King Carl XVI Gustaf made an historic
gesture as he marked his country’s Veterans’ Day. The Swedish king
presented the prestigious Military Cross of the Order of the Sword,
Second Class to Lieutenant Colonel Liridona Dauti, making her the
first woman outside the country’s royal family to be given the
award. Lieutenant Colonel Liridona Dauti was recognised for
the bravery…
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden was welcomed
to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo by Emperor Naruhito of Japan during
an important visit to the country. The King of Sweden has been
visiting Expo 2025 during an official visit to Japan and as his
time in the country came to a close…
Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle got in
the sporting spirit when they visited the World Ice Hockey
Championship to cheer on Team Sweden as they faced Slovakia.
Prince Daniel and his daughter were able to visit Team Sweden in
the locker room before the game against…
The Swedish Royal Family has a wide and
historic jewellery collection, one that is frequently shared
amongst the family. The Bernadotte Emerald Parure however, is one
of the oldest sets in the collection and one of the most
impressive. This parure includes a coordinating necklace and two
brooches. Created for the first Bernadotte King of Sweden, King
Carl XIV Johan, the necklace…
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of
Sweden have been hosting Icelandic President Tómasdóttir for a
State Visit. Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess
Madeleine wore some of their favourite jewels for the State Dinner
that took place in the Royal Palace in…
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden celebrated
his birthday at the Royal Palace in Stockholm with a number of
firsts. He was joined by his family and they had clearly compared
notes on style before their appearance with some even swapping
clothes for some real royal…
How many royals does it take to plant a tree? Four and counting appears to be the answer....
2nd May 2025
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of
Sweden have joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle
to fulfil a promise made at the time of the Coronation. This
very royal quartet met at Windsor Castle after King Carl Gustaf and
Queen Silvia offered the gift of a tree to mark the 2023 Coronation
and popped in on their friend and relation to help plant it.
The tree is a Swedish oak…
The crowds had come to celebrate a
special day for the King of Sweden but they also ended up seeing an
important first for the country’s future queen and a little
princess. As King Carl XVI Gustaf took the salute at a special
ceremony at the Royal Palace in…
Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on
April 26 2025 and royalty will be in attendance. King Philippe and
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians will be present with other royal
houses expected to confirm their attendance imminently. However, as
the last two papal funerals…
Princess Ines of Sweden will be
christened on a very special day – the tenth wedding anniversary of
her parents. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia will gather
friends and family together for the baptism of their fourth child
at Drottningholm Palace Chapel on June 13 2025, exactly ten years
after their marriage. Princess Ines will be baptised on a very
special date for her…
