https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Sweden in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Sweden’s Princess Estelle has taken another tentative step into public life, mounting the stage at the National Day celebrations at Stockholm's Skansen park. https://www.thelocal.se/20180606/prince-daniel-wishes-swedes-a-happy-national-day-for-first-time Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:05:16 +0200 prince-daniel-wishes-swedes-a-happy-national-day-for-first-time Sweden's Princess Estelle turns six today. On her birthday, The Local takes a closer look at the reasons why she is Europe's coolest royal. https://www.thelocal.se/20160223/five-royal-reasons-swedens-estelle-is-the-coolest-princess-ever Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:38:32 +0100 five-royal-reasons-swedens-estelle-is-the-coolest-princess-ever Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and their two children Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar have wished everyone a Merry Christmas in the Swedish Royals' traditional Christmas video. https://www.thelocal.se/20161219/swedish-royals-record-most-swedish-christmas-video-to-date Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:05:24 +0100 swedish-royals-record-most-swedish-christmas-video-to-date It was all smiles as Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria celebrated turning 39 with an annual concert in her honour. But it was another princess who stole the show. https://www.thelocal.se/20160715/swedens-party-princesses-enjoy-royal-birthday-show Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:25:32 +0200 swedens-party-princesses-enjoy-royal-birthday-show Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s new-born son, Prince Oscar, will be baptised on May 27th, the palace has announced. https://www.thelocal.se/20160404/swedish-royals-name-the-date-for-baby-oscars-baptism Mon, 04 Apr 2016 12:03:14 +0200 swedish-royals-name-the-date-for-baby-oscars-baptism UPDATED: Sweden's new prince has been named Oscar Carl Olof, his grandfather King Carl XVI Gustaf has announced. https://www.thelocal.se/20160303/swedes-cheer-birth-of-new-baby-royal Thu, 03 Mar 2016 07:56:08 +0100 swedes-cheer-birth-of-new-baby-royal Princess Estelle of Sweden, 3, has wished everyone a Merry Christmas in an adorable annual video which shows her helping her mum and dad make Swedish flatbread. https://www.thelocal.se/20151218/swedens-princess-wishes-you-a-happy-christmas Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:01:11 +0100 swedens-princess-wishes-you-a-happy-christmas For this week's debate article The Local hears from the Republican Association, which is calling on Sweden to abolish the monarchy and liberate Princess Estelle following her third birthday. https://www.thelocal.se/20150224/free-estelle-from-her-royal-burden Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0100 free-estelle-from-her-royal-burden Video: Sweden's little Princess Estelle has got into the spirit of Christmas by recording a special message together with her parents. https://www.thelocal.se/20141220/princess-estelle-records-christmas-message Sat, 20 Dec 2014 09:00:00 +0100 princess-estelle-records-christmas-message Sweden's princess Estelle had her first day of pre-school on Monday, with Swedish media cramming outside the entrance to get a glimpse of the royal family. https://www.thelocal.se/20140825/princess-estelle-attends-first-day-at-pre-school Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:43:00 +0200 princess-estelle-attends-first-day-at-pre-school Sweden's Princess Estelle made her official royal debut on Saturday when she paid a maiden visit to her duchy Östergötland to open a fairytale path with a little help from her parents. https://www.thelocal.se/20140518/swedens-estelle-takes-official-royal-bow Sun, 18 May 2014 13:55:00 +0200 swedens-estelle-takes-official-royal-bow Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria downed Spain's David Ferrer to claim the Stockholm Open men's singles title on Sunday. But it was Sweden's Princess Estelle who stole the show. https://www.thelocal.se/20131021/50914 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:59:00 +0200 50914 Swedes who want to abolish the monarchy often say they want to liberate the royal children from their duties, but Princess Estelle is far too young to respond to such a claim, argues Moderate MP Andreas Norlén in response to the Republican Association. https://www.thelocal.se/20130423/47506 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:12:00 +0200 47506 Sweden's youngest princess and heir to the throne celebrated her first birthday on Saturday, but the party will be a private affair. https://www.thelocal.se/20130223/46362 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:54:00 +0100 46362 Commenting for the first time on the demand for increased transparency into the royals' finances, Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf said his money is adequately accounted for. https://www.thelocal.se/20121231/45348 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:48:00 +0100 45348 With the end of 2012 in sight, The Local looks back at some of the stories that dominated headlines in Sweden over the past year. https://www.thelocal.se/20121221/45222 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:01:00 +0100 45222 Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria has cancelled a planned trip to the Olympic Games in London to stay at home and take care of her daughter Princess Estelle. https://www.thelocal.se/20120730/42320 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:47:00 +0200 42320 Princess Estelle, the daughter of Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel and second in line to the throne, was baptized Tuesday in Stockholm as royals from across Europe looked on. https://www.thelocal.se/20120522/40984 Tue, 22 May 2012 23:55:00 +0200 40984 Sweden's newest princess, Princess Estelle, is to be baptized in the Royal Chapel on Tuesday. The Local brings you all the latest news, reactions, and details surrounding the baptism of Sweden's future head of state. https://www.thelocal.se/20120522/40966 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:30:00 +0200 40966 Sweden's Royal Court has broken tradition by inviting Princess Madeleine's US banker boyfried as well as the girlfriend of Prince Carl Philip’s to Princess Estelle's baptism on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.se/20120521/40952 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:43:00 +0200 40952