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King Carl enjoys Middle Eastern welcome on scout mission

King Carl enjoys Middle Eastern welcome on scout mission

Even a seasoned globe-trotter like Sweden's King [Carl] Gustaf must have been impressed by the <i>Arabian Nights</i>-style hospitality he received on a recent Saudi tour. A traditional meal served in a desert camp and a camel ride were among the memorable moments on his official visit to promote the World Scout Foundation.
Princess Victoria caught off balance in Holland

Princess Victoria caught off balance in Holland

As a crown princess Victoria of Sweden is familiar with the intricacies of foreign diplomacy and accustomed to taking the unexpected in her stride. The 29-year-old royal initially looked mortified, however, when she accidentally knocked over a post while opening the Netherlands' famous Keukenhof Gardens.
Swedish royals rev up for afternoon of old-fashioned fun

Swedish royals rev up for afternoon of old-fashioned fun

Sweden's [King Carl Gustaf] is known as one of Europe's most forward-thinking and modern royals but he obviously hasn't lost his taste for the old-fashioned. The 60-year-old got behind the wheel of an antique runabout when he helped kick off the Veteran Cars Rally in Borghold this week.
Princess Madeleine gets a visit from mum and dad

Princess Madeleine gets a visit from mum and dad

Sweden's [Princess Madeleine] appeared alongside her parents at a reception in New York this week, putting paid to speculation over an alleged rift within the family ranks. Queen Silvia and [King Carl Gustaf] had been said to disagree with their daughter's decision to move in with her boyfriend. <br /><br />
Royals out in force at king's birthday bash

Royals out in force at king's birthday bash

Leading royals from all over Europe gathered in the Swedish capital of Stockholm over the weekend when [King Carl Gustaf] marked his 60th birthday. The households of Monaco, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands and Spain were all represented as the Scandinavian monarch hosted a day of lavish celebrations.