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Princess Christina given one of Sweden's highest honours

Princess Christina of Sweden served as first lady of the Kingdom of Sweden from the death of her mother, Princess Sibylla, in 1972 until her brother married Queen Silvia in 1976. At a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm this week, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf presented his sister Princess Christina with His Majesty the King’s Medal of the twelfth size with diamonds in a…
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Prince Carl Philip visits Gotland

The Swedish royals have been travelling around Sweden to learn more about how the nation has handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Thursday, Prince Carl Philip visited Gotland County to draw attention to efforts in connection with the global health emergency. The Prince’s visit took place in Visby with Governor Anders Flanking as host. Prince Carl Philip began the visit in the…
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Prince Daniel honours fallen police officers

A total of 121 people have lost their lives in the service since the Nationalization of the Swedish Police. This weekend, Prince Daniel of Sweden attended a ceremony to honour police officers who have died in the line of duty. The Police Authority’s memorial service in…
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Crown Princess Victoria re-establishes new amphibious regiment

Due to an increased level of uncertainty regarding Russia, Sweden has decided to upgrade its military, and Crown Princess Victoria visited the Gothenburg garrison to attend the re-establishment of Älvsborg’s amphibious regiment. In the coming months, the Swedish Armed Forces will establish new regiments and a new air flotilla. Last week, King Carl XVI Gustaf re-established…
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King Carl Gustaf re-establishes Swedish regiment

King Carl XVI Gustaf has visited the military camp of Arvidsjaur for a ceremony to re-establish Sweden’s Norrland’s Dragon Regiment, K4. Flags were hoisted over the camp at Arvidsjaur on September 24th 2021 to welcome the Swedish King. In connection with the…
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Prince Carl Philip of Sweden hands out scholarships to young artists

His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip has always been interested in art. He himself has been a keen artist and has designed a number of artistic objects. On Wednesday, September 22, Prince Carl Philip handed out scholarships in a drawing competition called ‘The Thinking Hand’. The ceremony took place in Gustav III’s Antique Museum at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The Thinking…
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