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A tribute to a beloved great-uncle - A new Duke of Halland

Prince Julian, the newborn son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden, also received the title of Duke of Halland, and this has a very special meaning for Prince Carl Philip. Photo by HRH Prince Carl Philip/Kungahuset Prince Carl Philip’s great-uncle Prince Bertil was also Duke of Halland, and he was especially close to him. Bertil was the third son of King Gustaf VI Adolf…
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Swedish royals attend Prince Julian's Te Deum

Members of the Swedish Royal Family attended a Te Deum at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm Palace on Sunday at noon to mark the birth of Prince Julian. Due to the pandemic, those in attendance were limited to King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prince Carl Philip, proud big…
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First photo of Prince Julian released

The first photo of the newborn Prince Julian of Sweden has been released by the Swedish Royal House. The photo was taken by his father Prince Carl Philip. Photo by HRH Prince Carl Philip/Kungahuset Prince Julian was born on 26 March at 11.19 am at Danderyd Hospital weighing 3220 grams to Princess Sofia. He is 49 centimetres long. He was given the names Julian Herbert Folke and he is the Duke…
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King Carl XVI Gustaf reveals new grandson's name

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden revealed his grandson’s name and dukedom in a cabinet meeting this morning at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The third son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia has been named Julian Herbert Folke. His full title is Prince Julian…
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King Harald releases Easter message

While remaining on sick leave, King Harald of Norway released an Easter message to the Norwegian people on Friday. Norway is in its third wave of the pandemic, and the King began his message by saying: “There are probably no more words that help right…
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What dukedom could Sweden’s new prince receive?

The names of the newest Prince of Sweden will be revealed by his grandfather in a cabinet meeting on Sunday, 28 March. While there are many guesses as to what the little royal may be named, what dukedom will he receive? There are several dukedoms available including Halland, Uppland, Närke, Småland, Västmanland and Västerbotten. However, which of these dukedoms is the prince likely to…
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Swedish Royal Family "very happy" about new prince

The Swedish Royal Family is “very happy” with the news of their new family member. The third son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia was born yesterday morning at 11.19 am at Danderyd Hospital weighing 3220 grams and 49 centimetres. The Information…
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Why Sweden's newest royal was born without an HRH

The newest member of the Swedish Royal Family was born today at Danderyd Hospital to Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia. The little prince is the first grandchild of King Carl XVI Gustaf to be born without the style of Royal Highness. While both of his brothers, Princes Alexander and Gabriel, were born with the styles of Royal Highness, he was not. The reason for that is simple. In October…
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