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QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf attended seminar on Swedish war preparedness

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has attended a seminar on Swedish security politics today. The seminar is organised by the organisation "People and Defence" and are regarded as Sweden's most important forum for discussions on security politics, defence and Swedish war preparedness. The seminar started on Sunday and lasts until tomorrow, but the King was present only for one day. The seminar is being conducted in the Swedish city of Sälen.

There are about 350 participants in the seminar and during the three days of the seminar will hear between 50 and 60 speeches. These speeches should either be informative about the current situation of the Swedish Armed Forces or a debate. This year's focus is the world's global security, the Swedish Armed Forces, human security and war readiness.

It is not just military participating in the seminar. In addition, politicians, civil organisations, professional organisations, the Swedish business community and representatives of several youth organisations were present along with the King at the seminar.

QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf attends Forest Day Conference

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden attended yesterday "The Forest Day Conference." The Forest Day is an event created in connection with a series of seminars that will be held in the next three weeks. The seminars are a part of "The Västerbotten Weeks," a contrivance to draw attention to Västerbotten in northern Sweden. This event has been held annually in the past decade and has gained international attention. The King gave a speech at his visit to the conference, which took place at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm.

Together with Norway, Finland, Russia and Canada, it amounts to what is called the northern forest belt and has a large forest industry. Therefore, it is essential to have such forums for sharing technology and products with each other to achieve a more productive and sustainable forest management. This was one of the things that the King said he thought was very important. He has also previously devoted much time to cherishing Swedish nature and trying to convince the world to be a more environmentally friendly place. King Carl XVI Gustaf said that he was proud of Sweden's role as a forest nation. He said in his speech, "In Europe, Sweden has the vast forest land with Västerbotten as the largest forest county in our nation. Sweden has three hectares of forest per capita, while Vasterbotten has as much as 18 hectares of forest per capita.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria to speak at Baltic Sea conference

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden will give the opening remarks at a conference regarding the future of the Baltic Sea on 6 March. This event was first reported by Elias Giertz of the Swedish newspaper, Expressen yesterday. The conference, entitled "Baltic Sea the Future," will be held at the Stockholm International Fairs.

Ulrika Näsholm, the Swedish Royal Court's Director of Information and Press Department, explained to Expressen, "By participating, the Crown Princess will highlight the importance that we must work to ensure that the Baltic Sea is a healthy sea."

Crown Princess Victoria said in a speech last year, "A third of the Baltic Sea now has so little oxygen that it is hard, even impossible, for fish to live and breathe."

QuotePrincess Madeleine inaugurates "Room for Children"

This morning at 11 o'clock Princess Madeleine arrived at the Southbank Centre in London to undertake her first official engagement of the year. The Princess inaugurated the "Room for Children" – a library room for children.

Princess Madeleine was asked to officially open the "Room for Children" as part of the festival "Nordic Matters" that continues throughout 2017. It was Princess Madeleine's first official engagement in London since she moved to the city after the birth of Prince Nicolas. After the inauguration ceremony, Princess Madeleine sat down and took the time to talk to children aged ten about books and reading. The "Room for Children" is filled with literature from the Nordic countries and is designed from a children's perspective. For example, books are categorised by themes like "animals" or figures. "In this way, children can easily find the books they want. It offers a course in a completely different way of being in a library, I think. It was great to see, they had done it very well." said Princess Madeleine about the special categorization of books.

QuotePrince Carl Philip launches new collection of crystal products

This weekend His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip and his business partner, Oscar Kylberg launched a new collection of crystal products for their company "Bernadotte & Kylberg." This time they have launched handmade vases, bowls and votives in crystal. The products are made in Zwiesel Crystal glass and come in the colours of yellow, blue and green. The news was presented at the Ambiente Fair in Germany, and the company also wrote about their new products on their Instagram profile.

Bernadotte & Kylberg was founded in 2012 and has designed products for many brands. The design duo design both industrial as graphic products with the user in focus. In a charity project for Childhood, Bernadotte & Kylberg designed the carpet "Middle of Nowhere" out of scrap silk parachutes for the brand Vandra Rugs. In February 2014, the collaboration between the duo and the Danish design company, Stelton was presented which is Bernadotte & Kylberg's first international assignment.

Quote from: LouisFerdinand on February 17, 2017, 10:05:33 PM
On the Bernadottekylberg site I like the pattern of the rug and the jacket Prince Carl Philip and Oscar Kylberg made. These two men are extremely talented.

QuoteGovernor General of Canada on State Visit to Sweden

Today marks the first day of the four-day State Visit to Sweden of the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston and his wife, Dr Sharon Johnston. HM King Carl XVI Gustaf officially invited the Governor General and his wife to Sweden. On Sunday evening, the Johnstons and the Canadian delegation arrived in Stockholm.

On Monday morning King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia welcomed the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston and his wife at the Royal Mews in Stockholm. Their Majesties and the Governor General couple travelled by carriage ride, escorted by the Royal Life Guards, to the Royal Palace of Stockholm.  In the Inner Courtyard, the welcoming ceremony was held. During this short ceremony, the national anthems of Sweden and Canada were played, and the King and David Johnston inspected the guards. Then the King and Queen invited the Governor General couple inside the Palace were the gift exchange ceremony was held. Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill were also present. At noon the members of the Swedish Royal Family and David & Sharon Johnston enjoyed lunch at the Palace.

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@Nightowl, Glad that my explanation was informative.  :hi: :hi:

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QuoteGovernor General of Canada on State Visit to Sweden

Today marks the first day of the four-day State Visit to Sweden of the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston and his wife, Dr Sharon Johnston. HM King Carl XVI Gustaf officially invited the Governor General and his wife to Sweden. On Sunday evening, the Johnstons and the Canadian delegation arrived in Stockholm.

