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King Carl Gustaf on Andersson's Olympic fall: What a mess
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King Carl Gustaf on Andersson's Olympic fall: What a mess

After winning the women's slalom and long jump Olympic silver medals on Saturday, the team received a video call from King Carl Gustaf. "They usually say you lose a gold medal, but this time you have won a silver medal," the king said
King and Queen celebrated with golden wedding anniversary concerts in Stockholm
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King and Queen celebrated with golden wedding anniversary concerts in Stockholm

The Royal Opera in Stockholm is celebrating the royal couple's golden wedding anniversary this summer. On June 13, there will be a special golden wedding concert on the main stage
Comforted by the king after the miss - Be better
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Comforted by the king after the miss - Be better

No, King Carl XVI Gustaf didn't bring any luck from Tuesday's medal success in the women's sprint. With the king in the stands, there was only one top-10 finish in the biathlon distance race
Medal success in front of the king: They are the best
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Medal success in front of the king: They are the best

The Swedish women's skiers took a historic triple in the Olympic sprint in Val di Fiemme - in front of King Carl XVI Gustaf. "They are the best! I've said that all along," the very satisfied king said afterwards
Historic Swedish triple - Linn Svahn's first gold
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Historic Swedish triple - Linn Svahn's first gold

After all the setbacks, Linn Svahn is Olympic champion. The 26-year-old swept to the Olympic gold medal in the classic sprint by sprinting past Jonna Sundling
The Polar Prize is on hold - it will not be awarded in 2026
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The Polar Prize is on hold - it will not be awarded in 2026

There will be no Polar Prize in 2026. The board is putting the prize on hold and will develop "a strategy for the future," according to a message to TT
Princess Désirée did not want to rely on her princess title
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Princess Désirée did not want to rely on her princess title

Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld, was the third of the "Haga princesses". She chose a secluded life at Koberg Castle
King Carl Gustaf: The situation in the world is serious
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King Carl Gustaf: The situation in the world is serious

The King emphasized the serious global situation and the importance of standing up for international law in his opening speech at Folk och försvar. "We can no longer take our security for granted," he said
Hope for the future in the King's speech, despite crisis and war
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Hope for the future in the King's speech, despite crisis and war

In the King's annual Christmas speech, he looks back on a year marked by crisis, war and sorrow. But the message is clear: Despite conflicts in the world, we must hold on to hope for the future
This year's Nobel trend: bright pink and recycling
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This year's Nobel trend: bright pink and recycling

Bold style and color choices characterize this year's Nobel dresses – while recycling seems to be the norm for all royals. It sends an important signal from a sustainability perspective, says style expert Frida Zetterström
They attend the Nobel – the princess at home with the children
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They attend the Nobel – the princess at home with the children

Daniel Nelson receives prestigious composer award
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Daniel Nelson receives prestigious composer award

Composer Daniel Nelson is awarded this year's Christ Johnson Prize by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. The prize of 200,000 kronor is described as the country's premier composer prize
The King's climate action is criticized - "politically"
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The King's climate action is criticized - "politically"

King Carl XVI Gustaf's statement about the climate negotiations and that Europe is already doing a lot in relation to the rest of the world is sparking reactions from several quarters. It is not something he should interfere in, says political scientist Katarina Eckerberg
The King: We must build resilience
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The King: We must build resilience

In a speech to world leaders in Brazil, the king stressed the importance of achieving climate goals. Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase and ecosystems are under enormous pressure, he said
No Swedish minister at the climate summit in Brazil
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No Swedish minister at the climate summit in Brazil

The government is sending EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (M) to a high-level meeting of heads of state and government taking place in Brazil this week. No Swedish minister will participate in the climate summit itself, which begins next week
The King at the climate summit
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The King at the climate summit

Festival d’Aix-en-Provence Honored with Birgit Nilsson Prize
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Festival d’Aix-en-Provence Honored with Birgit Nilsson Prize

The first festival to receive the Birgit Nilsson Prize, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, is now being honored at the Concert Hall in Stockholm.
Luxembourg Welcomes New Grand Duke Guillaume
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Luxembourg Welcomes New Grand Duke Guillaume

Luxembourg has a new grand duke – Guillaume. His father, Grand Duke Henri, abdicated on Friday and handed over the throne to his son who has now been sworn in
King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits NATO Headquarters and Meets Mark Rutte
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King Carl XVI Gustaf Visits NATO Headquarters and Meets Mark Rutte

King Carl Gustaf Meets Zelenskyj in New York to Show Support
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King Carl Gustaf Meets Zelenskyj in New York to Show Support

King Carl Gustaf has met Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj in New York to show his "tireless support".
King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights UN's Impact at 80th Anniversary
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King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights UN's Impact at 80th Anniversary

The King and Queen Silvia are in New York at the commemoration of the UN's 80th anniversary. It is exciting to have the opportunity to be back, says the King to Ekot
NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations
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NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations

Nato is ready to militarily defend its airspace if Russia continues to violate it. This is stated by Britain's Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper in a speech to the UN
King Carl Gustaf Attends Kiruna Church Move and Sets Coffee World Record
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King Carl Gustaf Attends Kiruna Church Move and Sets Coffee World Record

King Carl Gustaf was on site and followed the historic move of Kiruna church, which was completed on Wednesday. The King also drank the first cup in what became a world record in church coffee
Kiruna Church Completes Historic Move to New City Center
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Kiruna Church Completes Historic Move to New City Center

Kiruna church has to fanfares rolled in on its new plot in the city's new center, after a two-day long journey. The final stretch was framed by a royal visit and a world record attempt
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