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Prince Carl Philip's name has been exploited on a fake site, Swedish Royal Court has said

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8th February 2020
The name of Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip has been exploited on a fake site, the Royal Court has said. The website, which had been sending out invitations to royal events and asking for donations, has been reported to Sweden’s Police Authority. In a statement, the Royal Court said, “It has been brought to the attention of The Royal Court that a false website has been created…
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Swedish King announces five of his grandchildren are to be removed from The Royal House

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7th October 2019
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has announced important changes to the Royal House. The purpose is to establish which members of the Royal Family are expected to perform officials duties. The children of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, and the children of Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine and Mr Christopher O’Neill will no longer be members of The…
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Swedish Royal Family attends Opening of Parliament

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12th September 2019
On 10 September, the Swedish Royal Family attended the annual Opening of Parliament in Stockholm. Only Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill were absent as they stayed in Florida where they currently live. Traditionally, the Royal Family wears black and white outfits to…
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Royal Weddings: Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist

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13th June 2019
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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Who is Prince Carl Philip of Sweden?

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13th May 2019
On13 May 1979, Queen Silvia of Sweden gave birth to her second child, a son, at Stockholm Palace. The son, the new Crown Prince of Sweden’s birth was celebrated with a 42-gun salute. The King was away on a trip and was not able to get back to Stockholm in time…
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Happy 40th Birthday Prince Carl Philip! - 40 facts about the royal on his birthday!

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13th May 2019
On 13 May 1979, His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip of Sweden was born. To celebrate his 39th birthday, here are 40 facts on the Swedish royal: His full name is Carl Philip Edmund Bertil. Prince Carl Philip also has the title of Duke of Värmland. He was born in Stockholm Palace. His mother went into labour with him during the night while his father was away on a trip. His older sister, Crown…
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