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Sweden: Further Images of the Royal Wedding

Here is a potpourri of images from the royal wedding in Sweden today...

Royal guests (according to the Royal Court) included, besides the King's four sisters and their living spouses: HM Queen Mathilde of Belgium; H.M. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, T.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary, T.R.H. Prince Joachim and Princess Marie; HRH Prince Nikolaos and HRH Princess Tatiana of Greece; HIH Princess Takamado of Japan; HM Queen Máxima of the Netherlands; H.M. Queen Sonja of Norway, T.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Märtha Louise and Mr. Ari Behn; T.R.H. The Earl of Wessex and Countess of Wessex; TRH Prince Leopold and Princess Ursula of Bavaria, T.R.H. Prince Manuel and Princess Anna of Bavaria; HH Hereditary Prince Hubertus of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; Mrs Désirée von Bohlen und Halbach and Mr Eckbert von Bohlen und Halbach; HSH Prince Hubertus von Hohenzollern and HSH Princess Ute Maria von Hohenzollern.


http://www.kungahuset.se/royalcourt/royalfamily/latestnews/latestnews/theprincecouplesweddingintheroyalchapel.5.751c664a14d8a76c8332225.html

Sweden: Biography of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden

Prince Carl Philip's biography

HRH Prince Carl Philip. Photo: Mattias Edwall/royalcourt.se

Carl Philip, Prince of Sweden and Duke of Värmland, was born on 13 May 1979 at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. He was christened in the Royal Chapel on 31 August 1979, and was named Carl Philip Edmund Bertil.

His godparents were Price Bertil, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Princess Birgitta and Prince Leopold of Bayern.

Prince Carl Philip is The King and Queen's second oldest child. In accordance with the 1979 Act of Succession, which took effect on 1 January 1980, Prince Carl Philip is third in line to the throne after Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Estelle.

The King and Queen, The Crown Princess and Prince Carl Philip. Photo: Claes Lewenhaupt.

Education

Prince Carl Philip began preschool in Västerled in 1984. In autumn 1986, he started primary school at Smedslätt School in Bromma.

He completed his intermediate level education at Ålsten School in Bromma, and began his lower secondary education at Enskilda Upper Secondary School in Stockholm in autumn 1992.

In autumn 1994, The Prince began two years at Kent School, a private school in Connecticut, USA. The Prince studied the upper secondary level science programme at Lundsberg School, graduating in spring 1999.

The Prince ahead of his 18th birthday, 13 May 1997, at Drottningholm Palace. Photo: Janerik Henriksson/TT

Reservist in the Swedish Navy

The Prince completed his military service at the Amf 1 Amphibious Regiment in Vaxholm. He trained as a coxswain (Combat Boat 90). In 2001 and 2002, The Prince carried out his officer's training in the Swedish Navy.

During his training, he completed a voyage with the mine layer HMS Carlskrona. Prince Carl Philip graduated as a Second Lieutenant in December 2002. The Prince was appointed Captain in Stockholm in December 2007, and was appointed Major on 1 October 2014.

Forestry and agriculture

Prince Carl Philip studied agriculture and forestry in autumn 2008, and carried out work experience at Stenhammar Estate. The Prince studied at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp from 2009 until January 2012, when he completed his degree in agriculture.

Patronage

The Prince is patron of organisations including the Lilla Barnets Fond children's fund, which supports medical research and the development of care for new-born babies in Sweden, the Volvo Ocean Race and the Swedish Rural Economy and Agricultural Societies.

Engagement and marriage

Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist's engagement was announced on 27 June 2014. The wedding will take place on 13 June 2015 in the Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.

http://www.kungahuset.se/royalcourt/specialevents/specialevents/theprincewedding/theprincecouple/princecarlphilipsbiography.4.36257d1d14c9d87d3cd69c6.html

Sweden: Wedding of Prince Carl Philip and Ms Sophia

Stockholm served as witness today to the wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Ms Sofia Heldqwist, who is now HRH Princess Sofia of Sweden.

