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Crown Princess Victoria takes Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar to carpet exhibit

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26th September 2020
This past week, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden took her two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, to a carpet exhibit at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The exhibit “Se på mattorna – det är jag” is located in the Rikshall of the Royal Palace and features textile works of artist Märta Måås-Fjetterström. In total, there are around 60 rugs included in the exhibit, some of…
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Queen Silvia says she felt her age in quarantine

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22nd September 2020
Queen Silvia said that she felt her age while in quarantine in a new interview with an Alzheimer’s Disease podcast. Speaking to Henrik Frenkel for his podcast, Help – I Have Alzheimer’s Disease (in Swedish: Hjälp – Jag Har Alzheimer!), that was shared on Monday, International Alzheimer’s Day, Queen Silvia said, “I’ve never felt over 70 before.” The Queen is 76 years…
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Prince Daniel attends namesake forum for entrepreneurship

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16th September 2020
On Monday, Prince Daniel attended and gave an introductory speech at Prince Daniel’s Entrepreneurship Day. The digital forum was organized by the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences and Prince Daniel’s Fellowship. It brings together young entrepreneurs and mentors for a mentorship program and features speakers and roundtable discussions. In addition to Prince Daniel, one of the keynote…
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Prince Carl Philip awards King's scholarship

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10th September 2020
On Wednesday 2 September Prince Carl Philip carried out an engagement at the Royal Palace. He handed out scholarship prizes to the winning artists from The Thinking Hand – The King’s Scholarship Contest for Young Artists. The fund was established in honour of the…
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King of Sweden asks Royal Family to visit each of country's counties

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6th September 2020
King Carl XVI Gustaf has asked the Royal Family to pay visits to each of Sweden’s 21 counties due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The idea for the visits came from the King who wants the family to show support for those impacted by the virus and draw attention to local initiatives. He also wants these trips to instil hope and confidence in the future. Those who will be partaking in the…
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