Princess Victoria & Prince Daniel have to represent the royal couple at this appointment
That doesn’t happen often: if King Carl Gustaf (75) and Queen Silvia (78) don’t attend royal appointments in their own country, there’s definitely a good reason for that.
On March 29, the royal couple will travel to Great Britain to support Queen Elizabeth II (95) in her grief. Crown Princess Victoria (44) and her husband Daniel (48) take their place.
Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have to step in
It was originally planned that the Swedish royal couple would celebrate their city’s 400th anniversary with the people of Norrtälje on March 29th. A significant day for the residents. But the plans of the palace were overturned at short notice, since Prince Philip’s funeral service († 99) will take place in London at the same time.
Queen Elizabeth’s husband died in April 2021
The Queen of England had to say goodbye to her beloved husband on April 9, 2021. However, due to the circumstances at the time, the ongoing corona pandemic, the funeral service for the Duke of Edinburgh was small. Only family and close friends were able to attend the funeral at Windsor Castle. About a year later, a thanksgiving service will be held for him in the traditional church of Westminter Abbey. On this occasion, high-ranking representatives of the European monarchies are expected in London. And of course King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia also want to pay their last respects.
Norrtälje residents show understanding
Of course, the disappointment among the residents of the Swedish city of Norrtälje is great. They would have loved to show the royal couple their city. But of course they understand the sad circumstances and look forward to the appearance of the heir to the throne Victoria and her husband Daniel. A spokesman for the city says: “It’s a pity that we can’t show the royal couple our city, but maybe it’s even nicer when Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel come.” Officially, the king’s eldest daughter has never visited Norrtälje, so there will certainly be plenty to see for the mother of Princess Estelle (10) and Prince Oscar (5).
