On Thursday 22 April, the exhibition “The
Thinking Hand” was opened by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. This
is an annual scholarship competition for young artists. “The
Thinking Hand” is a recurring drawing competition and exhibition
for young artists who work with visual design in art, architecture,
fashion, design, illustration, game development or other related
areas. Of the entries…
Continuing our series that looks at the
grandchildren of the world’s monarchs, this edition focuses on the
grandchildren of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Only two of the
King’s grandchildren hold the style of Royal Highness and are
members of the Royal House. The…
Crown Princess Victoria has officially
opened Stockholm Art Week, releasing a video message to welcome
patrons, while also celebrating UN World Innovation and Creativity
Day Sweden. In a message released by the Swedish Royal House, Crown
Princess Victoria said…
Crown Princess Victoria speaks on the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris
21st April 2021
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has
spoken of her fondness for France in a special video message
marking the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris.
Institut Suédois, formerly known as the Centre Culturel Suédois, is
a Swedish cultural centre in Paris. The House of Culture in Paris
includes art, design and photo exhibitions, film screenings,
concerts, seminars, a permanent art…
The 75th birthday celebrations for King
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden have been announced. He will celebrate
his 75th birthday on Friday, 30 April. The King will mark his
birthday alongside Queen Silvia at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
There will be a small reception in the…
Prince Alexander of Sweden celebrated his
fifth birthday on 19 April, and his parents shared two new images
of their eldest son on their Instagram account to celebrate. In the
new photos, the five-year-old is the spitting image of his mother,
Princess Sofia. Several have…
Sweden honoured the Duke of Edinburgh
ahead of his funeral on Saturday afternoon. Flags at the Royal
Place were flown at half-mast, the Swedish Royal Family sent a
wreath to the British Royal Family, and the Seraphim Toll took
place from 12.00 to 13.00 Swedish time in Riddarholm Church in
Stockholm. The Duke was a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in
Sweden, and it is a tradition in Sweden to…
Sweden will honour the Duke of Edinburgh
on Saturday ahead of his funeral in the UK. The Duke was a Knight
of the Order of the Seraphim in Sweden, and it is a tradition in
Sweden to hold a Seraphim Toll for a deceased Knight of the Order
of the Seraphim on the same day…
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden has been
joined by his daughter, Crown Princess Victoria, for a digital
meeting with the organization “Keep Sweden Clean”. During the
meeting, on April 12th 2021, Johanna Ragnartz, CEO of Keep Sweden
Clean, production manager Lisa Possne and…
King Carl XVI Gustaf pays tribute to Prince Philip: "His service to his country will remain an inspiration to us all"
9th April 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has paid
tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh today after the Duke’s death at
Windsor Castle. The King said, “His service to his country will
remain an inspiration to us all.” In his full condolence message to
Queen Elizabeth, the King of Sweden remarked: “The Queen and I were
deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The
Duke of…
