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Racing royal: Prince Carl Philip's passion for car racing

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17th August 2021
With his own race named after him and a long history of success on the track, Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip has taken one of his life passions and run with it. The annual Prince Carl Philip Racing Trophy will take place from 27-29 August, and ahead of the event we’re taking a look back at his race-car driving career.The 42-year-old prince first started his love affair with fast cars…
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Norway

Queen Sonja opens new school building in downtown Oslo

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17th August 2021
Queen Sonja of Norway marked the end of her summer holiday by opening the new Ruseløkka school in downtown Oslo. In a sunny and noisy schoolyard, on August 16th 2021, she was greeted by more than 500 students, teachers and invited guests.Queen Sonja was shown around the…
Serbia

Crown Prince Alexander unveils statue of his great-grandfather

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16th August 2021
The centenary of King Peter I of Serbia`s death was marked on August 14th 2021 with a special event of remembrance attended by his great grandson. Crown Prince Alexander and Princess Katherine visited the Serbian city of Kikinda where a monument to the Serbian King was unveiled in the central town square.The ceremony of the unveiling of the monument to King Peter I was also attended by the…
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Sweden

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia thank fans for well wishes for Prince Julian's christening

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15th August 2021
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden have thanked fans for their well-wishes on their youngest son, Prince Julian’s christening on Saturday.In an Instagram post, the couple said: “Yesterday, our beloved Julian was baptized. Thank you for all the best wishes!”They also shared a new behind the scenes photo from the christening at Drottningholm Palace.…
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Belgium

Belgian royal yacht for sale

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15th August 2021
A royal yacht belonging to Belgium’s former monarch, King Albert II and his wife, Queen Paola, is on the market. The couple has put the boat on sale for two million euros, according to Belgian media.The Alpa IV has belonged to Albert and Paola for over 12 years. It…
Sweden

Prince Julian christened at Drottningholm Palace

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14th August 2021
Sweden’s Prince Julian has been christened in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace this afternoon.Bishop Johan Dalman and the Royal Court’s pastor, Michael Bjerkhagen, conducted the service.Attendees began arriving for the noon service at 11 am, and…
Sweden

The royal christening traditions that Prince Julian will share

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14th August 2021
As Prince Julian is christened this afternoon in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace, what Swedish royal traditions will he follow and share with his family?There are several traditions that will continue today as Prince Julian is baptised. Let’s take a look at the Swedish royal christening traditions.The christening gownPrince Julian will be dressed in Gustaf Adolf’s…
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