The Swedish Royal Family hosted Princess Alexandra of Kent and the Hon. Angus Ogilvy on their visit to Stockholm, which ended on this day in 1968, 55 years ago, to mark British Week in Sweden, which came six years after her visit Official Visit to Sweden in 1962.
King Gustaf VI Adolf welcomed Princess Alexandra of Kent and the Hon. Angus Ogilvy at Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, just weeks after the passing of her mother, Princess Alexandra, the Duchess of Kent.
There were several spectacular evening events, at which Princess Alexandra (in the Kent Pearl Bandeau) was seen with Princess Sibylla of Sweden, including a Dinner given by the Export Council for Europe at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm, a Gala Performance of the National Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’, followed by a Naval Ball arranged by the British Colony Association, a Gala Première of the United Artists film ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’, a Gala Première of the Clothing Export Council fashion spectacular, ‘Fashion Happens in London’ in the Congress Hall, and a Dinner given by Lloyds Register of Shipping.
September, British Week | Stockholm, Princess Alexandra is in town. And Rank Xerox makes its final sprint on Sveavilgen. Between Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra and Rank Xerox there is a unifying link: The Honorable Angus Ogilvy, husband of the princess and board member of the Rank Organization in England. It was therefore doubly successful that new premises were inaugurated on 30 September by Princess Alexandra. Rank Xerox’s opening audience got to rest their heads on a truly charming English Lady. They told her to open the new premises by having the Rank Xerox 3600 produce the opening copy. Curiously, she turned the symbolic key. And delighted she examined the result of her own hand-copying of a letter from Elizabeth I of England to Erik XIV of Sweden. Her husband and Mr. Lavers were drawn to the happy, broad smiles that the cover photo of this issue of Rank Xerox Nytt Visar shows. In the new premises of approx. 400 m2, there is space for offices, demonstrations, exhibitions and copy services. The premises are managed by salespeople and instructors. However, the branch manager, secretary, system administrator and customer reception and service remain at HK
The hair looks like it's the late 60s.
She visited Stockholm in 1968 quite close to the death of her mother so might have been then? The King did her the courtesy of meeting her at the airport in person to offer his condolences. pic.twitter.com/yRdaTMBGhB
— JR (@Jakreg76) September 11, 2019
The hair looks like it's the late 60s.
She visited Stockholm in 1968 quite close to the death of her mother so might have been then? The King did her the courtesy of meeting her at the airport in person to offer his condolences. pic.twitter.com/yRdaTMBGhB
FRIDAY 27 September
09.00 The Royal Navy’s escort vessels HMS Daring and Cleopatra and submarines HMS Narwhal and Ambush arrive in Stockholm Harbour and berth at KASTELLHOLMEN.
10.30* HM King Gustav VI Adolf, accompanied by HRH Princess Alexandra and the Honourable Angus Ogilvy arrive at STADSHUSET for the British Week Opening Ceremony in the Gyllene Salen. After Princess Alexandra has declared the Week open, the City of Stockholm will hold a Reception for Her Royal Highness and the other guests.
11.15 Band of the Coldstream Guards plays in KUNGSTRADGARDEN. Band of the Royal Scots plays at VALLINGBY CENTRUM. Pipes of the Royal Scots play at SOLNA CENTRUM. Band of the 9/12 Royal Lancers plays at FARSTA CENTRUM.
11.40 HRH Princess Alexandra and the Honourable Angus Ogilvy arrive at KUNGSTRADGARDEN to visit the City of London Pavilion, ‘Inventive Britain’ and the Bass pub, the ‘William Shakespeare’.
12.45* The Royal Party attends a luncheon given by the British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Winter Garden of the GRAND HOTEL.
13.00 Judging of Miss Rothman British Week Dress Design Contest in the NK Theatre, HAMNGATAN.
14.30 The Royal Party arrives at OSTERMANS MORHALLAR to tour the displays (for details see page. 8)
15.45 The Royal Party visits VÄLLINGBY CENTRUM
16.15 Band of the 9/12 Royal Lancers plays at SOLNA CENTRUM.
16.45 Highland Games Display, sponsored by McVitite’s Biscuits and including Scottish dancing and music by the pipes of the Royal Scots behind Fanfaren Cinema, FARSTA CENTRUM.
19.00 Pop Show with British artists including The Hollies and P. J. Proby at STOCKHOLMS KONSERTHUS (details to be announced).
19.30 The Royal Party visits the exhibition of Treasures of the City of Lon- don at the NATIONALMUSEUM.
19.30 Lecture, ‘Industrial Photography in Britain’, by Leslie Sansom, FRPS, of Vickers Ltd., in the Cinema of SKANDINAVISKA BANKEN, Sergels Torg.
19.30* Dinner given by the Export Council for Europe at the GRAND HOTEL for the Vice-Presidents of the British Week and the members of the British Week Committee and attended by the Royal Party.