On Monday morning King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia welcomed the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston and his wife at the Royal Mews in Stockholm. Their Majesties and the Governor General couple travelled by carriage ride, escorted by the Royal Life Guards, to the Royal Palace of Stockholm.  In the Inner Courtyard, the welcoming ceremony was held. During this short ceremony, the national anthems of Sweden and Canada were played, and the King and David Johnston inspected the guards. Then the King and Queen invited the Governor General couple inside the Palace were the gift exchange ceremony was held. Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill were also present. At noon the members of the Swedish Royal Family and David & Sharon Johnston enjoyed lunch at the Palace.

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QuoteCrown Princess Victoria makes first official appearance of the year at the Baltic Sea Conference

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden made her first official appearance of 2017 yesterday when she gave the opening remarks at the conference regarding the future of the Baltic Sea. The conference, entitled "Baltic Sea the Future," was held at the Stockholm International Fairs.

According to the Swedish Royal Court, "Baltic Sea Future is a multidisciplinary congress, initiated by Stockholm University, the city of Stockholm, and the Foundation Sustainable Havlänk. The Congress aims to support municipalities in their decisive role in the Baltic Sea environmental program. The 350 participants are mayors from municipalities around the Baltic Sea, officials, scholars and business representatives."

The Crown Princess, who is a UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate, addressed those in attendance in English and explained, "The Baltic has a special place in my heart. It is an integral part of my heritage."

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria to be in Tokyo in April

Royals around the world will be racking up the mileage with the various visits planned throughout the year. The newest announcement of a royal trip is that of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who will travel to Tokyo, Japan, solo from 18 through 21 April. Prince Daniel will remain at home to care for their two children, five-year-old Princess Estelle and one-year-old Prince Oscar.

The Crown Princess will be in the Asian country for issues regarding her role as an advocate for the UN's sustainable development goals. She will meet Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan along with representatives from both Japanese and Swedish companies.

Japan was the first trip Her Royal Highness took alone when she was 24-years-old in 2001. Victoria returned to the country in 2005.

QuotePrince Daniel attends symposium on organ donations at Uppsala University Hospital 8 years after receiving new kidney

On Wednesday, Prince Daniel of Sweden attended a public symposium on organ donations at Uppsala University Hospital on World Kidney Day. Representatives of Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala University, and other invited guests were all in attendance. The focus of the conference was to encourage and increase organ donations. The continuing research on broadening "the criteria for organ donation" was also discussed, according to the Royal Court.

His Royal Highness told those assembled during the symposium, "I am here today and a strong reason for it is that I have experience with kidney disease and know what it means.

"So you should not be too hard on those who do not get involved. For we know that it is over 80 per cent of the Swedish people, who are willing to donate, but only 15 percent have marked it as to have signed up to [give].

QuotePrincess Sofia opens New Södertälje Hospital

Princess Sofia of Sweden visited Södertälje on Thursday 9 March to mark the official opening of the New Södertälje Hospital, which underwent extensive construction and remodelling.

After making the short trip from central Stockholm, Princess Sofia was received at the hospital – now one of the foremost modern healthcare facilities in Sweden – by president of the hospital, Mikael Runsiö and fiscal County Commissioner Irene Svenonius.

During the inauguration ceremony the crowd heard speeches from Svenonius, healthcare County Council member Anna Starbrink and real estate and investments Count Commissioner Paul Lindqvist before Sofia took the podium.

QuoteKing and Queen of Sweden to visit Indonesia

Today the Swedish Royal Court announced that His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia would make an official state visit to Indonesia. The state visit will take place between 22 and 24 of May at the invitation of the nation's president, Joko Widodo.

The press release from the Swedish Royal Court says they hope this visit will strengthen political, economic and cultural relations between the Swedish kingdom and Indonesia. Trade and innovation will be the main theme of the tour. With 250 million inhabitants, Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous nation and the third largest democracy. There is, therefore, high potential to increase Swedish exports to this country, it says in the press release. Exact details of the state visit's agenda have not yet been released, but it is believed that the tour will include public receptions and meetings with the political leadership in the country. It is also highly likely that the King and Queen will see Indonesian culture and various tourist attractions.

QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia begin their official visit to Brazil

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Sweden will, this spring, conduct two longer trips abroad. In May they will travel to Indonesia on an official state visit, but today, they begin a visit to Brazil. Queen Silvia is half Brazilian through her mother. As a result, Brazil holds a special place in the heart of the Swedish Royal Family. Her Majesty lived much of her childhood in the South American nation and part of her humanitarian organisation the World Childhood Foundation has a base in Brazil.

The official programme begins today. The visit starts in São Paulo, and His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf will attend the conference "Brazil-Sweden Business Leaders Forum" which aims to gather business leaders from both Sweden and Brazil to discuss partnerships and increasing the volume of trade between the two nations. However, Queen Silvia has no official engagements scheduled for today.

On Tuesday, the King and Queen, together with the Brazil's President Michel Temer and his wife, Marcela, will be present at an event organised by the Global Child Forum. Later that day, Their Majesties will have lunch with the Temer and the First Lady before Queen Silvia travels solo to participate in conversations associated with the care of older people and individuals who have a dementia-related disease.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel visit Sveriges Television

Yesterday, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden made an unannounced visit to Sveriges Television (SVT) at Gärdet in Stockholm. The royal couple visited both the newsroom and the children's channel area. They were shown around the studios by SVT's CEO, Hanna Stjärne.

Victoria and Daniel were given information about the future work and challenges for SVT from Stjärne, the Royal Court's Director of the Information and Press Department, Margareta Thorgren told Svenskdam yesterday. They spoke with the documentary editor for the channel, and the couple also learned about the 2017 Christmas calendar called "Raiders of Time Crystal."

At one point, the Crown Princess even got to step in as meteorologist on the green screen. She and Prince Daniel then went to the set of a popular Swedish children's show, where Victoria hugged and danced with Bolibompa Dragon. The head of SVT, Catarina Wilson, later called it a "precious moment" and told Expressen that the dragon "always likes to meet new people."

