Prince Gabriel’s Christening At Drottningholm Palace Chapel, Stockholm

The Swedish Royal family gathered at the Drottningholm Palace Chapel in Stockholm for the Christening of its youngest member, three-month-old Prince Gabriel on Friday, 1 December 2017. The little prince was christened Gabriel Carl Walther and he has been given the title Duke of Dalarna. His mother Princess Sofia grew up in the Älvdalen area…

William and Kate’s Third Baby Due In April 2018

Kensington Palace has announced that the Duchess of Cambridge’s third baby is due in April 2018 and a forthcoming royal visit to Sweden and Norway. William and Kate are said to be “delighted” to confirm this happy news. The baby’s birth could coincide with Queen Elizabeth’s 92nd birthday on 21 April. The Duchess suffered from…

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia Says Thank You

The Swedish Royal Court has released two new photographs of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia with their two sons, Alexander and Gabriel. Photographer Erika Gerdemark took these lovely photographs at the Royal Palace in September 2017. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have thanked well-wishers for their congratulatory messages following the birth of their…

15 September: Three Royal Birthdays and An Accession Anniversary

Prince Harry, Queen Letizia of Spain and Prince Daniel of Sweden celebrate their birthdays on 15 September 2017, and King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates the anniversary of his accession.

Swedish Royal Court Announces New Royal Baby’s Name and Title

A Council of State was held at the Royal Palace on Monday, 4 September 2017, following the birth of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia's child last week.

New Baby Prince For Sweden

Princess Sofia of Sweden has given birth to her second son on Thursday, 31 August 2017, at 11.24 am at Danderyd Hospital in Stockholm. Prince Carl Philip was present throughout the birth. The Marshall of the Realm’s office reported both mother and baby are in good health.   Prins Carl Philip och Prinsessan Sofia har…

King Felipe and Queen Letizia Visit Terrorism Victims in Barcelona

King Felipe and Queen Letizia comforted the victims of the recent terrorist attack during their visit to two hospitals in Barcelona on Saturday, 19 August.

Summer Greetings From Solliden Palace, 2017

The Swedish Royal Family wishes everyone happy summer greetings from Solliden Castle in Öland.

Podcast: House of Windsor Centenary, Crown Princess Victoria’s 40th, Canada House and MH17 Memorial

House of Windsor Centenary, Crown Princess Victoria's 40th birthday, the Queen visits Canada House, William and Kate's official visit and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima unveil a new MH17 Memorial. House of Windsor Centenary King George V changed the Royal Family's name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor on 17 July 1917 during World War I. Visit…

Grattis! Crown Princess Victoria Celebrates 40th Birthday

Stockholm was in a celebratory mood to celebrate their Crown Princess’s 40th birthday on 14 July 2017 with festivities taking place across the nation for two days. While 14 July is mostly known as Bastille Day, especially in France, it is celebrated as Victoria Day (Victoriadagen) in Sweden, in honour of the Crown Princess’ birthday.…