Sweden

New photos of Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar released in folk costumes from their duchies

The Swedish Royal Court has released new photos of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, ahead of National Day. The children are wearing the folk costumes of their respective duchies. One photo features the family of four with Crown Princess Victoria wearing the folk costume from her duchy, as well. In total, three photos were…
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King of Sweden criticised for mocking President Trump in now deleted Instagram post

It perhaps now common knowledge that the Swedish monarch is not the biggest fan of the incumbent President of the United States, Donald Trump. Now King Carl XVI Gustaf has attracted further criticism after appearing to take another stab against President Trump – this time in the form of some birdhouses on display at His Majesty’s summer palace. The King is currently displaying an…
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Sweden

Swedish Royal Court reveals how National Day will be different

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sweden’s National Day celebrations have to be altered. The Royal Family usually attends several events throughout the day; however, the Royal Court has revealed to Royal Central how things will be different in 2020. “The Royal Court monitor the development of the coronavirus and follow the recommendations of the Swedish government and other…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia and Germany's First Lady unite to fight abuse of children

Queen Silvia of Sweden had had a telephone meeting with the First Lady of Germany to discuss the opening of Germany’s third “Children’s Home”, set up to support and protect young people who have been subjected to sexual abuse. The initiative, started by Her Majesty the Queen of Sweden, offers children help from doctors, judges, psychologists and social services all in one…
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