Sweden

The steel of Sweden: the unusual tiaras that sparkle in the Bernadotte collection

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4th August 2023
The Swedish Royal Family has a knack for jewellery, and that’s especially true of their steel tiaras. There are two steel cut tiaras in their vault: the Steel Cut Tiara and the Steel Cut Bandeau. The Cut Steel Tiara dates back to Queen Hortense of Holland’s time—she was the granddaughter of Empress Joséphine—and lived as queen consort between 1806 and 1810. The steel tiara is…
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All the best photos from Victoriadagen

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15th July 2023
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden celebrated her 46th birthday on 14 July with the traditional events at Solliden Palace and the Victoria Day Concert at Borgholm Castle. See all the best photos from this year’s event below! [getty src=”1544083362&#8243…
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Crown Princess Victoria: Godmother of Europe

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14th July 2023
Crown Princess Victoria is often referred to as the ‘Godmother of Europe.’ She received this rather unusual nickname because she has 18 (yes, eighteen) godchildren. Crown Princess Victoria is one of Europe’s most popular royals. Every single year she is…
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What is Victoriadagen?

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14th July 2023
Today marks one of the most important days in the Swedish royal year – Victoriadagen. It is celebrated annually on 14 July to honour Crown Princess Victoria. The celebrations began on her second birthday in 1979 and also honours one Swedish sportsperson for their skills and representation of Sweden. The day begins at Solliden Palace – the private residence of the Royal Family…
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Crown Princess Victoria visits one of Europe's oldest national parks

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20th April 2023
Crown Princess Victoria has visited Sonfjället National Park, the latest stop on her goal to visit all of Sweden’s national parks to encourage enjoying the outdoors. The Sonfjället National Park is located in the province of Härjedalen in central Sweden, and is best known for its mountain views and its animal population, which includes bears, moose and lynxes. Crown Princess…
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Crown Princess Victoria celebrates her Name Day

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13th March 2023
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden celebrated her Name Day in Stockholm. The annual tradition took place in the Inner Courtyard of Stockholm Palace; the Crown Princess was joined by her husband, Prince Daniel and their two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, on…
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Important trip for Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden revealed

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1st February 2023
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden will have a busy February with details for a tour abroad released.  Their Royal Highnesses will be travelling to Australia and New Zealand from 13 to 18 February to strengthen the relationships between Sweden and both nations. They will be travelling with the Minister for Aid and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell. The couple will first…
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