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria's visit to Japan – day 1

Yesterday, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden started her visit to Japan. Her Royal Highness's solo-visit will last from 18 through 21 April. Prince Daniel will remain in Sweden to care for their two children, five-year-old Princess Estelle and one-year-old Prince Oscar. Crown Princess Victoria began her visit in Tokyo with a lunch together with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan before she attended a meeting at the Royal Swedish Embassy in Tokyo where the subject of the conversation was Japan's efforts on sustainability issues.

Since the Crown Princess will be away for several days from her young children, she thought it was important to spend some quality time with them on Easter before she went to Japan. Victoria had no public events planned except for the memorial service held at City Hall in honour of the victims of the terror attack in Stockholm, the week before Easter.

Last weekend she and her family were spotted walking in the park around Haga Palace. She was spotted by a tourist who quickly arrived with his camera; the Crown Princess greeted him cheerfully. In the picture, you can see Crown Princess Victoria transporting little Oscar in the stroller while Daniel gives a helping hand to Estelle who is currently learning to ride a bike.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria's visit to Japan – Day 2

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden continues her visit to Japan. The Crown Princess has done many tasks and has a busy programme during the four days she is in the country. On Tuesday, she had lunch with the Emperor and Empress of Japan. She also attended several meetings at the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo and a dinner that same evening.

Her Royal Highness's second day in Tokyo began with a visit to the Aeon supermarket. This supermarket is a part of Japan's leading retail group, which among other things operates malls, department stores, supermarkets and pharmacies. The supermarket is one of Japan's key actors in sustainable fishing, and they are actively working to integrate sustainability aspects into their purchasing policies for fish and shellfish.

After visiting the supermarket, the Crown Princess spend the afternoon participating in a seminar on the UN Global Sustainability Goal, organised by UN University in Tokyo. The theme of the symposium was the promotion of the UN's global sustainability goals with a particular focus on sustainable seas. During the seminar, Her Royal Highness held a speech and said: "We all have a moral obligation to act in accordance with our best understanding. And right now, that means doing everything we can to achieve the Sustainable Development Agenda. This is not only our obligation; it is our only option."

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria's visit to Japan – Day 3

Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden continued her visit to Japan yesterday. The Crown Princess has had many engagements with her busy programme during the four days she has been in the country. On Tuesday, she had lunch with the Emperor and Empress of Japan. She also attended several meetings at the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo and a dinner that same evening. On Wednesday, Her Royal Highness participated in a seminar on the UN Global Sustainability Goals and visited a supermarket before eating dinner with Her Royal Highness Princess Takamado of Japan.

Yesterday, the Crown Princess started her day by visiting the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Tsukiji Market is the largest fish and shellfish retail market in the world. The Swedish Royal Court posted a video of this on their Instagram account, which can be seen embedded above. Crown Princess Victoria went on to visit the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, where she met the winners of the video competition organised by the embassy. The competition was primarily for young people and teachers, and the subject was the UN's Global Sustainability Goal No. 14.

There, Her Royal Highness met the human robot named Pepper. Pepper is a humanoid robot built to resemble the human body, and through a computer system, it gets artificial intelligence and can think, reason and understand information. After lunch, the Crown Princess visited the Hama Rikyu Gardens, a traditional Japanese garden and public park located at the mouth of the Sumida River. The park is surrounded by the sea water from the Gulf of Tokyo.

QuoteSweden's Crown Princess Victoria on solo trip in Japan

Crown Princess Victoria has kicked off a four-day tour of Japan to discuss sustainability.

Victoria started her official trip with a visit to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where she was greeted by the Emperor of Japan, Akihito, and his wife Michiko, followed by a conference at the Swedish Embassy.

The Swedish princess, who is next in line to the throne, is in Japan in her role as an ambassador for the UN's global sustainable development goals with a special focus on the oceans and sustainable fishery.

QuoteQueen Silvia travels to Portugal to open new wing of department for elderly

Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden was in Madeira, Portugal, yesterday to open a new department for the elderly in the Hospice Princesa Dona Maria Amélia which will accommodate up to 40 senior citizens. The area also contains a school, nursery and preschool. Madeira is an archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean south-west of Portugal.

The Queen told those assembled, "To give our elderly the best possible care and care is an issue that is very close to my heart. The desire to take care of those who once took care of us is a universal driving force that unites us, no matter where we live and work. And I'm convinced that we have to make every effort to learn from each other."

The Chief Financial Officer of the Swedish Royal Court, Jan Lindman, said that the Royal Family entirely financed the new addition and has funded it in the past, as well. Some in Sweden have complained about their tax dollars going toward a Portuguese hospice. However, the Chief Financial Officer explained that the funds given to the Hospice Princesa Dona Maria Amélia were not from the money given to the Swedish Royal Family by the Swedish government.

QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden begins his visit to the United States

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden initiates a long visit to the United States today. The King has a total of five days of official duties in different places in the country. The King is in the US as part of the Royal Technology Mission (RTM). The RTM is an international delegation trip with a focus on technology, science and industry. Last year, the delegation went to Japan, and this year, it crosses the Atlantic to the United States.

King Carl XVI Gustaf has a very busy schedule. His Majesty will attend meetings together with the delegation in New York today and tomorrow. They will visit IBM, Google, JP Morgan Bank, NASDAQ stock exchange and the New York Academy of Sciences. The delegation will then travel on to the nation's capital of Washington DC where stops are planned on Capitol Hill and NASA. The delegation will also stay in Washington on Thursday before travelling to Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday where the meetings will end on Saturday. The time in Boston will see the delegation visit Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab, Akamai, Masschallenge and AstraZeneca.

This past Saturday, his birthday was celebrated with glory and splendour in Stockholm, and two days after returning from the United States, the King will assume new duties at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

QuoteKing and Queen of Sweden conclude visit to Indonesia

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have now concluded a three-day state visit to Indonesia that started on Monday, 22 May. The royal couple were joined by Sweden's Minister for Infrastructure, Anna Johansson as well as a business delegation.

