Kungliga slottet

Ulf Elfving Knighted with Royal Order of Vasa for Journalism Contributions

The actor Marie Göranzon Malmsjö and the opera singer Nina Stemme are also among the 20 who are awarded the Royal Order of Chivalry this year, announces the Royal Palace.

Soldiers involved in accident at the palace – bayonet in calf

Two soldiers were taken to hospital after an accident at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on Friday, according to Aftonbladet. The accident occurred when the soldiers were about to relieve each other.

A Minute of Silence Across Sweden – Tribute Paid to the Victims

At 12 o'clock today, Sweden falls silent. On trains, in schools and at workplaces, those who fell victim to the school attack in Örebro are honored with a minute of silence.

The Government and the Palaces are Flying the Flag at Half-Mast

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson urges broad participation to fly the flag at half-mast on Wednesday. This is due to Tuesday's school shooting in Örebro where at least eleven people were killed.

Guard at the Palace Slipped and Impaled Himself with Bayonet

The Crown Princess Family Visited the High Guard

On Christmas Eve morning, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, together with the children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar, paid a visit to the Chief of Staff at the Royal Palace.

Princess Birgitta to be buried

Birgitta - a frank princess

Princess Birgitta went her own way. The second oldest Haga sister was known for her outspokenness – and her golf and fashion interest. She lived abroad for most of her life.