The Swedish Royal Family joined King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden as he awarded the Nobel Prizes at the annual Ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in Stockholm on December 10th, before the Swedish Royal Family will attend the glittering Nobel Banquet at the Stockholm City Hall. The Noble Peace Prizes are awarded in Oslo.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden are on a State Visit to Canada from November 18-20, at the invitation of Governor General Mary Simon, to develop and strengthen the relationship between the two countries following the Canadian State Visit to Sweden in 2017, and the previous Swedish State Visits in 1988 and 2006. The King’s great-grandfather, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, was the 10th Governor General of Canada between 1911 and 1916.
The Swedish Royal Family hosted the annual Sverigemiddag (Sweden Dinner) at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on the evening of October 17th. The dinner, first held in 2013, is for all Swedes who have made an important contribution to society, and has been held for the first time since 2023.
Today marks the 115th Anniversary of the Birth of Countess Kerstin Bernadotte, who was born on this day in 1910! The Swedish Aristocrat who morganatically married Prince Carl Johan of Sweden, who was forced to renounce his titles, Countess Kerstin possessed a few royal heirlooms, which included Crown Princess Margareta’s Grenadier Guards Brooch!
Royalty and Heads of State from around the World have gathered in New York City for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, some in their special roles as envoys and advocates for the United Nations!
Today marks the 110th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Lilian of Sweden, who was born on this day in 1915! 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 striking Egyptian Scarab Necklace!
Today marks the 15th Anniversary of the Death of Countess Ruth of Rosenborg, who passed away on this day in 2010! The wealthy commoner married a Danish Prince that gave up his succession rights and became a Count, Countess Ruth inherited many royal heirlooms, including Princess Ingeborg’s Turquoise Brooch!
Happy Birthday to Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who turns 48 today! The popular Heir who is set to become the first Swedish Queen Regnant in over 300 years, the Crown Princess has access to the massive Swedish Royal Jewellery Collection, and today’s piece is a jewel she received her 18th Birthday exactly 30 years ago, her Diamond Spike Tiara!
Princess Margaret of Connaught received a Diamond Tiara from her parents, a Ruby Tiara from her uncle, King Edward VII, a Laurel Wreath Tiara from the Swedish Queen, and a Cartier Tiara from the Khedive of Egypt among hundreds of magnificent Wedding Gifts when she married the future King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden at Windsor Castle on this day in 1905, 120 years ago!
The Swedish Royal Family have gathered to celebrate the Christening of Princess Ines Marie Lilian Silvia, Duchess of Västerbotten, the fourth child and only daughter of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden, in the Chapel of Drottningholm Palace on June 13th, the 10th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia.
The Swedish Royal Family joined King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden for the Funeral of Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg, Princess Bernadotte at the Oscarskyrkan in Stockholm on June 11th. The Actress who married a former Swedish Prince and was the last surviving aunt of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Countess Marianne had been a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family for over six decades when she passed away at the age of 100 last month.
The Swedish Royal Family joined King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden for the 2025 Polar Music Prize at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm on May 28th. One of the most prestigious music awards, the Swedish King annually presents the prize to musicians in a variety of genres from around the world.
The Catholic Sovereigns of Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco and Liechtenstein led Royal Guests and Dignitaries from around the World at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on May 18th, just a few weeks after the Funeral of Pope Francis.
Sad news today! Countess Marianne Bernadotte of Wisborg, Princess Bernadotte has passed away at the age of 100. The Actress who married a former Swedish Prince and was the last surviving aunt of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, Countess Marianne had been a beloved member of the Swedish Royal Family for over six decades.
Queen Silvia of Sweden surprised the Swedish Designer and Drag Queen, Christer Lindarw at the Oscarsteatern in Stockholm, marking almost five decades of Lindarw’s iconic acts as Queen Silvia.
The Swedish Royal Family are hosting Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir and Björn Skúlason on their State Visit to Sweden from May 6th to 8th, to celebrate and build diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties and their close cooperation in defence, business, and culture. The last Icelandic State Visit to Sweden was in 2018.
Happy 80th Birthday to Baroness Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke! The former Businesswoman who is the Överhovmästarinna (Chief of the Swedish Royal Household) and the highest ranking non-royal woman in Sweden, she has often worn this striking Diamond Tiara!
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are hosting King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden at Windsor Castle on May 1st, as they planted a Swedish Oak Tee in Windsor Great Park. The Swedish and British Royal Families have had a long and close family relationship over the years, with several Official and Private Royal Visits to Britain over the last century!
Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Death of Crown Princess Margareta of Sweden, who passed away on this day in 1920. The Bristish-born Princess who married the Swedish heir to the throne, Daisy, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, possessed a legendary collection of jewels, including a lesser-known Sapphire and Tourmaline Necklace, which we are featuring today!
Five Kings and Five Queens led Royal Guests and over 170 Heads of State and Government from around the World at the Funeral of Pope Francis on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on April 26th.
