Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visits Ghana and Tanzania

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visited the African countries of Ghana and Tanzania from March 17-21, together with trade minister Ewa Björling. The heir to the throne's visit centered on strengthening Sweden's trade links with these countries. She was in Ghana from March 17-19 and in Tanzania from March 20-21.

Visit here to find out more details and exciting photos of the crown princess' African tour.

Whereabouts of the Swedish Royals

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
(Image: John Angelillo/Stella Pictures @Kungahuset.se)

 

Crown Princess Victoria was at the UN Headquarters in New York, October 4, where she met with Sweden's US delegates and held audience with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. The crown princess discussed with UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake issues on water and sanitation. She also joined participants on a high-level meeting on migration and development at the UN General Assembly before joining UN Population Fund Director Kate Gilmore for a short meeting.

Prince Daniel presents the grant to the Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation.
Image: @Kungahuset.se

Meanwhile, the crown princess' husband, Prince Daniel was invited to present 6 million kronor's worth of research grant to Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation to fund the endeavors of young researchers, October 7.

Prince Daniel in South Korea. Image: @Kungahuset.se

Prince Carl Philip embarked on a trip to South Korea for the Korea-Sweden Road Safety Forum, and a visit to the Swedish businesses and Hongik University in Seoul, October 7.

The Portuguese State Visit to Sweden

King Carl XVI and the Swedish Royal Family with the President and
First Lady of Portugal. Image: Royalcourt.se

 

Portugal's President Aníbal Cavaco Silva together with his wife embarked on a three-day state visit to Sweden from October 1-3. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel welcomed the presidential couple upon their arrived at the Stockholm Arlanda Airport. In the evening, King Carl XVI and Queen Silvia hosted a state dinner at the Royal Palace in honor of the Portuguese Presidential couple.  In his speech, the King highlighted Sweden and Portugal’s enduring ties that date back from the 17th century. "The links between Sweden and Portugal have united our countries for four centuries. In 1640 — in the middle of the Thirty Years' War — Portugal broke free from the Iberian Union and declared her independence. The very next year, in July 1641, Sweden and Portugal signed a trade and friendship treaty,” the King said.

The Portuguese president and first lady arrive at the airport in Stockholm.
Image: Royalcourt.se
 

King Carl XVI and Queen Silvia host a state banquet in honor of the
President and First Lady of Portugal. Image: Royalcourt.se

Find out the details of the state dinner, including the menus, dinner service, linen and decors at the Royal Family’s website.

Lunch at the City Hall. Image: Royalcourt.se

Ericsson Studio. Image: Royalcourt.se

Day 2 - The Portuguese dignitaries visited the Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology, where they watched a demonstration of help in the home for people with disabilities. The King and the President also visited the Näringslivets Hus, where a forum for Portuguese and Swedish participants is being held. The King and Queen and the Presidential couple later dropped by Stockholm City Hall for an exhibition on fashion and design in the Gilded Hall.

For details of the second day of the Portugues state visit, click here.

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel with the Portuguese presidential
couple at Malmo Airport as they depart for Portugal. Image: Royalcourt.se 

On the third day of the state visit, a breakfast at the Portuguese Ambassador's official residence was held. The King and Queen then hosted an departure ceremony at the Hall of Mirrors of the Royal Palace. A departure ceremony was also held at the County Governor's official residence in Malmö, where The Crown Princess Couple bid adieu to the Portuguese visitors.
For details of the second day of the Portugues state visit, click here.

Princess Estelle celebrates first birthday

Baby Princess Estelle enjoys her birthday with mom and dad, Crown Princess
Victoria and Prince Daniel. (Image source: kungahuset.se)

Sweden's beloved Princess Estelle turns one. In this official family portrait, the baby in blue joyfully enjoys bonding moment with Ma Crown Princess Victoria and Pa Prince Daniel, while sharing a plate of cake. Princess Estelle was born on February 23, 2012. She is the third-in-line to the throne next to her mother.

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden celebrates 35th birthday

Happy 35th Birthday Crown Princess Victoria!

Crown Princess Victoria kisses baby Princess Estelle
while Prince Daniel holds her.

The Swedish heir to the throne had a pretty warm and memorable birthday last July 14, celebrated with her family and adoring crowds. With the King, Queen, Prince Daniel and five-month old baby Princess Estelle, Princess Victoria went on a retreat at Solliden Palace, the family's summer home, in Oland island. 




Thousands of well wishers flanked the royals to wish the princess another year of good health and marital bliss, also taking the chance to see adorable Princess Estelle. 


The princess, wither her siblings Prince Carl Philip and Princess Madeleine, attended the annual music festival at Borgholm Sports Field. 

Sweden's Princess Estelle is christened

Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, and three-week old Princess Estelle
 in their first official photograph two months ago. 

Princess Estelle, Sweden’s second in line to the throne was officially christened at the royal chapel in Stockholm. The two-month old princess is the first child of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. Her full name is Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary.

She was wearing the same baptismal gown worn by Swedish royals since 1907.

The christening was the biggest royal event in Sweden since the marriage of Crown Princess Victoria to former gym instructor Prince Daniel two years ago. It was presided by the Archbishop of Uppsala.

Queen Margrethe of Denmark, together with Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary, fresh from the christening of Princess Athena, flew to Stockholm to witness the event.

Prince Carl Philip, Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and Anna Westling were the child’s godparents.

Princess Estelle’s christening is perhaps the largest gathering of royals in Europe this year, next to the recent Diamond Jubilee lunch in Windsor.