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First photo of Prince Julian released

The first photo of the newborn Prince Julian of Sweden has been released by the Swedish Royal House. The photo was taken by his father Prince Carl Philip. Photo by HRH Prince Carl Philip/Kungahuset Prince Julian was born on 26 March at 11.19 am at Danderyd Hospital weighing 3220 grams to Princess Sofia. He is 49 centimetres long. He was given the names Julian Herbert Folke and he is the Duke…
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Princess Estelle shines in ninth birthday photos

Princess Estelle of Sweden celebrates her ninth birthday today. New photos of the future Queen of Sweden were released by the Royal Court to mark the occasion this morning. The new images were taken at Haga Palace by Kate Gabor. Kate Gabor/Kungl. HovstaternaKate…
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Royal History Mystery: Who set fire to Sweden's Royal Palace?

On May 7 1697, a fire broke out and destroyed much of the old royal palace in Stockholm. The castle Tre Kronor, or Three Crowns in English, is now only a footnote in history with the present royal palace of Stockholm built above the ruins of the old middle-aged castle that burned down over 320 years ago. But why exactly did the castle burn to ashes so mysteriously and suddenly? Tre Kronor…
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Prince Alexander of Sweden turns four

Sweden’s Prince Alexander is celebrating his fourth birthday today. The Prince is fifth in the line of succession to the Swedish throne. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the young royal will be celebrating with just his parents and younger brother, Prince…
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Swedish Royals celebrate Easter online

The Swedish Royal Family have released an adorable video showing them contacting their family in Sweden – and Princess Madeleine’s family in the United States. The video begins with Crown Princess Victoria, her husband Prince Daniel and their two children…
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Swedish Royal Family cancels engagement due to coronavirus outbreak

The Swedish Royal Family has cancelled a grand reception dinner due to the coronavirus outbreak. The dinner was due to take place on Wednesday evening, with 150 guests in attendance. A statement from the Royal Court read: “For the sake of invited guests, the representation dinner scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, will be postponed. In recent days, a number of cases of infection from the…
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Prince Daniel visits the police's youth group in Norrmalm

Prince Daniel of Sweden visited, on Thursday last week, the youth group to the capital police at the station of Norrmalm. Prince Daniel accompanied the Stockholm Police Youth Group during one of their evening and night sessions. He also attended when they patrolled parts of…
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Swedish King announces five of his grandchildren are to be removed from The Royal House

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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