The delegations from both countries hope to strengthen the political, economic and cultural ties between them.

Day 1

The state visit began on Monday when the King and Queen were welcomed by the President of Indonesia, Joko Wildodo and his wife, Iriana Widodo at a ceremony held at the Bogor Presidential Palace. The Bogor Palace is one of six presidential palaces in Indonesia. Since 1745, it has served as the principal residence and summer residence of governor generals and presidents. It is currently the presidential couple's main home.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria and her children selected trees for the palace last week
Students from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) were welcomed to the palace where they presented a number of trees   
The family have held the tree choosing tradition since the 1960s

QuoteHis Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden delivered his annual Christmas address on Christmas afternoon where he spoke about carrying each other?s burdens, respecting one another and the year ahead.

The King began his speech saying, ?Christmas is a Christian feast. We celebrate it in memory of Jesus? birth. But the message of Christmas ? about peace, joy and fellowship ? it is universal and can be covered by all. No matter where you come from or what you believe in.

?It also applies to the invitation that the Bible directs to us: carry each other?s burdens! Do not be tired of doing good.?

QuoteWhen the Swedish people ring in the New Year in Sweden, the Swedish Royal Family will be celebrating abroad in Italy and Japan, according to Expressen.

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are currently in Japan and will remain there for two weeks, while their eldest child, Crown Princess Victoria, her husband, Prince Daniel and their two children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar have travelled to Italy.

Quoteheir Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visited the city of Kiruna ? the northernmost town in Sweden ? this week to see the progress being made with the world?s largest city reconstruction project which will see the municipality?s centre moved three kilometres to the east.

The project officially began in November 2007 in response to a 2004 study which revealed that a mining-related subsidence was putting the city at risk, and the relocation project officially got underway in 2014.

The royal visit began at Kiruna Town Hall where the King and Queen met with municipal council chairperson Kristina Zakrisson and Urban planner G?ran Cars to learn more about the ongoing city conversion. They also heard from LKAB CEO Jan Mostr?m and Director of Social Transformation Stefan H?m?l?inen about the company?s role in the urban transformation as LKAB produced the original study which proved the necessity of the reconstruction project.

QuoteOn 1 February, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visited Sweden?s National Television?s headquarters in Stockholm to learn more about SVT?s public service missions and their planning of the coverage of the 2018 general elections.

They learned about SVT?s emergencies preparedness, and they also talked about how the change of the media landscape affects SVT as well as the role of journalism in a democratic society.

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia took toured the headquarters and visited many different studios. They were able to learn how SVT deals with the challenge of live reporting breaking news efficiently and factually and what they were planning regarding coverage for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria will attend the Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea from March 14th to March 17th

QuoteBritish royals don't celebrate any national day because the history of the U.K. is very different from countries in Scandinavia or continental Europe. Scotland and England have been in Union since the early 17th century. Therefore, as well as celebrating St George's Day in England and St David's day in the Principality of Wales, (in Welsh national costume) the BRF would have to wear Scottish national dress (that, like the Welsh, would be contentious to say the least) and go up to Edinburgh to celebrate St Andrews Day, (or Robbie Burns Day which is just as prominent.)

QuoteOne of the Swedish Royal Family?s most prominent events has been cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The traditional banquet for the Nobel Laureates in Stockholm?s City Hall will not take place this year because it requires over a thousand people in a small area which is not advisable during the current pandemic. The Swedish Royal Family always attends in all their royal jewels to celebrate the laureates.

The Nobel Foundation said in a press release this week: ?The Nobel Foundation?s Board of Directors has decided that the traditional Nobel Banquet at the Stockholm City Hall will not take place this year. Both the Nobel Banquet and the reception hosted by the Nobel Foundation and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences at the Nordic Museum on the day before bring together over a thousand people in a limited indoor space. So it is unreasonable to hold these events in 2020.?

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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden attend a church service at Stockholm Cathedral in connection with the opening of the Swedish Parliament on September 8, 2020 in Stockholm, Sweden

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QuoteOn Sunday, Princess Estelle joined her grandfather, King Carl XVI Gustaf and mother, Crown Princess Victoria, at the inauguration of the new Slussbron in Stockholm. The new bridge connects the areas of Stadsholmen and S?dermalm in the capital.

The Slussbron is part of a larger redevelopment project in the city. The bridge itself is the largest single component in the traffic area. The entire project is expected to be completed by 2025.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria of Sweden has attended the EU project DUNC?s digital conference. From her home-office at Haga castle Her Royal Highness gave a speech and closely followed the final day of this conference.

Development of UNESCO Natural and Cultural Assets, also known as DUNC, is an EU-funded collaborative project where the Swedish municipality of Karlskrona municipality has been essential. For three years, the project has worked to increase the commitment to sustainable tourism, as well as strengthen the local business community, at four world heritage sites around the southern part of the Baltic Sea.

In her message for the final day of the conference on January 26th, Her Royal Highness said: ?As an alumni ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals, the future of the ocean, and the Baltic Sea in particular, is a topic very close to my heart. I believe the DUNC project is a great example of how we can come together, around the Baltic, to address the challenges we have in common. And I look very much forward to hearing more about the achievements that have been made over the past three years.?

In January 2016, the Crown Princess was appointed by the then UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as one of 17 ambassadors for work on the UN?s global sustainability goals. The ambassadors? task is to promote in various ways the UN?s goals for sustainable development, Agenda 2030. From 2019, the Crown Princess has been included in the alumni group. As an alumni, the Crown Princess continues to focus in particular on sustainability, maritime and fisheries issues.

The royals in Denmark and Norway have also been deeply involved in sustainable development. In October last year, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark attended the World Hour in Copenhagen, an event that teaches young people about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Crown Prince Haakon has for many years been a goodwill ambassador for the UN Development Program UNDP.

