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Crown Princess Victoria speaks on the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris

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21st April 2021
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has spoken of her fondness for France in a special video message marking the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris. Institut Suédois, formerly known as the Centre Culturel Suédois, is a Swedish cultural centre in Paris. The House of Culture in Paris includes art, design and photo exhibitions, film screenings, concerts, seminars, a permanent art…
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Seraphim Toll for Prince Philip takes place in Sweden

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17th April 2021
Sweden honoured the Duke of Edinburgh ahead of his funeral on Saturday afternoon. Flags at the Royal Place were flown at half-mast, the Swedish Royal Family sent a wreath to the British Royal Family, and the Seraphim Toll took place from 12.00 to 13.00 Swedish time in Riddarholm Church in Stockholm. The Duke was a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in Sweden, and it is a tradition in Sweden to…
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King Carl XVI Gustaf pays tribute to Prince Philip: "His service to his country will remain an inspiration to us all"

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9th April 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh today after the Duke’s death at Windsor Castle. The King said, “His service to his country will remain an inspiration to us all.” In his full condolence message to Queen Elizabeth, the King of Sweden remarked: “The Queen and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke…
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April Sparkle: Sweden's best diamonds

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2nd April 2021
The Swedish ladies have a treasure trove of jewels to select from when deciding on what to wear to formal events. We are taking a look at just a few of their options: Bragança Tiara A favourite of Queen Silvia, she’s been seen in the Bragança Tiara on several…
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A tribute to a beloved great-uncle - A new Duke of Halland

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29th March 2021
Prince Julian, the newborn son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden, also received the title of Duke of Halland, and this has a very special meaning for Prince Carl Philip. Photo by HRH Prince Carl Philip/Kungahuset Prince Carl Philip’s great-uncle Prince Bertil was also Duke of Halland, and he was especially close to him. Bertil was the third son of King Gustaf VI Adolf…
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