King Carl XVI Gustaf has visited the military camp of Arvidsjaur for a ceremony to re-establish Sweden’s Norrland’s Dragon Regiment, K4.
Flags were hoisted over the camp at Arvidsjaur on September 24th 2021 to welcome the Swedish King. In connection with the Swedish defence decision in 2004, the regiment was disbanded and reorganized into the Army’s fighter battalion as part of…
A historic pearl and diamond necklace worn by a Swedish Queen will be going up for auction in Hong Kong on 12 October.
This 19th-century necklace, formally known as the Leuchtenberg Necklace, is thought to be made by jeweller Marie-Étienne Nitot, the founder of the…
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden hands out scholarships to young artists
23rd September 2021
His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip has always been interested in art. He himself has been a keen artist and has designed a number of artistic objects. On Wednesday, September 22, Prince Carl Philip handed out scholarships in a drawing competition called ‘The…
Queen Silvia of Sweden has presented “The Queen Silvia Nursing Award” to nursing students who have contributed innovative ideas that promote the care of the elderly and people with dementia. Last year’s award ceremony was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so this time the Queen awarded scholarships to the prize winners from both 2019 and 2020.
The Queen Silvia Nursing Award was…
King Carl XVI Gustaf attends 90th anniversary of the Mälar Scouts
20th September 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf has attended in the Mälar Scouts’ 90th anniversary, which took place at the corps’ scout cabin on the Swedish island of Lovön. Since childhood, the king has participated in scout activities of various kinds both in Sweden and abroad. Since…
The Crown Princess Family of Sweden and Crown Prince Family of Norway bonded last weekend in Gotland, Sweden.
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and their elder child, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, travelled to Gotland in Sweden to spend time with…
Prince Carl Philip has sent congratulations as “The Chef of the Year” competition took place in Stockholm.
This year’s winner is Gustav Leonhardt and he received a special message from Prince Carl Philip. The prince, who did not have the opportunity to attend this year’s competition in person, sent a digital greeting to this year’s eight competing chefs and the…
King Carl XVI Gustaf has overseen the official opening of the Swedish parliament, the Riksdag. The new parliamentary year has thus begun. The King was accompanied by Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel.
Before the ceremony in the Riksdag, the royals…
His Majesty King carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has presented “His Majesties The King’s Medal” and “Litteris et Artibus” awards at a ceremony in the White Sea Room at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
At the medal ceremony, on September 13th 2021, the awards were…
Prince Carl Philip heads to Blekinge on latest royal visit to see pandemic impact
14th September 2021
Prince Carl Philip has visited Blekinge County to see the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic there and how people are rebuilding. The prince’s visit took him to the city of Karlskrona and the acting governor Helena Morgonsköld hosted the visit.
Prince Carl Philip began the day in the county administrative board’s premises where he heard about how the county was affected by the…