QuoteSweden?s Princess Sofia attended the digital graduation ceremony for Sophiahemmet University on Friday, 5 February. The heavily pregnant Princess delivered remarks to congratulate the graduates during the online ceremony.

The ceremony is usually held at Stockholm?s City Hall in the Blue Hall but the current health crisis made that impossible this year.

Princess Sofia spoke about the symbolism in the uniform of Sophiahemmet ? a white hat and black dress with lace. The white represents the light in life while the black symbolises life?s seriousness. The lace represents the joy in life.

?The light in life may symbolise the important effort you make and the opportunity for trust and security that you will give so many people. The seriousness of life may symbolise the tragedy and sorrow and sometimes frustration you will face.

?And then the joy of life ? which is probably one of the reasons why you have spent years of your life on this particular education. To be able to be of service and help, to be able to contribute and to be part of society?s most important functions,? she said.

Her Royal Highness went on to add: ?During your professional life you will meet people at all stages of life. You will be in situations of deepest sorrow and greatest joy. You will meet people who are both strong and fragile ? sometimes, both at the same time.

QuoteEarlier this week, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden opened the Stockholm Fashion week from her home at Haga Palace. The digital fashion week kicked off on Tuesday, 9 February and went through Wednesday, 11 February.

The Crown Princess spoke about sustainability and diversity during her video remarks that she delivered in English.

Her Royal Highness spoke of how Swedish fashion brands have ?taken the lead in changing their industry? because Swedish fashion has a strategy for environmental sustainability. She also shared her hopes for the fashion industry, which included a fashion industry for all sizes and one that ?that liberates rather than limits.?

The future monarch went on to speak about being inclusive and how diversity drives innovation.

QuoteCrown Princess Victoria of Sweden has been given an award for her support of the LGBTQ community. The Crown Princess was selected as one of the winners of 2021?s ?Gay Gala? due to her speech at the Stockholm Pride Event last year.

QX was invited into Victoria?s Haga Palace home for a photoshoot and to speak to her about her honour as the GAYGALA-2021 Hetero of the Year.

QuotePrince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden stepped in for the COVID positive Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel last night at the memorial service for the coronavirus victims.

The memorial service, initiated by King Carl XVI Gustaf, was held at the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace with the King, Queen Silvia, Princess Christina and Tord Magnuson joining the Prince Couple. The ceremony was organised to honour those who died from the virus and took place on the first anniversary of the first death from COVID-19 in Sweden.

SVT 1 broadcast the service live.

The King read from Psalm 139 while his sister, Princess Christina, and Prince Carl Philip read prayers and lit candles. The King, Queen, Tord Magnuson ? the husband of Princess Christina ? and Princess Sofia also lit candles in memory of the victims.

QuoteQueen Silvia of Sweden has inaugurated the Allergy Lift conference with a digital speech. This was the first event that the Queen performed on her own since an accident at Drottningholm Castle where she fell and broke a bone in her arm. The digital conference Allergilyftet is organized by the Asthma and Allergy Association, of which the Queen is the patron.

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21 March 2014
Royal Outfit of the Day: March 21
Princess Sibylla, late mother of the King of Sweden, in traditional Swedish court dress for portraits and the formal opening of parliament (center).
A bit of a flashback today, relevant to us for two reasons: 1. This is fabulous, and 2. Tiara intrigue!

1. This is fabulous, plain and simple. What Princess Sibylla is wearing here is one of the Swedish forms of court dress, a formal uniform of sorts that existed for Swedish royal ladies to use on important occasions. They came in a few different versions; this particular one, suited to Sibylla's high place in the royal family, includes a dark gown with exaggerated sleeves and a train, all trimmed in ermine in worn with a veil and tiara. You might recognize this sort of dress first from the similar gowns used at court in imperial Russia, but outfits like this can be spotted on Bernadotte ladies going back many generations. They were kept in use for the opening of parliament in Sweden up until 1974 - not that long ago, when you consider how long this sort of grand gown has been out of fashion.After 1974, changes were made to the actual ceremony involved with the parliament opening, and these gowns no longer had a place. For the same event today they wear modern dress but in a black and white dress code that serves as a faint call back. And if you look closely at gala events, you will see Queen Silvia's attendants still in dark gowns with lattice work on the short sleeves, a form of these court dresses. The oh-so-royal version with train is retired, and would probably be labeled as out of touch if it were used for an event today...but I'd so love to see it resurrected for a portrait someday. It is the height of royal splendor, and shouldn't be forgotten

QuoteQueen Silvia of Sweden has presented ?The Queen Silvia Nursing Award? to nursing students who have contributed innovative ideas that promote the care of the elderly and people with dementia. Last year?s award ceremony was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so this time the Queen awarded scholarships to the prize winners from both 2019 and 2020.

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State Visit from The King and Queen of Spain: November 24-25 2021.

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QuoteThe Swedish city of Malm? welcomed international heads of state and dignitaries this week for ?Remember-React? ? a forum focused on remembering the Holocaust, as well as the dangers of antisemitism and other forms of racism & discrimination that still threaten our society today.

As the Heads of State of the hosting nation, King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia made the trip to Malm? to attend the event.

Their Majesties opened several roundtable discussions, met with Holocaust survivors, and held bilateral meetings with the President of Finland and the President of the World Jewish Congress.

The King and Queen were also shown part of the exhibition that the Malm? Fair is hosting in connection with the forum: one about artist Ceija Strojka, a Holocaust survivor, and another one containing pieces directly from World War II.

The forum?s discussions were centered around four main topics: remembrance of the Holocaust, education on the topic, the fight against anti-semitism and other forms of racism, and the concerning rise of anti-semitism on social media over the past few years.

QuoteThe political arena in Sweden has been quite chaotic over the past several months, but they now have a new government with a woman at the helm.

The Change of Government Council was held with King Carl XVI Gustaf at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The council was also attended by Crown Princess Victoria, the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament and the incoming new Swedish government.

