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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FashionSweden

Royal style: Crown Princess Victoria

In this article we will take a look at Crown Princess Victoria’s clothing, her fashion choices and most iconic looks. How does one dress like Crown Princess Victoria? Let’s take a look at her wardrobe. A lot has been written about the clothing style of the…
InterestsSweden

May Jewels: Sweden's rare emeralds

Sweden’s emerald collection may be few, but they make up for it in their beauty. From older pieces to the newest tiara, we take a look at Sweden’s rare emeralds. There are a large emerald necklace and two brooches that are seen on the Swedish royal ladies that date back several generations. The necklace is an emerald demi-parure surrounded with several diamonds. Both Queen Silvia…
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CoronavirusSweden

COVID-19 prevents Princess Birgitta of Sweden from returning home: “I feel homeless”

Princess Birgitta of Sweden and Hohenzollern, the second oldest sister of the Swedish monarch King Carl XVI Gustaf, is prevented from going home to Spain due to the ongoing pandemic. The Swedish princess has been unable to return to her home in months because of the coronavirus epidemic that has been raging Europe and the world. Over the last 30 years, the sister of Sweden’s King has…
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CoronavirusSweden

Queen Silvia writes touching open letter to Sweden's elderly and their carers

Queen Silvia of Sweden has written a letter of support to the elderly, their relatives and care workers. In the letter the Queen recognises the difficulties that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused especially for the elderly and expresses her gratitude to their carers. The daily life of many people around the world has been changed dramatically with the coronavirus pandemic. Also in Sweden…
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