Sweden

Princess Sofia speaks at Sophiahemmet virtual graduation

On Friday, Princess Sofia of Sweden spoke at the virtual graduation ceremony of new nurses from Sophiahemmet University. Similarly to what happened last year, the graduation ceremony was held virtually in 2021. Before the global health emergency exploded 16 months ago, all graduation ceremonies for Sophiahemmet University were traditionally held in the Blue Hall of Stockholm City Hall.  In…
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Princess Madeleine of Sweden turns 39

Princess Madeleine Thérèse Amelie Josephine of Sweden was born on June 10, 1982, at Drottningholm Palace. She is the youngest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Her older sister is Crown Princess Victoria, and her brother is Prince Carl Philip. Princess Madeleine is currently eighth in line to the throne. She was created Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland by her father upon…
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Royal Wedding Rewind: Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Chris O'Neill

After a broken engagement a few years earlier, Princess Madeleine of Sweden finally found the love of her life after fleeing to New York City to heal her broken heart. There, through mutual friends, she met American-British financier Christopher “Chris” O’Neill. They appeared for the first time in public together in January 2011 and the relationship might have stayed quiet for…
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