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Princess Madeleine of Sweden visits children at Astrid Lindgren's Children's Hospital

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 the hospital and learned how her patronage has teamed up with the hospital to help children. She was also able to spend time…
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Who is Princess Christina, Mrs Magnuson?

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 years before Carl Gustaf. Like the King, she was born in Solna’s Haga Palace, which is now home to Christina’s…
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Prince Julian of Sweden's christening to be aired on SVT

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 of the religious service on their channel on Sunday, 15 August, at 6.15 pm. Many were unhappy when the Royal Court…
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Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia reveal new family photo

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 look off to the side in the garden of what is assumed to be Solliden Palace – the Royal Family’s private summer…
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