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Princesses on parade: why future queens of Europe on military training has become big news

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30th October 2024
Europe’s future queens are taking a different path to their thrones in the twenty first century with more and more female heirs carrying out the military training that was historically only given to their brothers. Leonor, Princess of Asturias, is in the midst of her military training and has perhaps had the highest profile of all future queens in this role . She is in her second year…
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The royal birthday celebrations you probably haven't heard about

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15th September 2024
If there is one day in the calendar that’s a bumper birthday for the royals, it’s 15 September. The Duke of Sussex celebrates on that date as does Queen Letizia of Spain. However, one often-overlooked royal also marks his birthday – Prince Daniel of Sweden.  Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland was born Olof Daniel Westling on 15 September 1973 to Olle and Ewa Westling in…
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A jubilee year for the King of Sweden

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31st December 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden marked his Golden Jubilee in 2023. While the main celebration was in mid-September, Sweden marked their jubilee king all year long beginning with a new image of the King and jubilee logo released in January. Photo: Thron Ullberg/Kungl…
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A celebratory year for Sweden's Royal Family

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28th December 2023
The past year has been one of many celebrations for the Swedish Royal Family. King Carl XVI Gustaf’s Golden Jubilee (50 years on the throne) was marked throughout the year, but the country had a few other reasons to celebrate in 2023. The country also marked 500…
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Sweden's royals lend helping hand in Christmas greeting

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18th December 2023
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden’s family has released their annual festive video, just a week before Christmas Eve. Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar feature in a video from the Royal Palace’s Bernadotte floor. This year, the family is helping the Royal Palace’s Palace Master Claes Carlsson in the Breakfast Room to prepare for the…
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The tiara surprise of 2023 – Princess Sofia’s latest twist on her wedding diadem

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16th November 2023
Princess Sofia of Sweden’s wedding tiara is quite versatile. The diamond spikes of the palmetto diamond tiara are interchangeable, from diamonds, pearls, emeralds, blue gemstones and turquoise toppers. The Princess recently debuted a new set for the tiara and on the perfect occasion. For the Golden Jubilee celebrations of her father-in-law, King Carl XVI Gustaf, in mid-September…
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