The King began the council by delivering a short speech, in which he said: ?Mr President, and ? for the first time ? Madam Prime Minister, future Minister of State. Welcome. For almost three weeks, the Speaker has led the work of appointing a new form of government, after which the Riksdag has approved the Speaker?s proposal. Following a parliamentary process in accordance with our constitution, a new government will take office today in the Council Chamber at the Royal Palace. And you, Madam Prime Minister, will be the 34th holder of the post of Prime Minister since it was introduced during the time of my great-great-grandfather King Oscar II. With this, I declare this council open and hand over the floor to the President.?

The President then formally reported to the King and Crown Princess on how the government was formed, while His Majesty, as a matter of protocol, stated that a change of government had taken place.

After the public and televised part of the council, the President left the meeting. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Crown Princess Victoria and the newly appointed government remained at the Royal Palace for the new government?s first ordinary state council.

QuoteMembers of the Swedish Royal Family have attended a scaled-back Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm.

King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended the event in the Blue Hall at Stockholm City Hall without the traditional gala attire. The ceremony was scaled-back again this year due to the global health situation.

Usually, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia and Princess Madeleine attend the Nobel Prize ceremony and events surrounding it, but due to the adaptation for health reasons, only the King, Queen and Crown Princess Couple were in attendance.

The ceremony was held in person and online. Prize winners spoke in the hall and via video recording when accepting their prizes in their home countries. This year the Nobel Prizes were handed out to those in Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Last week it was announced that the King and Queen of Sweden were infected with Covid-19. Shortly afterwards, it was announced that Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel were also infected for the second time during the pandemic. Therefore, the majority of the Swedish royal family had to change their calendar drastically.

The Crown Princess and Prince Daniel were scheduled to attend a concert on Monday evening. However, the Crown Princess? little brother, Prince Carl Philip, had to step in for his older sister. With him was his wife, Princess Sofia.

Princess Sofia had not been seen publicly for 38 days when she appeared Monday evening. The last time she had an official assignment was on December 3, and the big gap is not the norm for the hard-working princess. However, she has been on maternity leave with her child Prince Julian, who is now nine months old.

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia attended the performance ?Celebrate democracy ? 100 years? in the Annexet concert hall, where the Swedish Parliament celebrated 100 years since the first women took their seats in the Swedish Parliament.

The performance showed the path to democracy in Sweden, and it was broadcast live on Sweden?s largest TV channel, SVT.

QuoteThe Swedish royal family has already showed its support for people in Ukraine following the Russian invasion with both direct messages and an increased focus on how Sweden must react and change as a neutral state in Europe. As the conflict continues, the King and Queen of Sweden led their family in a day of focus on supporting those affected by the invasion.

QuoteThe war in Ukraine has forced millions of people to flee their homes. While most have travelled to neighbouring countries such as Poland, Romania and Moldova, refugees are now beginning to arrive in European nations further away from the war, including Sweden.

On March 22nd 2022, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia visited Nyn?shamn to talk to authorities and volunteers working to receive Ukrainian refugees.

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia began their visit by talking to representatives of Nyn?shamn municipality. They heard that 200-300 Ukrainian refugees arrive in Nyn?shamn daily via ferries from Poland. Many of the refugees continue to travel, but the municipality is responsible, on behalf of the Swedish Migration Board, for coordinating the reception for those who choose to stay in the municipality.

This job involves, for example, opening up so-called evacuation accommodation and collaborating on issues relating to crisis support, vaccination and other needs for care interventions. The municipality also works to be able to receive newly arrived children and young people from Ukraine in the municipality?s schools.

Quote from: TudorQueen on March 29, 2022, 08:34:10 PM
New family portrait and portraits of the adult members of the royal family.

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I love they included one with the King, Victoria and Estellle together. I always love the generational.

QuoteThe Swedish Royal Family has concluded their trips to each of Sweden?s counties to show their support after the global health crisis.

The last journey took King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silva to J?mtland County, where they travelled to ?stersund.

QuoteThe Swedish Royal Family pulled out all the stops for the first day of the Finnish State Visit, a crucial engagement that comes when the two nations have officially begun the process of obtaining full NATO membership.

The official welcome took place at the Royal Stables, where Finnish President Sauli Niinist? and First Lady Jenni Haukio met with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. From there, the royal and presidential couples started a carriage tour of the streets of Stockholm before returning to the Royal Palace.

Many members of the public took to the streets of Sweden?s capital to welcome the Finnish President, and some were even granted access to the courtyard of the Royal Palace, where King Carl XVI Gustaf and President Niinst? inspected a grenadier company from the Life Guards before the national anthems of both nations were played.

QuoteKing Carl Gustaf & Queen Silvia of Sweden are in the UK for a 2 day working visit.

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which they visit today is a British-Swedish company which was involved in developing the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 💉

QuoteThe King and Queen of Sweden have visited the Swedish Red Cross headquarters for an important cause.

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia travelled to the S?dermalm headquarters to hear more about the organisation?s efforts to help Ukraine.

The King and Queen spoke to Swedish Red Cross delegate Louise Ulveland, who had recently been stationed in Lviv, Ukraine. She is an expert in sanitation and water and helped with a project to improve the living conditions of the displaced people inside Ukraine.

They also visited the care centre to talk to nurses who provide care to migrants who are outside the safety net of society.

Quote from: TLLK on October 14, 2022, 01:32:14 PM
I recently learned that KCG and CPssV both have Dutch monarchs or would be monarchs as a Godparent. KCG had the late Queen Julianna. CPssV's Godmother is Princess Beatrix and of course Estelle's is KW-A. The Princess of Orange has Victoria as one of her Godmothers.

QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden have attended a change of government council was held at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

The King ceremoniously declared the change of government complete at the special meeting at the Royal Palace on October 18th 2022. During the historic meeting with the new government, the Parliament President introduced to the royals the new Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, from the Conservative Party.

The Prime Minister then presented his new ministers to the King and Crown Princess at the ceremony. The new prime minister leads the first liberal-conservative government in Sweden in eight years.

