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Looking back at the christening of Prince Alexander of Sweden

On a sunny morning on the 9th of September 2016, the first child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden was baptised in an intimate ceremony. The christening of Prince Alexander took place at the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace. In this article, I will be sharing my memories of this beautiful day as I witnessed the baptism in person. On the 19th of April 2016, Princess Sofia…
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Royal Weddings: Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist

When the news broke that Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was dating former reality show participant and model Sofia Hellqvist, a flood of criticism followed. Many doubted that this most unlikely romance would be sealed by marriage. Today, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia celebrate four years of marriage. In the summer of 2009, Prince Carl Philip met Sofia Hellqvist through mutual friends at a…
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Swedish royals attend State Opening of Parliament

On Tuesday, large parts of the Swedish Royal Family attended the State Opening of Parliament in Stockholm. This falls only a few weeks after a dramatic election. On Monday, the parliament chose a new chairman and on Tuesday they voted to resign the prime minister and begin the process to give Sweden a new government. Nevertheless, before the process of negations can begin the Royal Family needed…
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Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia's second child – What will the name be?

On Tuesday Princess Sofia of Sweden attended her last known official engagement before her second child is born in September. Their first child, Prince Alexander, was born in April 2016. Prince Alexander’s full name is Alexander Erik Hubertus Bertil, and in addition to being Prince of Sweden, he is the Duke of Sodermanland. When Prince Alexander gets a brother or sister in September…
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