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 House of Chaumet. Sotheby’s
describes the necklace as “composed of two strands of natural
pearls measuring from…
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…
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 1977, the King has been honorary chairman
of the World Scout Foundation. His Majesty the King was welcomed to
the cabin…
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…
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 joined the Speaker of the
Riksdag and the Prime Minister, as well as members of the Riksdag
in the Great Church to attend the…
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…
The three day State Visit of German
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender,
concluded on Thursday after the German leader had seen the best
Sweden has to offer with the royals at his side. The visit took
place in Stockholm and Kiruna under the themes of innovation,
sustainability and democracy. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince
Daniel were at Arlanda’s airport…
