Sweden

Celebrations planned for Queen Silvia of Sweden's 75th birthday

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22nd November 2018
The Swedish Royal Court has announced plans to celebrate Queen Silvia’s 75th birthday next month. Two new photos were also released with the announcement, taken by Anna-Lena Ahlström. First, there will be a seminar for invited guests of the Queen at the Oscar Theatre in Stockholm on 18 December. They will discuss issues close to Queen Silvia’s heart like children’s rights…
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Princess Estelle takes up new hobby

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18th November 2018
Princess Estelle of Sweden has begun an acting course at Calle Flygare theatre school in Vasatan, Stockholm. Accompanied by her father, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle was said to look expectant and happy as she undertook her first lesson this past week, according to Swedish…
Sweden

Second man arrested over the theft of the Swedish Crown Jewels

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11th November 2018
Swedish police have arrested a second man in relation to the theft Swedish Crown Jewels which were stolen in July and are still missing. Police prosecutor Reena Devgun said: “The person who is arrested is of interest in the investigation. Interrogation will be conducted shortly and I will then take a stand for the continued detention.” In September, that the first arrest was made.
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Norway

Norwegian Royal Family celebrate King Karl Johan with a series of lectures at Royal Palace

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29th October 2018
This year marks 200 years since Karl Johan became King of Norway and Sweden. This has been celebrated with significant events in both nations, now separated from each other, each having its own royal house. Although, both King Harald of Norway and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden descended from King Karl Johan. One of the very last events in celebrating Karl Johan is now taking place in November in…
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Sweden's Crown Princess Couple conclude visit to Jordan

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18th October 2018
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden have completed their visit to Jordan as part of their Middle East trip to the Hashemite Kingdom and Lebanon. Their Royal Highnesses were in Amman, Jordan, from 15 through 17 October before moving on to Lebanon today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kungahuset ?? (@kungahuset) The beginning of…
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