Sweden

King Carl Gustaf heavily criticized for his birthday present to himself

King Carl XVI Gustaf turned 74 years last week and spent the day at Stenhammars castle, where he is in voluntary quarantine with Queen Silvia. However, even though the day was moderately celebrated in a safe environment, the king is now being criticized by Swedish media for the gift he bought for himself in connection with his birthday. The King has paid 1.7 million Swedish crowns for a brand…
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New photos of the King of Sweden for his 74th birthday

Although he was unable to celebrate the occasion with the public as usual, King Carl Gustaf marked his 74th birthday with a series of new photos released by the royal court. In the photos, taken on 29 April at Stenhammar Palace in Sörmland, the King is dressed in tweed and posing amidst the rolling green countryside that surrounds the property. Queen Silvia joined him for two of the photos…
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Sweden

Queen Silvia goes online for a royal tradition

A special royal tradition that sees the Swedish Royal Family give their support to children in need has had a very different look this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The annual event, which sees Queen Silvia welcome fundraisers to the Royal Palace in Stockholm…
Sweden

Prince Alexander of Sweden turns four

Sweden’s Prince Alexander is celebrating his fourth birthday today. The Prince is fifth in the line of succession to the Swedish throne. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the young royal will be celebrating with just his parents and younger brother, Prince Gabriel at the family’s home at Villa Solbacken. Other family members will have to video call to see the little prince on his…
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Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria reveal their favourite royal jewellery

In a two-part documentary about the Swedish Royal Jewels, both Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria have spoken about wearing some of the oldest and most precious jewellery in the world. The Queen and Crown Princess of Sweden also revealed their favourite tiaras. Her Majesty Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Christina -King Carl XVI Gustaf’s sister – have…
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