Sweden

King Carl XVI Gustaf briefed on Sweden's ongoing government crisis by the Parliament Speaker

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12th January 2019
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden was personally briefed about the ongoing government crisis in Sweden by the parliament speaker, Andreas Norlén. The meeting took place at the royal palace in Stockholm. Work to form a new government in the country has been stalled since the election on 9 September. The reason is that neither the bourgeois block nor the red-green group will negotiate with…
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Crown Princess Victoria visits the Life Guard

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11th January 2019
On Wednesday of this week, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria visited the Royal Swedish Life Guards. During the visit, the Crown Princess received information about the Life Guard’s activities. The Crown Princess also had the opportunity to hear more about the…
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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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Swedish royals attend State Opening of Parliament

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25th September 2018
On Tuesday, large parts of the Swedish Royal Family attended the State Opening of Parliament in Stockholm. This falls only a few weeks after a dramatic election. On Monday, the parliament chose a new chairman and on Tuesday they voted to resign the prime minister and begin the process to give Sweden a new government. Nevertheless, before the process of negations can begin the Royal Family needed…
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Man arrested in relation to the theft of the Swedish Crown Jewels

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14th September 2018
Swedish Police have confirmed that they have arrested a person in relation to the theft of the Swedish royal regalia which was stolen six weeks ago. The detention hearing will be held on Friday. Not much more information has been released, however, the police have confirmed that the stolen regalia is still missing. The man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of theft. Prosecutors say that the…
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