In December 2020, announced that Prince
Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are expecting their third child. At
that time, December 11, the following statement was issued by the
Royal Court: “We are happy and look forward to welcoming our third
child, a sibling to Prince Alexander and Prince Gabriel. A new
little member of our family.” Now the Swedish Royal Court has given
an update on the…
This year was not what we expected, but
the Swedish royals have made the most of it by attending
engagements where they could, being on the frontlines of the battle
with COVID-19 and partaking in virtual meetings. Let’s take a look
at 2020 for the Swedish Royal Family.
King of Sweden talks of responsibility and reminisces on the past during Christmas Day speech
25th December 2020
King Carl XVI Gustaf addressed the Swedes
today from Drottningholm Palace instead of the Royal Palace in
Stockholm. The speech was recorded in the Lower Yellow Salon of the
King’s residence. His Majesty spoke of people’s responsibility
during these troubling times…
Crown Princess Family of Sweden releases annual Christmas video
23rd December 2020
The Swedish Royal Court has released the
annual Christmas video of the Crown Princess Family today. Crown
Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar
are seen The family records a special video each year to release
ahead of the holiday to wish everyone a happy Christmas. This year
the family travelled to the Stockholm City Mission to bring gifts
and help wrap presents…
Princess Sofia has shared a greeting for
the Swedish Heroes of 2020 during a gala awards ceremony, saying
that her definition of a hero is “a person who sees his fellow
human beings and acts when someone needs help.” In a message
recorded for the gala last week…
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of
Sweden have released a video to mark the last Sunday of Advent. The
video was filmed at Drottningholm Palace – their main residence. In
the video, Queen Silvia reads the poem “Adventsbön” (An Advent
Prayer) by Margareta…
Sweden's king says his country's coronavirus strategy has failed
18th December 2020
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has said
his nation’s approach to dealing with the coronavirus pandemic has
failed. Speaking in a TV programme, the Swedish monarch said ”I
think we have failed. We have a large number who have died and that
is terrible.” Sweden has taken one of the most notably relaxed
approaches in the world to dealing with the pandemic. The country
has never held a full…
Crown Princess Victoria attends virtual launch of UN Human Development Report
17th December 2020
Crown Princess Victoria participated in
the digital launch of the United Nations’ Human Development Report
2020, recording a message as the agency launched its latest
development report. In a speech from the palace, the Crown Princess
applauded how the report, a product…
Queen Silvia of Sweden opens up about her brother’s death and her grieving process in a moving interview
14th December 2020
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden has
opened up about the death of her brother in an interview with TV4.
In late October, it was announced that the Swedish Queen’s brother,
Walther Sommerlath, had died at the age of 86. Sommerlath had been
ill for a long time, and now the…
Prince Carl Philip and family celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent and St Lucia's Day
14th December 2020
Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia,
Prince Alexander and Prince Gabriel of Sweden marked the Third
Sunday of Advent and St Lucia’s Day on Sunday with a family video
released by the Royal Court. The video was filmed at the family’s
home at the Royal Djurgården in Stockholm and stockings can be seen
hanging by the fireplace for Princes Alexander and Gabriel, as well
as the family’s dog…
