Sweden

Who is Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden?

On 14 July 1977, Queen Silvia snuck into Karolinska University Hospital to give birth to her first child with her mother at her side. King Carl XVI Gustaf was not at home at the time and was unable to make it for the birth. The Queen would be able to enter and leave the hospital without the press knowing. The new princess was christened on 27 September 1977 in the Royal Chapel of Stockholm…
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Crown Princess Victoria: "My whole life is for Sweden"

In a recent interview given to Sweden’s TT, Crown Princess Victoria talked about her future role as Queen of Sweden and her preparation for it saying, “My whole life is for Sweden. It may seem pretentious, but I feel it, it’s true. I see my parents and their tireless work, and I notice with joy how they do it, with never-ending interest. I hope that I can experience the same joy…
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New poll shows Crown Princess Victoria is most popular royal in Sweden

A new poll conducted by Pollsters Sifo for Swedish magazine Svensk Damtidning, shows that Crown Princess Victoria is the most popular member of the Swedish Royal Family in Sweden. Close to 1,200 people were randomly selected and questioned on who their favourite members of the family were. The results showed the Crown Princess as the winner with almost half of individuals selecting her. King…
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Swedish Royal Court Releases New Photos to Mark National Day

This morning, the Swedish Royal Court released four new photographs of Princess Estelle,4, and Prince Oscar, 3 months, in celebration of Swedish National Day on 6 June. The royal family participates in the festivities each year. These include the opening of Stockholm Palace to the public, a Swedish citizenship ceremony, a carriage ride through the streets of Stockholm, an appearance by the family…
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