European Royals

Queen Silvia is the next royal to receive 'The Crown' treatment as 'German Queen' series finds its stars

Queen Silvia is the latest royal to receive the television treatment, and the actress slated to play Sweden’s queen consort is a member of Bavarian nobility herself. German Queen is an upcoming German-Swedish co-production that will trace the early life of Silvia Sommerlath and how her fateful meeting with Crown Prince Carl Gustaf at the Summer Olympics in Munich in 1972 changed the course of…
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European Royals

The Swedish Royal Family had incredible style moments this year, and here are my favourites!

Let’s loop all the ladies of the Swedish Royal Family in for this fashion recap, and reminisce about some of their hit styles this year! We’re looking back at the hits of Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Sofia and Princess Madeleine. CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA RAIDS HER MOTHER’S CLOSET FOR THE NOBEL PRIZE CEREMONY The Swedish Royal Family pose at the Nobel Prize…
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Sweden

What to expect from Sweden's royals on their country's national day

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…
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Features

The emerald belt that became a necklace worn by queens and princesses

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…
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