I want to take a second to talk about the Swedish Royals, in particular Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip. Carl Philip’s wedding date was announced, and Madeleine and Sofia Hellqvist might make an appearance at this year’s Nobel banquet. Also, I want to take a moment and commend Madeleine on her use of social […]
Crown Princess Victoria celebrates 37th birthday
Copyright Kungahuset.se Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden celebrated her 37th birthday Monday July 14. Victoria was born Princess Victoria on July 14, 1977 as the first child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. In 1980, the laws of succession changed and she became the heir apparent and was made Crown Princess. Her birthday […]
Prince Carl Philip is engaged to Sofia Hellqvist
The news of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden’s engagement to Sofia Hellqvist came out last Friday, late in the day. I would have covered it, but the death of my dog and my subsequent depression took precedence. Anyway, I’m covering it now ahead of an appearance by Kate Middleton later today. So, Carl Philip and […]
Princess Madeleine expecting first child
I usually only talk about the British royals, but I want to take a step away and talk about a member of a different royal family. The Swedish Royal Family, Princess Madeleine. Princess Madeleine announced on Tuesday that she is expecting her first child with husband Chris O’Neill, due March 2014. Congratulations to them.