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Swedish Royal Family Celebrate In The US
The people of Deleware were out in droves on Saturday afternoon to receive King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden as they celebrated the 375th anniversary of Sweden and Finland's colonial establishment of New Sweden, now situated in Wilmington, Delaware.
The Swedish royals started their day in Delaware with a lunch at the Bunea Vista Mansion in New Castle with Governor Jack Markell.
Following lunch, the royals went to the Wilmington river front where they got on a replica ship of the Read more [...]
A Look at Prince Carl Philip’s Nightclub Brawl
It's been a few days since Swedish Prince Carl Philip was involved in a scuffle outside a Cannes nightclub on Saturday, but the story remains in the headlines in Sweden and among royal watchers.
Here's a recap for those who do not know: Carl Philip and his girlfriend, Sofia Hellqvist, went to the exclusive club, Le Baoli for some late summer partying. When the couple exited the club at 3 a.m., an unknown man began to attack the Prince, by grabbing him by the neck and slapping him. Carl Philip Read more [...]
Crown Princess Victoria Marks 35th Birthday
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria celebrated her 35th birthday Saturday at Solliden, on the island of Öland where the Swedish royals spend their summer vacation. As always, the Crown Princess met with Swedes who were there to offer their future Queen gifts and flowers.
But this year, Victoria brought out her 4 1/2 month old daughter, Princess Estelle, for the public to see. The infant royal looked around at the crowds as though she was well aware of what was going on.
After posing with Read more [...]
Baptism of Princess Estelle of Sweden
The newest royal heir of Sweden was baptized today at the royal chapel at Stockholm's Royal Palace. Proud parents Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel had their three month old baby daughter, Princess Estelle christened in an event televised live throughout the country, plus a few other European nations.
Victoria and Daniel were all smiles and very doting towards their firstborn child. The Prince held his daughter as he and the Crown Princess entered the chapel. Estelle was wearing the Read more [...]
Princess Estelle Makes Public Debut
When a crowd gathered outside the royal palace in Stockholm Monday, they were mainly there to wish King Carl XVI Gustaf a happy 66th birthday.
But the people got a big surprise when the King's first grandchild, 2 month old Princess Estelle made her royal debut on the balcony with her parents.
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel brought their daughter out for the public to see at the end of the celebration, making the people cheer with joy and excitement. Proud father Daniel even held Read more [...]
King Carl XVI Gustaf Comments on Spanish King’s Elephant Hunt Controversy
Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden were in El Escorial, near of Madrid, Saturday for the 63rd World Scout Foundation meeting. The King is the patron of the World Scout Foundation.
Wearing casual clothes mixed with scouting material, the royal couple mingled with more than 2,000 children from 30 countries who gathered on a large lawn. The King and Queen chatted with some of the scouts in English.
Since they were in Spain, reporters were curious about what he Read more [...]
Finland’s State Visit to Sweden
On Tuesday, Finland's President Sauli Niinistö and his wife, Jenni Haukio, made their state visit to neighboring Sweden. The purpose of their visit is to strengthen links between the two countries. Not that they need much strengthening - Finland and Sweden have had close, friendly relations for many years.
Arriving at Arlanda airport, the Presidential couple were welcomed by Prince Daniel. They then went to the Royal Mews, where they met with Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Read more [...]
Charles & Camilla’s First Official Visit to Sweden
On Thursday, Britain's Prince Charles made his first ever official visit to Sweden. Although His Royal Highness has made numerous private trips to that country in the past, this was the first he went there on behalf of the British government. He and wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are doing a Scandinavian tour to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
Upon arriving at Arlanda airport in Stockholm, the couple were greeted by Prince Carl Philip. It was there that the Swedish air Read more [...]
Queen Silvia & Crown Princess Victoria Discuss 2011
While 2010 may have been a celebratory year for the Swedish royal family, 2011 has been difficult.
So says Queen Silvia and her eldest child, Crown Princess Victoria. In an interview with the SVT program, Året med kungafamiljen - or, The Year with the Royal Family, the two talked about how the media reported on the scandal involving King Carl XVI Gustaf and his alleged affairs and visits to strip clubs.
"It makes a lot of pain when your parents are publicized at the brusque way that actually Read more [...]
Swedish Royals Attend Academy at Stock Exchange
On Tuesday, most of the Swedish royal family were at the annual gathering of the Swedish Academy at the Stockholm's Stock Exchange.
Founded in 1786 by King Gustav III, the Swedish Royal Academy is a cultural institution meant to promote Swedish language and literature.
Everyone, minus Princess Madeleine, showed up for the formal gathering. Crown Princess Victoria wore a lovely black velvet dress which showed her baby bump nicely.
Her mother, Queen Silvia, recently spoke to Svensk Damtidning Read more [...]