The Aftonbaldet link below has several videos of the wedding proceedings:

http://tv.aftonbladet.se/abtv/articles/81317


The Royal Court's links:

http://www.kungahuset.se/royalcourt/specialevents/specialevents/theprincewedding/theprincecouple.4.36257d1d14c9d87d3cd69bb.html


http://www.kungahuset.se/royalcourt/royalfamily/latestnews/latestnews/theweddingcelebrationsbegin.5.751c664a14d8a76c8331cce.html

UK: Trooping the Colour

HM The Queen's official birthday celebration took place today in London. Known as "Trooping the Colour," the ceremony always ends with the bulk of the royal family waving to the crowds gathered below the balcony at Buckingham Palace.

To everyone's delight, this was Prince George of Cambridge's first appearance on the balcony and the crowd responded to his wave with clear joy!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/13/kate-middleton-prince-george-trooping-the-colour_n_7572614.html

Four generations of English royals, from the left: The Prince of Wales, Prince George of Cambridge on the arms of his father the Duke of Cambridge and HM The Queen.

Saxony: The Margrave of Meißen Received by the Pope

Here are two more reports on the audience granted by His Holiness Pope Francis to HRH The Margrave of Meißen, who was accompanied by several members of his family!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58daGxz-DL0&index=10&list=PLyk0j1wI__5k0bzoZ6WHi7f7DBMOSpjLY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLUaTdQdB_Q&feature=youtu.be

New Book: "I Did It My Way," Memoirs of HH Prince Andreas of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha

I have been hard at work on various projects, books and magazines, that we expect to publish in the second half of 2015.

Presently, I an cooperating with HH Prince Andreas of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha on his memoirs, which will be launched at our yearly ROYAL GATHERINGS in The Hague Conference on November 7-8, 2015!

This event will be followed by an official book presentation in Coburg!

Spain: The Deed is Done – No More Dukes of Palma de Mallorca!

It is official!

HM King don Felipe VI of Spain has stripped his sister the Infanta doña Cristina of the title of Duchess of Palma de Mallorca, which was granted to her at the time of her marriage (1997) to Iñaki Urdangarín. The wedding was celebrated with incredible pomp and circumstance in Barcelona, a city that has always had an important place in the beleaguered Infanta's heart!

This situation, which I am sure is extremely difficult for all involved, was brought about by the legal problems faced by Mr Urdangarín, who is accused of "exploiting his royal connections to win contracts and embezzle millions in public funds along with a former business partner." Doña Cristina, who was a member of the board of directors of the NOOS Foundation, is being accused of "two counts of being an accomplice to tax fraud."

On the one hand one must accept that all are equal under the law and the King cannot possibly cover for his brother-in-law's missteps. Doing so would be extremely detrimental to the image and integrity of the Crown for the institution above all must survive.

One hopes that these charges will eventually be proven false, although matters do  not seem to be going that way, which is terribly sad for the Infanta, her husband and their children. Surely, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía must be equally upset and concerned by the entire fiasco!

http://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2015061225759/king-felipe-revokes-infanta-cristina-title/

King Felipe Vi and his sister Infanta Cristina.

Spain: King Felipe VI Revokes Sister's Ducal Title

Newspaper in Spain are announcing the news that apparently came from Zarzuela Palace – HRH the Infanta doña Cristina can no longer use the title of "Duchess of Palma de Mallorca." This also prevents her husband Iñaki Urdangarín from using the courtesy title of "Duke of Palma de Mallorca."

This is yet another low point for the couple, whose financial affairs have raised much criticism in Spain and landed them in court accused of abuse of power, influence peddling and misappropriation of funds.

This is serious business that can end by sending both Iñaki and Cristina to jail ... I find the entire mess simply heartbreaking and wish that the judicial process cleans their names. I cannot possibly imagine why someone in their position would do such a thing...

http://www.eldiario.es/politica/infanta-Cristina-duquesa-Palma-Mallorca_0_397561494.html

Sweden: A New Princess

Town and Country has done an interesting spread about Sofia Hellqwist, soon-wife-to-be of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden...

http://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/news/g1342/17-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-future-princess-of-sweden/