royals chose close friends and family to sponsor their son, who was born on 26 March.
The couple have chosen…
Prince Daniel of Sweden has inaugurated Liljevalchs+ in Stockholm, a newly built extension to Liljevalch’s art gallery. Prince Daniel was welcomed to the art gallery by Stockholm City Council chair Cecilia Brinck and museum director Mårten Castenfors.
Together with…
Taking a look at the christenings of Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine
12th August 2021
With the christening of Prince Julian of Sweden, on 14 August, we are taking a look back at the christenings of his father and his aunts.
Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, Duchess of Västergötland, was born on 14 July 1977 to King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. She was christened on 23 September 1977 in the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Back in…
Prince Daniel of Sweden opened the extension to the Liljevalchs + art gallery in Stockholm’s Kungl. Djurgården (Royal Game Park) on Wednesday.
Daniel received a tour of the new gallery and spoke to Stockholm City Council chair Cecilia Brinck and museum director…
Princess Madeleine of Sweden visits children at Astrid Lindgren's Children's Hospital
11th August 2021
On Tuesday, Princess Madeleine of Sweden visited Astrid Lindgren’s Children’s Hospital in her role as patron of Min Stora Dag (My Big Day). The children’s hospital is part of the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm.
Madeleine received a tour of…
All big royal events have symbolism attached to them and when Prince Julian of Sweden is baptised, on August 13, 2021, at the Royal Chapel at Drottningholm Palace, he will find himself wrapped in one of his family’s best-known traditions. The little royal, youngest child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, will be christened wearing the gown that has been used by Bernadotte babies for over…
