The Swedish Royal Family hosting President Alexander Stubb and First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb of Finland, who are on a State Visit to Sweden on April 23 and 24, to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden last made a State Visit to Finland in 2015, while the last Finnish State Visit was in 2022. Continue reading
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Queen Victoria of Sweden’s Diamond Stars
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Victoria of Sweden, who died on this day in 1930! Born Princess Viktoria of Baden, she brought a plethora of jewels into the Swedish Royal Family when she married the future King Gustav V of Sweden in 1881, including these Diamond Stars!
Bernadotte Swag Tiara
Happy Birthday to Countess Bettina Bernadotte, who turns 50 today! The illustrious Director of the Mainau Estate on Lake Constance and President of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, Countess Bettina has close ties to the Swedish Royal Family, and has often been seen wearing the Bernadotte Swag Tiara!
Princess Lilian’s Amethyst and Pearl Necklace
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Princess Lilian of Sweden, who died on this day in 2013! The Welsh Actress who waited 30 years to marry her Swedish Prince and became a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family, Princess Lilian possessed a spectacular collection of jewels, which included this Amethyst and Pearl Necklace!
Karl Johan Earrings
Today marks the Anniversary of the Death of Queen Louise of Sweden, who passed away on this day in 1965! The Battenberg Princess who became a Lady and then married the widower future King of Sweden, despite frequently declaring that she would ‘never marry a king or a widower’, Queen Louise possessed the magnificent Swedish Royal Jewels, which included the spectacular two-centuries old Karl Johan Earrings!
Queen Lovisa’s Pearl Brooch
Today marks the 120th Anniversary of the Birth of Countess Elsa von Rosen, Princess Bernadotte, who was born on this day in 1904! The Swedish Aristocrat who married a Prince that relinquished his succession rights and became the aunt of King Harald V of Norway, King Baudouin and King Albert II of Belgium, and Grand Duchess Joséphine Charlotte of Luxembourg, unlike her prominent sisters-in-law, Countess Elsa received few royal heirlooms from her mother-in-law, Princess Ingeborg of Sweden, which included Queen Lovisa’s Pearl Brooch!
French State Visit to Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are hosting French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, on their State Visit to Sweden on January 30-31, to further strengthen and promote the long-standing, broad and excellent relations between Sweden and France, while stimulating in-depth collaborations in areas such as innovation and green transition as well as defense and security.
Queen Sofia’s Nine Prong Tiara
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Sophia of Sweden and Norway, who passed away on this day in 1913! The Nassau Princess amassed a huge jewellery collection (full of family heirlooms) that has been spread among her descendants in various European dynasties, so to mark the anniversary, we are featuring her trademark Queen Sofia’s Nine Prong Tiara! Continue reading
The Jewels of Queen Silvia of Sweden
Happy Birthday to Queen Silvia of Sweden, who turns 80 today! The German-Brazilian Interpreter who became Queen of Sweden and founded the World Childhood Foundation, Queen Silvia has worn much of the splendid Swedish Royal Collection over the past five decades as the longest-serving Swedish Queen Consort!
King’s Dinner for Nobel Laureates 2023
The extended Swedish Royal Family joined King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden as he hosted a Dinner for the 2023 Nobel Laureates at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on December 11th, after awarding the Nobel Prizes on the 10th. Continue reading