The Swedish monarch also gave a speech in which he humorously said: ?Both governments and rulers come and go. Although with slightly different lengths of intervals. Something that remains, however, is the Swedish democracy, where citizens have enjoyed equal rights and universal voting rights for more than a century.?

The Swedish King continued: ?Unfortunately, we don?t have to look that far into the world to see that democracy is not a matter of course, but something that must be protected. Every day. Today, October 18, 2022, a new government for Sweden takes office. This takes place after a parliamentary election that was free, secret and direct, in accordance with the constitution. This adds yet another link to the chain that is the history of Swedish democracy.?

QuoteKing Carl Gustaf of Sweden (76) will have planned heart surgery on Monday, February 20. The king is doing well and will continue official engagements until then.

After the procedure, he will have a period of rest, and will take 2 weeks off of official engagements, with those engagements moved to later this spring.

QuoteKing Carl Gustaf of Sweden had planned ?laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery in the heart area? today.

The palace says the surgery went according to plan. And the King is doing well.

He is expected to take two weeks off from official duties.
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QuoteThe royal family of Sweden has joined prayers for Ukraine on the first anniversary of the war.

The special service took place at the church at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia all joined the congregation for the ceremony which was held on February 24th 2023, exactly a year after the invasion which led to war.

QuoteSweden palace has confirmed that King Carl Gustaf is doing well and will return to official engagements on Monday ending his sick leave.

About 2 weeks ago King Carl Gustaf had planned ?Laparoscopic (Keyhole) surgery in the heart area.?

QuotePrincess Madeleine relocates to Sweden with her family

HRH Princess Madeleine and Mr Christopher O?Neill, together with their children, will move to Stockholm in August 2023.

Princess Madeleine and Mr Christopher O?Neill have decided that their family shall relocate to Sweden indefinitely.

Princess Leonore and Prince Nicolas will begin elementary school in Stockholm in the autumn. Princess Adrienne will start preschool.

The family will take up permanent residence in an apartment at the Royal Stables in Stockholm.

QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has gone back to royal duties after heart surgery and his return has had a rather royal ring to it.

The King of Sweden welcomed Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania to the Royal Palace as she visited Stockholm.

Queen Silvia of Sweden and Prince Radu of Romania were also present. Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Christina and her husband, Tord Magnuson, joined the group.

QuoteThe Swedish Royal Court has announced that King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will undertake a State Visit to the Republic of Estonia at the beginning of May.

The trip will be undertaken from 2 to 4 May. It will include stops in the capital Tallinn, and Tartu, the second largest inhabited centre of the country, home to one of the country?s most prestigious universities. The city has been selected to serve as the European Capital of Culture for 2024, together with Bod?, Norway, and Bad Ischl, Austria.

The visit is set to ?deepen the very good relationship between Estonia and Sweden,? as well as ?contribute to a deepened cooperation in security and defence,? according to the press release from the Royal Court.

Other themes of the visit will include technology to advance the green transition, business and digitalisation, as well as education and research.

To discuss all of these points, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will be accompanied by a delegation of state and business officials, both from public and private companies that work in the various sectors that will constitute the main focuses of the trip.

The Swedish Royal Court said that press accreditations would be handled by the International Press Centre at the Ministry of Foreign affairs, as is usual in these situations.

QuoteOn Monday, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended two events at the Royal Castle. They first met with Ambassador Maria Luisa Escorel e Moraes of Brazil in a farewell audience. Afterward, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia presented the Swedish Farmers' Association's (LRF) gold medals to Swedish dairy farmers and the Milk Entrepreneur of the Year award.

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On Tuesday, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia attended a seminar on dyslexia organized by the Prince Couple's Foundation. The report ?The value of being yourself: The Potential of a More inclusive School and Workplace? was presented during the seminar.

In his speech, Prince Carl Philip said: ?We are all different. Our differences are our strengths. I think everyone here today agrees. We know that there is great potential in letting our differences be our strengths and that this should be the obvious norm. Everyone feels good about being given the conditions to be exactly who they are. Even though we know this, there are many people who feel that they are not given the right conditions, who on the contrary experience stigmatization.?

QuoteThe King and Queen of Sweden have sent Easter well wishes on social media.

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are pictured on the Royal Court?s Instagram in Storlien while skiing.

On Instagram, the Royal Court wrote: ?Happy Easter wishes from the King and Queen.?

QuotePrince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden attended a conference about neuropsychiatric disabilities.

On 25 April, Their Royal Highnesses arrived at the Karolinska Institute and were welcomed by the Principal, Annika ?stman Wernerson, and Professor Sven B?lte.

Once the Prince and Princess took their seats in the Aula Medica (Latin for Medical Classroom), they listened to lectures on neuropsychiatric impairments, as well as research on the issue and potential treatments being developed. 

The conference was titled ?Towards a more inclusive society? and was organised by KIND, Karolinska Institute?s Centre of Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

The inclusion of people with disabilities in society has recently been the focus of many royal engagements in Sweden and abroad.

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On Tuesday, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia started a three-day State Visit to Estonia.

They were officially welcomed by the President and the First Lady at Freedom Square in Tallinn. They then took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the War of Independence memorial before attending a tree-planting ceremony.

QuoteOn Wednesday evening, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, and Crown Princess Victoria attended A special Childhood evening at Gr?na Lund, an exclusive evening benefitting the World Childhood Foundation. Princess Madeleine was supposed to attend but had to cancel as Princess Leonor broke her arm and will need surgery.

QuoteOn Monday, Princess Sofia attended Sophiahemmet's Sophiafesten in Stockholm. Princess Sofia is Sophiahemmet?s honorary chairperson.

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On Monday, Princess Sofia visited Enbacksskolan in Tensta with the Prince Couple?s Foundation. She met students, teachers, and school staff to discuss how the school works on issues related to dyslexia and online safety by creating a safe space for everyone.

