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Taking a look at the christenings of Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine

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12th August 2021
With the christening of Prince Julian of Sweden, on 14 August, we are taking a look back at the christenings of his father and his aunts. Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, Duchess of Västergötland, was born on 14 July 1977 to King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. She was christened on 23 September 1977 in the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Back in…
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Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia reveal new family photo

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11th July 2021
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden have revealed their first family photo since the birth of Prince Julian in March. The happy family of five is seen sitting on an outdoor couch as Prince Gabriel, 3, smiles with his tongue out at the camera. The other four look off to the side in the garden of what is assumed to be Solliden Palace – the Royal Family’s private summer…
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King Carl Gustaf visits exhibition at the China Pavilion

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25th June 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has visited a new exhibition at the China Pavilion of Drottningholm. The exhibition is the result of a year-long collaboration between the Royal Court and the Research Lab Craft at Konstfack. The works are created by artisans and artists who have taken inspiration from historical collections in the China Pavilion. The exhibition is called “Going elsewhere…
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Princess Madeleine posts new Instagram photo of "dear Nicolas"

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15th June 2021
Princess Madeleine of Sweden has posted a new photo of her son, Prince Nicolas, for his 6th birthday on her Instagram account. The now six-year-old royal sits on what appears to be a golf cart with his head resting on the steering wheel. Princess Madeleine captioned the post: “Happy Birthday, dear Nicolas! We love you to the moon and back. Keep on truckin’!” …
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