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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…
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Queen Silvia receives Butterfly Prize

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2nd September 2020
Queen Silvia received the Butterfly Prize on Monday for her work towards addiction issues and drug-free policies from an organisation in Sweden. The Butterfly Prize is awarded by the Women’s Organisations’ Co-operation Council on Alcohol and Drug Issues, and Queen Silvia’s citation read: “…for her many years of work and personal commitment to the drug issue and for…
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Chris O'Neill's financial difficulties easing

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31st August 2020
Chris O’Neill, the husband of Princess Madeleine of Sweden, has struggled with complicated finances for many years. Now, however, papers in the Swedish media show that the debt of the British-American businessman has been reduced. Nevertheless, his business is not a…
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Prince Gabriel visits his christening gift in his duchy for first time

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28th August 2020
Prince Gabriel of Sweden, Duke of Dalarna, has officially visited his duchy for the first time and saw his christening gift on Thursday, 27 August, alongside his parents, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia. The family, minus older brother Prince Alexander, visited the Säterdalen nature reserve to see the first of two gifts the people from the area gave him as a christening gift in 2017.
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Crown Princess Victoria opens Stockholm Fashion Week

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25th August 2020
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has officially opened this year’s Stockholm Fashion Week from her home at Haga Palace. The Crown Princess, who is an important ambassador for Swedish fashion, gave a digital speech in which she focussed on sustainability and innovation. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has shown her support for the Swedish fashion industry by giving an inspiring speech…
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