Sweden

Princess Madeleine stepping in for important role - for one day only

She’s only officially been back in Sweden for a few months, but on Friday, Princess Madeleine will step into a very important royal role: she’ll be regent on behalf of her father King Carl XVI Gustaf. The King is set to visit Brazil for a series of engagements beginning Saturday and running into next week with the World Scout Foundation. In Sweden, regency only kicks in when the monarch…
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The royal birthday celebrations you probably haven't heard about

If there is one day in the calendar that’s a bumper birthday for the royals, it’s 15 September. The Duke of Sussex celebrates on that date as does Queen Letizia of Spain. However, one often-overlooked royal also marks his birthday – Prince Daniel of Sweden.  Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland was born Olof Daniel Westling on 15 September 1973 to Olle and Ewa Westling in…
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Prince Daniel gets helping hand for big race

Prince Daniel’s Race Day took place this weekend and Prince Oscar joined his dad for a fun day in Solna.  Prince Daniel and Prince Oscar looked to have a great Sunday at Hagaparken for Prince Daniel’s Race Day, also known as GenPep. Prince Daniel founded the event to…
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Swedish royals begin their Paris Paralympic adventures

The Swedish Royal Family has arrived in Paris to cheer on their country’s athletes at the Paralympics. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Estelle arrived in Paris on Friday, 6 September to begin their Paralympic adventures. They will be in Paris until Sunday, 8 September to catch the last three days of the 2024 Summer Paralympics.  [getty…
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Crown Princess Victoria celebrates 47th birthday

Crown Princess Victoria was surrounded by family as she celebrated her 47th birthday on Sunday. Sweden’s future queen traditionally celebrates her birthday at Solliden Castle on Öland, which is the summer residence of the Swedish Royal Family. There, she was joined by husband, Prince Daniel, and her two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar. View this post on…
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