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Swedish royals' year brought a reunion and new family member

The Swedish Royal Family had a peaceful 2021 (global health crisis notwithstanding) that saw a reunion of the family after travel restrictions prevented movement between Sweden and the United States and the birth of a new prince. January The King got his COVID-19 vaccine while the Royal Court issued an update on Princess Sofia’s pregnancy. Crown Princess Victoria was as busy as ever…
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Princess Madeleine given new leadership role by Queen Silvia

Princess Madeleine of Sweden has been given a special honour by her mother, Queen Silvia, on the latter’s 78th birthday. In a video released by the Royal Court, Queen Silvia announced that she had offered her youngest child the title of Deputy Honorary Chair of World Childhood Foundation, which Madeleine happily accepted. About the new leadership role, the Royal Court said…
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Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar send Christmas greetings

Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar of Sweden have sent their annual video Christmas greetings. The two children of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel usually appear with their parents for a family video, but this year, the pair appeared on their own in the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The siblings held hands as they entered the church before…
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Queen Silvia cancels overseas trip to Dubai after becoming unwell

Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden was due to travel to Dubai this week for a series of overseas engagements. However, the 77-year-old royal has been forced to cancel her plans after catching a cold. Queen Silvia became ill three days after the Nobel celebrations last Friday in which more than 250 people participated. On Thursday, the day before the Nobel ceremony, the Swedish Queen also…
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