In less than a week’s time, Prince Julian of Sweden will be baptised and become a member of the Swedish Lutheran church. This will be the first official gathering of all the members of the Swedish Royal Family in more than a year. Here’s everything you need to know about the christening of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia’s eighth grandchild.
The ceremony
On Saturday…
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf is the youngest of five children born to Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Sibylla. All four of his siblings are sisters, and the youngest of these is Princess Christina.
Princess Christina Louise Helena was born on 3 August 1943, three…
With the Olympics underway, let’s take a look at the Scandinavian royals and their connection to the Olympics. Although there haven’t been that many Scandinavian royal competitors, these families are very closely intertwined with the Olympics.
Sweden
There haven’t been…
Together again: Swedish Royal Family releases new family photo after being separated for over a year
24th July 2021
The Swedish Royal Family has released a new summer family photo after the royals were forced to be separated for over a year due to the global health emergency.
The new image was taken this month in the gardens of Solliden Palace – the Royal Family’s private summer home on the island of Öland.
With the photo’s release, the Royal Court said: “Together on Öland…
In a turnaround, Prince Julian of Sweden’s christening next month will be televised – albeit differently than his older cousins and brothers.
Swedish public broadcaster SVT will be in the church and record the ceremony. They will later air a 45-minute summary…
Crown Princess Victoria marked her 44th birthday this year with the traditional Victoriadagen concert from Borgholm Castle alongside members of her family.
The Crown Princess was joined by her husband, Prince Daniel, and their two children, Princess Estelle and Prince…
Happy Birthday, Crown Princess Victoria! - 44 facts about the Swedish royal on her birthday!
14th July 2021
Today marks the 44th birthday of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden. To celebrate, 44 facts about the heir to the Swedish throne are below!
Happy Birthday, Your Royal Highness!
Photo: Linda Broström, The Royal Court of Sweden
When she was born, she was only styled as Her Royal Highness Princess Victoria.After the birth of her younger brother, Prince Carl Philip, the law of succession was…
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden have revealed their first family photo since the birth of Prince Julian in March.
The happy family of five is seen sitting on an outdoor couch as Prince Gabriel, 3, smiles with his tongue out at the camera. The other four…
The King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, has sent a condolence letter to Haiti’s Prime Minister, Claude Joseph, after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and attack on his wife, First Lady Martine Moïse at their home on 7 July.
The King said…
Sweden's king reflects on his place in history as coalition government clings to power
10th July 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf has overseen a special gathering at the Royal Palace in Stockholm as Sweden saw a Prime Minister only recently voted out of power take the reins of government once more.
As the Swedish monarch welcomed Stefan Lofven and his new administration to a council meeting that marks the start of their tenure, he spoke of his own place in the politics of chte country.
Addressing…
