The Swedish Royal Family will be
celebrating their country’s National Day on 6 June. A major event
on the royal calendar, we will be seeing the extended royal family
of Sweden and some will mark the day by wearing their traditional
costumes. National Day in Sweden marks two major historical
anniversaries. On 6 June 1523, Gustav Vasa was elected as king and
Sweden became an independent…
King Carl XVI Gustaf made an historic
gesture as he marked his country’s Veterans’ Day. The Swedish king
presented the prestigious Military Cross of the Order of the Sword,
Second Class to Lieutenant Colonel Liridona Dauti, making her the
first woman outside…
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden was welcomed
to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo by Emperor Naruhito of Japan during
an important visit to the country. The King of Sweden has been
visiting Expo 2025 during an official visit to Japan and as his
time in the country came to a close…
The Swedish Royal Family has a wide and
historic jewellery collection, one that is frequently shared
amongst the family. The Bernadotte Emerald Parure however, is one
of the oldest sets in the collection and one of the most
impressive. This parure includes a coordinating necklace and two
brooches. Created for the first Bernadotte King of Sweden, King
Carl XIV Johan, the necklace…
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of
Sweden have been hosting Icelandic President Tómasdóttir for a
State Visit. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess
Madeleine wore some of their favourite jewels for the State Dinner
that took place in the Royal Palace in…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden celebrated
his birthday at the Royal Palace in Stockholm with a number of
firsts. He was joined by his family and they had clearly compared
notes on style before their appearance with some even swapping
clothes for some real royal…
The crowds had come to celebrate a
special day for the King of Sweden but they also ended up seeing an
important first for the country’s future queen and a little
princess. As King Carl XVI Gustaf took the salute at a special
ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm to mark his birthday, he
was joined by Crown Princess Victoria for the very first time.
Usually, Victoria joins the rest…
Diamonds are easily the most popular
jewel in royal collections; royal families have been adding
diamonds to their vaults for centuries. Princess Margaret of
Connaught’s Diamond Tiara is one of the most unusual diamond tiaras
in use today and it’s very popular with…
Sweden’s future queen chose a tiara
packed with history and personal meanings for a sparkling event at
Stockholm’s Royal Palace. Crown Princess Victoria wore the Laurel
Wreath tiara, a pretty gem left to her by her beloved great aunt,
Princess Lilian, whose…
Princess Estelle of Sweden may only just
have turned thirteen but , like many teenagers, she is making her
own fashion statements. As she celebrated her birthday, the Swedish
Royal Court released new portraits of Princess Estelle in Prince
Bertil’s apartment at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. For the
photos, the future queen wore a cream short-sleeved jumper in a
boucle cashmere…
