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Sundling celebrates gold with the king

The Swedish-Norwegian duel ended with a display. Jonna Sundling defeated the Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad and took her third consecutive World Championship gold in cross-country sprint in Trondheim.

Sundling celebrates gold with the king

Sundling's jubilation - in "enemy territory": "Incredible"

The duel ended with a display. Jonna Sundling cracked the Norwegian Kristine Stavås Skistad and took her third consecutive World Championship gold in ski sprint in Trondheim.

Sundling's jubilation - in "enemy territory": "Incredible"

The King's Analysis: "Looking Better for the Future"

Edvin Anger was lifted forward by strong public support at the ski games in Falun. In the stands on Sunday: Carl XVI Gustaf.

The King's Analysis: "Looking Better for the Future"

The King: "The whole of Sweden is in mourning"

The Royal Couple paid tribute to the victims at the memorial site outside Risbergska school. Grieving is hard to do alone.

The King: "The whole of Sweden is in mourning"

The King: Sorrow and Dismay

King Carl Gustaf states in a statement that he is dismayed by today's events and sends his condolences to the families of the victims, after the fatal shooting in Örebro where around ten people lost their lives. .

The King: Sorrow and Dismay

80 years since Auschwitz was liberated

80 years ago, the extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated. On Monday, a memorial ceremony was held in Poland to honor the victims.

80 years since Auschwitz was liberated

Telegram from the King to Trump

King Carl XVI Gustaf has sent a congratulatory telegram to Donald Trump after he took office as new president in the USA on Monday. "On the occasion of you taking office as President of the United States, I extend to you my sincere congratulations and my best wishes for your health and happiness, as well as for the well-being and prosperity of the American people", it says in the telegram according to the Royal Court.

Telegram from the King to Trump

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