20.30 Performance by the Massed Bands of the Coldstream Guards, 1st. Bat- talion the Royal Scots and 9/12 Royal Lancers on the forecourt of the ARMEMUSEET, Riddargatan
21.30 Pop Show with British artists including The Hollies and P. J. Proby at STOCKHOLMS KONSERTHUS (details to be announced).
SATURDAY 28 September
08.30 Start of Golf Match between the Golf Society of Great Britain and a Stockholm team at DJURSHOLMS GOLF COURSE
10.00 Band of the Royal Scots plays at SOLNA CENTRUM. Band of the Cold- stream Guards plays in SERGELGATAN.
10.30 Highland Games Display, sponsored by McVitie’s Biscuits and include ing Scottish dancing and music by the pipes of the Royal Scots, on the Helicopter Ground, VALLINGBY.
10.30 HRH Princess Alexandra and the Honourable Angus Ogilvy visit shops in CENTRAL STOCKHOLM in the Hötorget and Hamngatan area.
11.00 ‘Promenade Show’ of music, dancing and fashion arranged by astermaims Intressenter at ÖSTERMALMSTORG.
13.00-16.00 Vessels of the Royal Navy open to the public at KASTELLHOLMEN
13.40 The Royal Party visits shops in NORRMALMSTORd and BIBLIOTEKSGATAN.
14.30 The Royal Party visits Västerlãnggatan, GAMLA STAN.
15.00 Concert by the Music Group of London in the BÖRSSALEN, Stortorget Gamla Stan (tickets and programme from the usual agencies).
15.00 Bands of the Coldstream Guards, 9/12 Royal Lancers and the Royal Scots form up in KUNGSTRADGARDEN and march to GARDET via Hamngatan, Strandvagen and Oxenstiernsgatan. See Highland Games below.
15.00 Tennis Match, sponsored by Slazengers Ltd., between players from Britain and Sweden at KGL TENNISHALLEN, Lidingövägen.
15.20 The Royal Party visits FARSTA CENTRUM.
15.30* Reception by Burberry Ltd. on board the sail training cruiser, Sir Winston Churchill, NYBROKAJEN.
16.00 Highland Games Display, sponsored by McVitie’s Biscuits and including Scottish dancing and music by the pipes of the Royal Scots, on GARDET behind the British Embassy.
19.00 Pop Show with British artists including Manfred Mann at STOCKHOLMS KONSERTHUS (details to be announced).
19.30 HRH Princess Alexandra attends a Gala Performance of the National Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ at DEAMATEN.
20.00* Naval Ball arranged by the British Colony Association at STADSHUSET.
21.30 Pop Show with British artists including Manfred Mann at STOCKHOLMS KONSERTHUS (details to be announced).
SUNDAY 29 September
10.00 Motor Treasure Hunt organised by Svenska BP Olje AB in collaboration with KAK and the Solna Motor Club starts at SOLNA (details of entry from BP Petrol Stations).
11.00 Band of the Coldstream Guards plays at SOLNA CENTRUM
13.00 Continuation of Tennis Match, sponsored by Slazengers Ltd., at KGL TENNISHALLEN, Lidingövagen.
13.00 British Day at the Races at TÄBY GALOPP. British Jockeys. Band of the 9/12 Royal Lancers. British policemen. British beer on draught. British menus. Sponsored by: The British Bloodstock Agency, Fisons Ltd., Liptons Ltd., Lyle & Scott Ltd. and others.
13.45 Highland Games Display, sponsored by McVitie’s Biscuits and includ ing Scottish dancing and music by the pipes of the Royal Scots at Skyttehoims Idrottsplats, SOLNA. HRH Princess Alexandra and the Honourable Angus Ogilvy will arrive in time to watch the concluding events.
14.00-1700 Vessels of the Royal Navy open to the public at KASTELLHOLMEN and SKEPPSH0LMEN. The sail training cruiser Sir Winston Churchill open to the public at NYBROKAJEN.
15.00 Concert by the Music group of London in the BORSSALEN, Stortorget, Gamla Stan (tickets and programme from the usual agencies) The Royal Party visits SOLNA CENTRUM
15.30 Presentation of prizes to the winners of the Motor Treasure Hunt organised by Svenska BP Olje AB. Skytteholms Idrottsplats, SOLNA.
16.30 Recital of folk songs by Derek Sarjeant in the Library, SOLNA, sponsored by the makers of Benson & Hedges.
16.30 Bands of the Coldstream Guards, the 9/12 Royal Lancers and the Royal Scots form up at DJURGÅRDSBRON and march to KUNGSTRÄD- GARDEN via Strandvägen, Nybroplan, Stureplan, Kungsgatan, Sveavä gen and Sergels Torg.
17.30 Presentation of the Electrolux (UK) Trophy to the winners of the Golf Match between the Golf Society of Great Britain and a Stockholm team at DJURSHOLMS GOLF CLUB.
