CoronavirusSweden

Prince Carl Philip re-joins the army to help fight the coronavirus

Princess Sofia of Sweden recently got a lot of attention when she signed up to serve as a caregiver in Sweden during the coronavirus pandemic. Now her husband is following her lead. The only son of the Swedish king, Prince Carl Philip has joined the army and will serve as a Major during the ongoing pandemic that has hit Sweden hard. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Swedish Prince…
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FashionSweden

Crown Princess Victoria: Our Fashion Favourites

With a love for retro styles, bold prints, ruffles, and bright colours, Crown Princess Victoria’s style is never boring. We’re taking a look at some of our favourite fashion moments from Sweden’s next-in-line to the throne. Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter Photo: Thron Ullberg/Royal Court, Sweden Crown Princess Victoria’s eveningwear can be hit-or-miss for me (looking at you…
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FashionSweden

Royal style: Crown Princess Victoria

In this article we will take a look at Crown Princess Victoria’s clothing, her fashion choices and most iconic looks. How does one dress like Crown Princess Victoria? Let’s take a look at her wardrobe. A lot has been written about the clothing style of the Duchess of…
InterestsSweden

May Jewels: Sweden's rare emeralds

Sweden’s emerald collection may be few, but they make up for it in their beauty. From older pieces to the newest tiara, we take a look at Sweden’s rare emeralds. There are a large emerald necklace and two brooches that are seen on the Swedish royal ladies that date…
CoronavirusHistoryHistoryPalaces & BuildingsSweden

Taking a look at Stenhammar Palace – the Swedish Royal Family's 'Corona Palace'

Since the outbreak of coronavirus, many royal families have had to live their lives quite differently. The same applies to the Swedish Royal Family. King Carl Gustav and Queen Silvia decided to temporarily move from Stockholm Palace to the smaller Stenhammar’s Palace. Let us take a look at this rather unknown Swedish castle which is now the Swedish royal family “corona”…
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HistoryHistoryPalaces & BuildingsSweden

Royal History Mystery: Who set fire to Sweden's Royal Palace?

On May 7 1697, a fire broke out and destroyed much of the old royal palace in Stockholm. The castle Tre Kronor, or Three Crowns in English, is now only a footnote in history with the present royal palace of Stockholm built above the ruins of the old middle-aged castle that burned down over 320 years ago. But why exactly did the castle burn to ashes so mysteriously and suddenly? Tre Kronor…
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