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Looking back at the christening of Prince Alexander of Sweden

On a sunny morning on the 9th of September 2016, the first child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden was baptised in an intimate ceremony. The christening of Prince Alexander took place at the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace. In this article, I will be sharing my memories of this beautiful day as I witnessed the baptism in person. On the 19th of April 2016, Princess Sofia…
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Princess Madeleine worried about increase in online abuse of children

Princess Madeleine of Sweden has shared a heartfelt message on her worries about children who are abused and sexually exploited during the COVID-19 pandemic. As many people are encouraged to stay home, there is a significant increase in sexual abuse of children online. King Carl XVI Gustaf’s daughter Princess Madeleine used her social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram to raise…
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Swedish royal palaces close until further notice

The royal palaces in Sweden are closed until further notice due to COVID-19. The Royal Court announced that King Carl XVI Gustaf made the decision to temporarily close the palaces to help prevent the spread of the deadly virus. Royal parks will remain open. The palaces closed today and will remain closed until further notice, “depending on the continued development. Pre-booked group…
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The Swedish Prince who died of a pandemic flu

While the coronavirus continues to spread, we can rewind a little over a hundred years in time. In 1918 and 1919, another virus as ravaged countries across the globe. It caused widespread devastation, but despite its origins, it became known as Spanish flu, named after the…
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How the Swedish Royal Family will continue to work under coronavirus outbreak

The Swedish Royal Court has announced several changes to the activities of the Swedish Royal Family due to the spread of the new coronavirus. The King and his family will continue their work but take several precautions to limit the risk of infection. His Majesty the King has decided to take extra precautions when conducting official engagements due to the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement…
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