19.30 Performance of the National Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ at DRAMATEN.
20.00* The Royal Party attends a Gala Première of the United Artists film ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’, at the NYA RITZ
CINEMA, Kungsholmsgatan 21.
MONDAY 30 September
11.00 ‘Promenade Show’ of music, dancing and fashion arranged by Östermaims Intressenter in ÖSTERMALMSTORG.
11.15 Band of the Royal Scots plays in SERGELGATAN. Band of the Coldstream Guards plays in SKÄRHOLMEN CENTRUM.
11.30 Band of the 9/12 Royal Lancers plays in VÄLLINGBY CENTRUM. Pipes of the Royal Scots march through Västerlånggatan to play in STORTORGET.
12.30* HRH Princess Alexandra and the Honourable Angus Ogilvy attend a Luncheon given by the Swedish Government at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
13.00* Luncheon given by Rodex Ltd. and Aquascutum Ltd. at OPERAKALLAREN.
14.00 The Royal Party visits shops in the öSTERMALM and KUNGSGATAN areas.
15.00 The Royal Party visits SKÄRHOLMEN CENTRUM.
16.00* The Royal Party attends a Tea Party given by the British Colony Association at OSCARS FöRSAMLINGSSAL, Fredrikshovsgatan 8.
16.00 ‘Promenade Show’ at ÖSTERMALMSTORG (see 11.00 hrs above).
16.00* Film show and reception by Guildway Ltd., in the cinema of the SKANDINAVISKA BANKEN, Sergels Torg.
16.15 Pipes of the Royal Scots play in FARSTA CENTRUM. Band of the Royal Scots plays in KUNGSTRÄDGÅRÐEN.
16.30* Reception by the British Menswear Guild at OPERATERRASSEN.
17.00 Darts competition between famous Swedish pop artists in the pub at ÅHLÉNS City.
1700* Cocktail Party given by the British Travel Association and J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. at BRUNKEBERGS RESTAURANT.
17.45* Reception by Lucas Nordiska AB in SKANDINAVISKA BÀNKEN, Sergels Torg.
18.00* Lecture arranged by Hugh Mackay & Co. Ltd. (carpet manufacturers) and Interia (Sweden) AB at SVERIGES INDUSTRJFÖRBUND, Artillerigatan 34.
20.45* Gala Première of the Clothing Export Council fashion spectacular, ‘Fashion Happens in London’ in the Congress Hall, FOLKETS HUS, in the presence of HRH Princess Alexandra and the Honourable Angus Ogilvy.
TUESDAY 1 October
10.45 HRH Princess Alexandra and the Honourable Angus Ogilvy visit
11.00* KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET. ‘The Challenge of the New Generation’, a symposium on the design of public interiors organised by the Council of Industrial Design and sponsored by KF Interior and Goteborgs Bank at KONSTFACKSKOLAN, Vathallavägen 191.
11.00 Promenade Show’ of music, dancing and fashion arranged by Östermaims Intressenter at ÖSTERMALMSTORG.
11.15 Band of the Royal Scots plays at FARSTA CENTRUM.
11.30 Pipes of the Royal Scots play in DROTTNINGGATAN between Klara bergsgatan and Mäster Samuelsgatan.
12.00 The Royal Party leaves Bromma Airport for London.
14.30 Band of the Coldstream Guards plays in STORTORGET.
15.00 Fashion Show by the Clothing Export Council and Västerlånggatan Street Association in STORTORGET.
15.30 Recital of folk songs by Derek Sarjeant on the stage, STORTORGET, sponsored by the makers of Benson & Hedges.
15.30 ‘International Co-operation in Research and Technology’, a symposium organised by Svenska Handeisbanken at the bank’s offices at ARSENALSGATAN 11 (a limited number of seats is available to the public on application to the bank).
16.00 ‘Promenade Show’ at ÖSTERMÀLMSTORG (see 11.00 hrs above).
16.15 Band and Pipes of the Royal Scots play at VÄLLINGBY CENTRUM. Band of the 9/12 Royal Lancers plays at SKÄRI-IOLMEN CENTRUM.
17.30* Reception by Crossley Carpets Scandinavia A/S at the STRAND HOTEL
18.00 ‘Fashion Happens in London’, the Clothing Export Council’s fashion spectacular in the Congress Hall, FOLKETS HUS (tickets from leading tores or the information kiosks at Ostermans Marmorhallar and Kungsträdgården. Limited admission at the door).
18.00* Reception by the Export Council for the United Kingdom Gift Industry at the BRITISH EMBASSY, Skarpögatan 6—8.
19.30* Dinner given by Lloyds Register of Shipping at OPERAKÄLLAREN.
20.00 ‘Fashion Happens in London’ — the fashion spectacular at FOLKETS HUS (see 18.00 hrs above)
What an agenda – that would nowadays be counted separately for the records, but even taking out some of the the music it is over 60 events!