Queen Silvia of Sweden has purchased the first Mayflower pin of the year, as she traditionally does. The sale of this year’s pin began yesterday, 12 April. The 2018 pins are gold and black with a pearl in the middle.
The Queen, who always looks forward to this event each year, bought the pin from two students, Yossef (10) and Alice (9), yesterday who had been invited to the Royal Palace…
Princess Madeleine comes off maternity leave for World Childhood Foundation meeting with Queen Silvia
12th April 2018
On Tuesday, Princess Madeleine of Sweden came off maternity leave for the day to attend a World Childhood Foundation (WCF) International Council meeting alongside her mother, Queen Silvia at the Royal Palace.
International Council meetings take place several times a year…
The King of Sweden, His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, is the highest patron of the Swedish Academy. As the institution is now experiencing one of its worst crisis in history, the King has involved himself in trying to help out.
The crisis started in November of last year when the…
Crown Princess Victoria brought to tears at memorial one year after Stockholm terror attack
7th April 2018
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden was brought to tears during the memorial concert today in memory of those lost in the terror attack on 7 April 2017.
The Crown Princess and her husband, Prince Daniel attended the commemorative concert at Kungsträdgården alongside Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, his wife and hundreds of others. The Crown Princess Couple and Prime Minister were seated around the…
For those who are often confused when reading a name of the royal families of Scandinavia, Expedia has come up with a solution! The website has created an interactive family tree of the Swedish, Norwegian and Danish royal families.
When you click on this link, a new page…
Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden sent their Easter greetings on Saturday from the village of Storlien, Sweden, on the Royal Court’s Instagram page.
A photo of the couple sitting by the fire with their dog, Brandie, in the snow. Their…
Princess Adrienne, the third child of Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her husband Chris O’Neill, will be baptised on 8 June in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace. It will take place just three days after the National Day celebrations in Sweden.
The Most Reverend Archbishop Antje Jackelén will perform the ceremony with the Right Reverend Bishop and Chief Court Chaplain Johan Dalman…
Following the birth of Princess Madeleine’s third child, Princess Adrienne, we take a look at how royal titles are used in the Scandinavian monarchies.
Sweden
The members of the Swedish Royal Family carry the style of Royal Highness with the title of Prince/Princess of…
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has revealed the name and title of his newest granddaughter. The third child of Princess Madeleine and her husband, Christopher “Chris” O’Neill has been named Adrienne Josephine Alice.
She has been granted the…
Princess Madeleine of Sweden has joined Instagram. She made the announcement yesterday morning on her official Facebook page. The account is expected to be verified by the social media company soon.
On Facebook, Her Royal Highness said, “I have a new official Instagram page at princess_madeleine_of_sweden ❤!”
She included a screenshot of her first post which featured all three…
