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Swedish Princess Majda Ra'ad of Jordan has died

Princess Majda Ra'ad, 82, of Jordan is dead, writes Expressen. .
Swedish Princess Majda Ra'ad of Jordan has died

The King condoles South Korea after the plane crash

King Carl Gustaf has sent a condolence telegram to South Korea on the occasion of the plane crash on Sunday that claimed 179 lives. The telegram is addressed to the acting President Choi Sang-Mok.
The King condoles South Korea after the plane crash

This is what happens in 2025

Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time.
This is what happens in 2025

Tsunami victims honored in Uppsala Cathedral

The tsunami disaster's victims were honored with a memorial service in Uppsala Cathedral on Boxing Day. No one is as present as the absent, said Archbishop Martin Modéus.
Tsunami victims honored in Uppsala Cathedral

Hope in Dark Times in the King's Christmas Speech

It is a year heavy with war, sorrow, and anxiety that the king highlights in his annual Christmas speech. But we are also leaving behind glimpses of light, such as the Olympic Games and a deepened Nordic cooperation.
Hope in Dark Times in the King's Christmas Speech

Greece's Royal Family Regains Citizenship

Greece's former royal family is "deeply moved" over being able to regain citizenship in the country. The decision to restore their Greek citizenship comes 30 years after it was revoked from them.
Greece's Royal Family Regains Citizenship

Queen Silvia Ill - Missed the Academy's Ceremonial Gathering

Queen Silvia has fallen ill and therefore did not attend the Swedish Academy's ceremonial gathering on Friday evening. The ceremonial gathering marks the end of the Academy's working year and takes place in the Stock Exchange Building in Old Town, Stockholm.
Queen Silvia Ill - Missed the Academy's Ceremonial Gathering

The Royal Expert: "They were extremely close to each other"

With Princess Birgitta's death, we see the beginning of the end of the era with the renowned Haga sisters. I usually say that they were Sweden's Kardashians, says royal expert Roger Lundgren.
The Royal Expert: "They were extremely close to each other"

Princess Birgitta has died

Princess Birgitta, one of the king's older sisters, is dead, the royal court announces. She was 87 years old.
Princess Birgitta has died

The King about the Queen: Nice to be two

King Carl Gustaf is on a state visit to Singapore. Without Queen Silvia.
The King about the Queen: Nice to be two

The King on the Climate Meeting: It's Moving Too Slowly

When the UN's climate meeting enters the final stretch, disappointment is great from many quarters. King Carl Gustaf says that he hopes the world leaders hold out in the discussions.
The King on the Climate Meeting: It's Moving Too Slowly

The King in Singapore without the Queen

King Carl Gustaf began a state visit to Singapore on Tuesday morning without Queen Silvia by his side. The Queen was struck by a severe cold before departure and has had to cancel her participation, the Royal Palace announced on Monday.
The King in Singapore without the Queen

Queen Silvia Ill - Will Not Participate in State Visit

Queen Silvia has been afflicted with "a severe respiratory infection" and will not participate in the state visit to Singapore as planned. > It's a severe cold, says Johan Tegel, assistant information manager at the Royal Palace.
Queen Silvia Ill - Will Not Participate in State Visit

Åsa Linderborg writes the king's biography

"Tjabo". This is the title of journalist and author Åsa Linderborg's next book, which is coming out this spring.
Åsa Linderborg writes the king's biography

Princess Madeleine Steps in for the King

Princess Madeleine will step in as temporary head of state instead of King Carl XVI Gustaf from Friday and for a week ahead. The reason is that the king, together with Queen Silvia, will go on a planned private trip to Brazil.
Princess Madeleine Steps in for the King

The First Crisis Brochure Went to the Royal Couple

The Royal Couple became the first household to receive the new "If Crisis or War Comes" brochure. In a month, all Swedish households will receive the brochure in their mailbox.
The First Crisis Brochure Went to the Royal Couple

The Church of Sweden: No Ban on Bride Delivery

Handing over the bride in connection with marriage, the Church of Sweden will not be prohibited. A unanimous committee at the church assembly has come to this conclusion, reports Dagen.
The Church of Sweden: No Ban on Bride Delivery

The Royal Couple Makes a State Visit to Singapore

Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf are making a state visit to Singapore from November 19 to 21, announces the Royal Palace. The purpose is to "consolidate and develop the good relationship between Sweden and Singapore and strengthen the economic and political ties, with a focus on trade, innovation, investments, and green transition", writes the Royal Palace.
The Royal Couple Makes a State Visit to Singapore

The King in Attendance as the Vasa Ship Became a Musical

A shorter concert version of the new musical about the royal ship Vasa was arranged in the throne room at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on Monday evening, attended by, among others, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. The royal ship Vasa capsized and sank off Beckholmen in Stockholm on its maiden voyage in 1628.
The King in Attendance as the Vasa Ship Became a Musical

The King about Estonia: Important that we remember

Today, Sweden remembers the fateful night of September 28, 1994, when the passenger ferry Estonia took 852 people down to the depths. — Today, 30 years have passed, but it still feels so close, says King Carl XVI Gustaf at a memorial ceremony at Djurgården.
The King about Estonia: Important that we remember

The King: NATO Strengthens Our Defense Capabilities

Sweden's membership in the defense alliance NATO and its significance. It was one of the main points in King Carl XVI Gustaf's speech in connection with the opening of the Riksdag.
The King: NATO Strengthens Our Defense Capabilities

"When we score the final point, it goes blank"

It was not just that they took Olympic Games gold. The way they won makes it even more that David Åhman and Jonatan Hellvig barely understand what they have achieved.
"When we score the final point, it goes blank"

Olympic Heroes in Agreement: Want Persson to Continue

After the Olympic Games success, the table tennis players agree that they want Jörgen Persson to remain as the national team captain. He's more than welcome to stay, says Anton Källberg.
Olympic Heroes in Agreement: Want Persson to Continue

Sweden reaches Olympics semi-finals – the king celebrates with the team

King Carl XVI Gustaf missed Truls Möregårdh's latest Olympic Games final. He can get a new chance on Friday.
Sweden reaches Olympics semi-finals – the king celebrates with the team

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