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The King and Queen of Sweden attend a seminar on King Karl Johan

On Thursday afternoon, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden attended a seminar at Ørebro Castle in Sweden in connection with the 200th anniversary of King Karl Johan’s ascension to the throne. This year marks 200 years since Karl Johan became King of Sweden and Norway, and founded the Royal House of Bernadotte which is still on the throne in Sweden. The…
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Opinion: Top 10 best tiaras

Europe Editor, Brittani Barger gives her opinion on the top ten tiaras across the globe: 10: Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Wedding Tiara I just love the simplicity of this piece, which fits so well with Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s personality. She wore it during her 2001 wedding, and it fit in seamlessly with Mette-Marit’s simple dress and little makeup. Thebandeau…
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Who was King Karl IX of Sweden?

A not so well known Swedish monarch got international attention last Tuesday when two crowns and one orb from the Swedish royal regalia was stolen from Strängnäs Cathedral. The crown and the orb were the funeral regalia to King Karl IX and his wife, Queen Kristina. So, who…
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Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden send summer greeting

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden have shared a summer greeting on their official Instagram account. The Prince Couple posted a photo of their two sons, two-year-old Prince Alexander and 11-month-old Prince Gabriel. In the image, the Princes are sitting on a bench at Solliden Palace on the island of Öland. Solliden Palace is the summer home and personal private property of King…
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Sweden’s Princess Christina to retire on her 75th birthday

Sweden’s Princess Christina, Mrs Magnuson, is to retire from royal duties many years of service to the crown. She made the announcement in a recent interview with Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter (DN) saying she planned to retire on her 75th birthday on 3 August. She said then, ”I have realised life is not infinite.” She also remarked, ”I don’t want to be tied down by a lot of…
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