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Crown Princess Family of Sweden's annual Christmas video released

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19th December 2018
The Crown Princess Family of Sweden has released their annual Christmas video today. Filmed at the family’s home at Haga Palace, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are seen making homemade Christmas decorations with their two children, Princess Estelle, 6, and Prince Oscar, 2. Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle.  Photo: Tiina Björkbacka / Kungl. Royal Court A translation of what is…
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King of Sweden unveils statue of Karl XIV Johan

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17th December 2018
Late afternoon yesterday, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden unveiled the rider statue of King Carl XIV Johan (the first Bernadotte King of Sweden) in its new location on the Slottsbacken “Castle Slope” (a road in central Stockholm that stretches from the Royal Palace along the eastern waterfront). The statue formerly resided at Slussen from November 1854, but it was moved to right…
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Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar celebrate St Lucia Day

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14th December 2018
Princess Estelle, 6, and her younger brother, Prince Oscar, 2, celebrated St Lucia Day yesterday, and their proud mother, Crown Princess Victoria got behind the camera to document the day. The Royal Court of Sweden later released two images, taken by Victoria, of Estelle and…
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Swedish royals host dinner for Nobel winners

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12th December 2018
Last evening, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden hosted a dinner for the Nobel Laureates at the Royal Palace of Stockholm alongside Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, and Princess Christina. The traditional black tie dinner…
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Princess Madeleine finishes children's book

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11th December 2018
It was announced last year that Princess Madeleine was authoring a children’s book. The Princess made the announcement in February 2017 in an interview with Sweden’s Expressen, but she stopped short of divulging any specific details about the book. Chief Information of the Court, Margareta Thorgen confirmed to Expressen this week that the Princess had finally completed her manuscript…
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Princess Leonore of Sweden dances in The Nutcracker

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8th December 2018
Known for her vibrant energy, it is not a surprise that Princess Leonore of Sweden is involved in an activity to allow her to move and get out some energy.  On Thursday, her proud mother, Princess Madeleine posted an image of four-year-old Leonore performing ballet in…
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Taking a look at the Royal Order of Karl XIII

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7th December 2018
The Royal Order of Karl XIII is one of the many Swedish royals order that still exists and is in use. The Order was founded by King Karl XIII of Sweden and Norway in 1811. Since 1811 and until this day, the Master of the Order is the regent of Sweden, so the current Order…
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King of Sweden sends condolence message to President Trump after California wildfires

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24th November 2018
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent his condolences to President Donald Trump after fires ravaged California. So far, 87 have been killed, and almost 500 are still missing. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, a total area of nearly 400 square miles have been destroyed. His Majesty remarked: “The Queen and I wish to express our most sincere condolences…
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