Princess Sofia also did an interview for the school?s radio in which she talked about the strength of differences.

QuoteOn Wednesday, King Carl-Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, and Prince Daniel hosted a diplomatic reception for ambassadors from the Philippines, Nigeria, Germany, Belgium, and Israel.

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On Monday, King Carl-Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria attended a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Royal Palace.

King Carl-Gustaf chairs the Committee while Crown Princess Victoria is a member. The Foreign Affairs Committee is a consultative body between the Riksdag and the government and it consists of the Speaker and nine other members from the Riksdag as well as nine deputies.

The Foreign Affairs Committee meets at the invitation of the government. In the constitution, it is stated that "the government must continuously keep the Foreign Affairs Committee informed of the foreign policy conditions that may have significance for the kingdom and consult with the committee about these as often as necessary."

QuoteOn Tuesday, King Carl Gustaf, Crown Princess Victoria, and Prince Carl Philip attend a Defense Committee meeting at the Royal Castle.

QuoteOn Tuesday, King Carl-Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl-Philip, and Princess Sofia attended the official opening of the Parliament in Stockholm.

QuoteKing Carl XVI Gustaf has begun celebrations for his 50 years on the throne with a Te Deum at the Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.

Joined by his immediate family, the royal families of Norway and Denmark, and members of Nordic governments, religious communities and members of the court, the Te Deum was led by Michael Bjerkhagen, who leads the Royal Court Congregation, and Johan Dalman, the chief court preacher.

QuoteOn Thursday evening, the Swedish Royal family and Scandinavian Royal guests attended a performance by the Royal Opera at Drottningholm Palace?s Theater to mark King Carl Gustaf?s Golden Jubilee. Following the performance, a private dinner took place at the Palace.

QuoteSurvey: The King has done his thing - time for the Crown Princess to take over
The majority of Swedes think that the King has handled his office well, but that it is now time to hand over to Crown Princess Victoria. That is the opinion of a majority of those who answered a survey that Dagens Nyheter had Ipsos conduct.
- The King's time on the throne is running out, if you listen to the voters. There is a clear shift in public opinion, says Nicklas K?llebring, opinion analyst at Ipsos.
This is said to be the first time a majority wants to see Victoria on the throne. 43 % believe the King should step down, 38 % want him to stay. 64 % believe that the King did a good job during his time on the throne, only 25 % think the opposite.
Monarchy as a form of government also has strong support. 62 % believe it should be kept, while 25 % believe it should be abolished.
The survey is based on 1,291 interviews, conducted in August.

Quote from: TLLK on September 16, 2023, 02:05:09 AM
No unfortunately I can't find any English language information on what the royals saw that evening.

New poll on KCXVIG and CPss Victoria which more or less has most people saying that the King has done his job, but they believe that it is time for Victoria to take over. Like in most Scandinavian nations, those polled prefer to remain a constitutional monarchy.

https://www.vk.se/2023-09-08/ipsos-dags-for-victoria-att-ta-over-68305

Quote from: TLLK on September 17, 2023, 01:24:50 PM
With the barge and carriage rides now over, the Golden Jubilee celebrations have come to an end.

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QuoteOn Wednesday, Queen Silvia attended the annual diploma ceremony for the salesperson and children who took part in the traditional Mayflower sales this year.

Quote from: Curryong on September 17, 2023, 10:30:23 PM
Al last, at last! And all the royals concerned thoroughly enjoyed most of the events I?m sure. Now the King and Queen can relax for a while, for another ten years!

Quote from: TLLK on September 21, 2023, 12:25:57 PM
Is it wrong of me to secretly hope for an ascension ceremony in the next ten years from the trio of Scandinavian monarchies? Hopefully due to a voluntary abdication. I'd like to see Margrethe and especially Harald enjoy some retirement years while their heirs take over in their fifties. The Swedish public would like to see an abdication in their nation too, so Victoria can ascend.

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On Tuesday, King Carl-Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, and Prince Daniel hosted a diplomatic reception for foreign ambassadors at the Royal Palace.

A few times per year, newly appointed ambassadors are given the opportunity to meet members of the Royal Family at a reception where they can also meet each other and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

QuoteOn Friday, King Carl Gustaf, Crown Princess Victoria, and Princess Christina attended the Gustaf VI Adolf and Archaeology seminar held at the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm.

QuoteOn Monday, Queen Silvia and Princess Madeleine attended the UN High-Level Event 'Placing Child Protection at the Core of Sustainable Travel and Tourism' at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The event was hosted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, the World Childhood Foundation, and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations.

QuoteThe state visit from France postponed
H.M. The King and H.E. President Emmanuel Macron have in a phone call during the afternoon, jointly decided to postpone the French state visit to Sweden.
The King conveyed to the President that he looks forward to welcoming the President and Mrs Macron at a later date.
The work to determine a new date for a French state visit to Sweden will begin immediately.

Quote from: TLLK on October 18, 2023, 04:22:44 PM
The incoming State Visit from France to Sweden has been postponed due to the situation in the Middle East as well as the terror attacks that are starting to occur in Europe.

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On Monday evening, King Carl-Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria attended a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Royal Palace. The government should continuously inform the Foreign Affairs Committee about the foreign policy conditions that may be of importance to Sweden.

King Carl-Gustaf chairs the Committee while Crown Princess Victoria is a member. The Foreign Affairs Committee is a consultative body between the Riksdag and the government and it consists of the Speaker and nine other members from the Riksdag as well as nine deputies.

QuoteOn Friday, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended a concert marking the King?s Jubilee at Uppsala Castle. The concert was organized by the Royal Musical Academy and showcased 500 years of royal music.

QuoteOn Sunday, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, and Prince Daniel attended a private concert marking Queen Silvia?s upcoming 80th birthday at Drottningholm Castle?s Church.

QuoteOn Wednesday, King Carl-Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, and Prince Daniel hosted a diplomatic reception for ambassadors from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, Egypt, and Japan.