Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria and her children accept Christmas trees

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her five-year-old daughter, Princess Estelle and one-year-old son, Prince Oscar accepted the several Christmas trees from the Royal College of Forestry’s student union yesterday morning at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. This is a ceremony that takes place each year. Prince Oscar was seen shaking hands with some of the students and posed later with his…
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Sweden's Prince Gabriel christened

At noon local time in Sweden, His Royal Highness Prince Gabriel, the second son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, was christened into the Church of Sweden in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace. The christening was airedlive on SVT and will remain on their website until 31 December for free viewing. It can be viewed here. Princess Madeleine, Prince Carl Philip and Princess…
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Prince Gabriel of Sweden's godparents announced

The Swedish Royal Court has announced Prince Gabriel’s godparents ahead of his christening tomorrow in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace. As expected, his paternal aunt, Princess Madeleine and maternal aunt, Sara Hellqvist were on the list. The other godparents…
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Prince Daniel on Princess Estelle: "I can hardly talk about missing a month or a year of her life"

Speaking at Generation Pep’s Pep Forum conference in Sweden last week, Prince Daniel spoke to a rapt audience about the importance of ensuring all children – regardless of social standing – have the same access and tools to live an active, knowledge-building life. Reflecting on the differences in opportunity faced by varying socio-economic classes, Daniel spoke pointedly about the fact that…
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First photo of Sweden's newest prince released

The Swedish Royal Court released the first photo of their newest member yesterday on their official website and social media accounts. The image shows the little royal in his car seat with his parents, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia outside their home of Villa…
Sweden

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s second child – What will the name be?

A short time ago it became known that Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia of Sweden has given birth to a healthy baby. Both mother and child are in good health. Now there are two major questions. What will be the name of the little Prince or Princess be and what title will the newest member of the Swedish Royal Family have? H.R.H. Prince Alexander’s christening at Drottningholm…
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