Images of the King of Sweden have been set alight by protesters in several countries in the Middle East in the wake of a series of burnings of the Koran in Sweden.
Muslims around the world have expressed their offence at the Koran burnings. Now, photos of Carl XVI Gustaf have been set on fire in several countries.
The Swedish Royal Court has declined to comment on the matter. Most Swedes…
The Royal Family of Sweden does love a June wedding. The majority of their modern marriages have taken place in the month and June comes to an end with another Swedish royal wedding anniversary. Princess Margaretha, the eldest sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, married…
King Carl Gustaf continues his jubilee travels in Uppsala
29th April 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have continued their tour of Sweden’s 21 counties with a visit to Uppsala County.
On 27 April, the royal couple arrived by train at Uppsala Central Station, where they were warmly welcomed by the Governor and his wife.
The…
Why has the King of Sweden suddenly cancelled gala events?
23rd March 2023
King Carl XVI Gustaf has put a royal tradition on hold. A string of royal evening receptions that usually take place in the spring in Sweden have been cancelled. And all because of the upcoming Golden Jubilee.
Margareta Thorgren, the Swedish Royal Court’s head of information has just announced: “It all has to do with the fact that the King is celebrating 50 years on the throne this…
Crown Princess Victoria has taken on the role of acting head of state of Sweden as her father King Carl XVI Gustaf is abroad. As interim regent, she led a meeting in the Foreign Affairs Committee at Stockholm Royal Palace.
The committee is made up of the chairman and nine…
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have participated in a high-level gathering focused on combating antibiotic resistance at the Scandinavian XPO in Arlandastad, held in connection with Sweden’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.
According to…
Princess Madeleine decides against travelling to Sweden as King Carl XVI Gustaf undergoes heart surgery
21st February 2023
Last week, it was reported that Princess Madeleine was to be at her father’s side during his heart operation. However, the Swedish media now reports that the plans changed, and that the Princess never travelled to Sweden.
King Carl XVI Gustaf’s youngest child remained in the United States with the rest of her family, with no plans to travel home to Sweden to visit her father in the…
Princess Estelle and Prince Daniel are jumping for joy for a good cause
3rd February 2023
Princess Estelle and Prince Daniel have been highlighting the importance of exercise by working out at home at Haga Castle in Stockholm.
Princess Estelle was joined by her father Prince Daniel feature in a new video on Generation Pep’s official Instagram, showcasing…
Why Queen Silvia isn’t happy with a portrait of Sweden’s Royal Family
27th January 2023
Queen Silvia has been photographed and portrayed in paintings many times. But now, the Queen of Sweden has revealed there’s one portrait that she doesn’t really like.
In the Swedish magazine “Antiquities and Auction” , Queen Silvia and King Carl…
Sweden's royals celebrate opera with dramatic history
21st January 2023
King Gustav III opened the Royal Opera House in Stockholm on January 18, 1773. To commemorate the 250th anniversary, a gala was held at the Royal Opera in Stockholm, attended by members of the Royal Family.
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Christina and her husband, Tord Magnuson, all attended the special event that featured a diverse…