Queen Silvia of Sweden pulled out a historic tiara for a State Dinner in Stockholm. King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia are hosting the Finnish President for a State Visit, and Queen Silvia chose a notable piece.
She wore the Nine-Prong Tiara, also commonly referred to as Queen Sofia’s Tiara. This tiara features 580 diamonds and has nine prongs to top off burst and floral elements. Other gems…
Queen Silvia of Sweden marks her 80th birthday today, but who is the longest-tenured consort in Swedish history? We discuss the German-born wife of King Carl XVI Gustaf as she celebrates a milestone birthday.
Silvia Renate Sommerlath was born on 23 December 1943 in…
She would go on to become the longest-serving Queen of Sweden, but no one could have expected what the future reserved for her as Silvia RenateSommerlath was born on 23 December 1943 in Heidelberg, Germany.
The youngest and only daughter of Walther Sommerlath and…
Queen Silvia surrounded by all her grandchildren at special Christmas event
19th December 2023
Queen Silvia of Sweden was surrounded by all her grandchildren at a special Christmas event at the Royal Palace.
The Queen, who turns 80 on 23rd December, was joined by Princess Estelle (11), Prince Oscar (7), Prince Alexander (7), Prince Gabriel (6), Prince Julian (2), Princess Leonore (9), Prince Nicolas (8), and Princess Adrienne (5) to welcome the Christmas trees to the palace.
The trees…
Queen Silvia of Sweden’s 80th birthday celebrations have commenced with a special concert in Stockholm.
The concert was held at the independent music school Lilla Akademien in the Swedish capital, and the newly built concert hall has been named after Her Majesty…
Celebrations for Queen Silvia's 80th birthday to begin next month
22nd October 2023
Celebrations for Queen Silvia of Sweden’s 80th birthday are set to begin next month.
The Queen will turn 80 on 23 December, right in the midst of the hectic final Christmas rush.
To make sure Her Majesty is celebrated properly, the Royal Court has said…
The queen of tiaras that a queen only wears for the most important events
19th September 2023
Queen Silvia of Sweden accompanied her husband, King Carl XVI Gustaf, to several different events throughout his Golden Jubilee weekend. At the Golden Jubilee Banquet in Stockholm, she wore one of the most significant tiaras in the Swedish collection- the Braganza Tiara.
Her Majesty has worn the Braganza Tiara for several milestone occasions in her life, so it is not surprising she chose…
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia conclude counties tour in Värmland
9th September 2023
As the day of his Golden Jubilee approaches, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have made the last visit to a Swedish county for the occasion.
Their Majesties visited Värmland, a county in the centre-west of the nation, at the border with Norway. Incidentally…
Theirs is a love story that began amidst the global spectacle of the Olympic Games and has continued for 50 years. As King Carl XVI Gustaf prepares for his Golden Jubilee next month, let’s look at the enduring romance between the King and his bride, Queen Silvia.
Crown…
The steel of Sweden: the unusual tiaras that sparkle in the Bernadotte collection
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…
