His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden received on Monday this week Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin in Princess Sibylla’s Apartment at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Federal President Guy Parmelin is currently on an official visit to Stockholm to mark 100 years of Swiss diplomatic presence in Sweden. During the Federal President’s visit, he will also meet the Speaker of the…
Prince Carl Philip of Sweden has attended his first meeting of the Swedish National Museum`s Friend`s Board. The prince was elected to be a new member of the board earlier this month.
The prince has long been involved in the association and has, on several occasions, had…
Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill vaccinated against Covid-19
27th April 2021
Princess Madeleine and her husband Chris O’Neill have been vaccinated against Covid-19. The Swedish Royal Court confirmed the news to Swedish press. According to the Swedish Court’s Head of Communications, Margareta Thorgren, Princess Madeleine and her husband…
King Carl XVI Gustaf opens exhibition and drawing competition
24th April 2021
On Thursday 22 April, the exhibition “The Thinking Hand” was opened by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. This is an annual scholarship competition for young artists.
“The Thinking Hand” is a recurring drawing competition and exhibition for young artists who work with visual design in art, architecture, fashion, design, illustration, game development or other related…
Crown Princess Victoria speaks on the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris
21st April 2021
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has spoken of her fondness for France in a special video message marking the 50th anniversary of the Swedish Institute in Paris. Institut Suédois, formerly known as the Centre Culturel Suédois, is a Swedish cultural centre in Paris. The…
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden have tested positive for COVID-19, the Royal Court has confirmed. The Crown Princess and the Prince have mild symptoms but should recover well. The Crown Princess, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar were…
Sweden will soon welcome a new baby prince or princess with Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia expecting their third child. The baby is expected to arrive in late March or early April.
The new baby will be the first royal child to be born after The King reduced the Royal House by a third, from 15 people to 10. The five who were pushed out were his grandchildren – the sons and daughters…
Queen Silvia makes surprise appearance after fracturing wrist
26th February 2021
It has been almost two weeks since the news came from Sweden that Her Majesty Queen Silvia had been taken to the hospital after a fall. After treatment, Silvia returned to Drottningholm Palace. The queen was treated for a fracture in her wrist.
Following the accident, the…
Crown Princess Victoria holds speech on Sweden's involvement in Antarctica
25th February 2021
On Tuesday, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden participated in a digital symposium on the Antarctic ecosystem and climate change. During the event Her Royal Highness also held a speech from her home-office at Haga Castle.
The Crown Princess began the…
Prince Daniel congratulates entrepreneurs on special anniversary
17th February 2021
Prince Daniel was the keynote speaker at the digital event “FramFör”. The event is a collaboration concept between local companies and students in Gästrikland, a region of Sweden. The collaboration celebrates this year their 20th anniversary and His Royal Highness wanted to congratulate them on their good work.
The University of Gävle, municipalities in Gästrikland and business…