King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle, Prince Oscar, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill attended the celebrations of National Day 2023 at Skansen, which is Stockholm’s open-air museum. Sweden's National Day has been celebrated at Skansen every year since 1893.
On the occasion of Sweden's 2023 National Day, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia held a reception at the Nordic Museum for representatives of government and Riksdag, the diplomatic corps, and high-level officers. Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Madeleine, Christopher O'Neill, Princess Christina and Tord Magnuson were present at the reception.
The National costumes are wonderful. The families together is splendid.
ReplyDeleteI feel the oposite. Sweden have costumes that are much, much better. This Sweden costume is awful. Look at these. They are great. https://bildix.mmcloud.se/bildix/api/images/f1d273f74824e13c59e62153167bbd89e2577b7d.jpg?fit=crop&w=640 https://bloggar.aftonbladet.se/hovbloggen/files/2009/06/nationaldagen.jpg https://www.gp.se/image/policy:1.28909975:1591417661/xqfS5NHDNjL8Dx1x7w9km0dQ54M.jpg?f=Regular&w=1440&$p$f$w=e095a54
DeleteI agree.
DeleteI agree with anon 07:17. I do not like Sverigedräkten. It was constructed a century ago as a low budget for women who no longer had roots in a specific parish or county. I think the royal family wears this on our National day as an inclusive gesture.They all have beautiful old costumes from different counties.
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Ladyofthemanor
Thanks for the link, Ladyofthemanor, I agree with you these costumes look much better.
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DeleteI don't know. There's a lot of different colors and patterns going on in those photos - not all flattering. I think these gold and blue ones are better. JMO.
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ReplyDeleteDear anonymous person whose entire comment was “weird”,
DeleteI assume from your comment that you are not from a country with proud old traditions, but I hope that one day you can come to Sweden for our National Day and learn about it and enjoy it with us. We love it and are sorry you find weird what we find beautiful and fun.
Välkommen!
- AnneLise
Why?
DeleteAgree. And those costumes aren't they boring......And what if the king could give away a smile at least once......Looks like a real boring event. C
DeleteIt's totally beyond me how people can find fault with national costumes of any kind. Quite shocking. Lack of respect for traditions and folk culture, and - all-in-all - lack of respect for that particular country.
DeleteMy little Estelle is no more! Oscar is adorable, what a cutie.
ReplyDeleteThe Head of State and family honor their Country, on this special day. Always nice to see that.. Everyone looked nice in the National dress. Estelle has really grown what a beautiful girl. Oscar new haircut must be the in style right now. He is a cutie. css
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to see the whole family (minus CP and Sofia's little ones) together at National Day!!! It has been such a long time--its wonderful having Madeleine and her family back. Oscar looks adorable with his "posing"--he really is handsome boy. Love how Silvia's shawl's design is like the daisies on the traditional dresses. Also glad to see Madeleine wearing a more traditional style of shoe instead of the pumps/dress shoes she has worn in previous years.
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Très belles photos mais l'avant-dernière est celle que je préfère le plus ; Estelle et Oscar y sont trop mignons ; je vois très bien le costume et la coiffure d'Oscar qui fait vraiment branché !
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ReplyDeleteAnonymous 00:41
What is weird? Who are you?
Anonymous 09:45
Why what? Who are you?
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Why does not the men also wear the costumes?!
ReplyDeleteThere is an explanation to why men haven’t got one but even though I speak and understand Swedish (at least I thought so….) I don’t understand the motivation - something about hygiene is written but I dont get it….av
DeleteYou might want to read this (explains not fully, but to some extent): https://seekscandinavia.com/swedish-traditional-clothing/
DeleteIt's just by tradition that men don't wear national dress
DeleteThis particular dress, Sverigedräkten, does not have a male version. It is not very old and Queen Silvia made it popular. They all have several beautiful old costumes from different counties where also the men have special dress.
DeleteLadyofthemanor
What a beautiful family. The costumes are very beautiful, but at the Polar Music Festival at Stockholm they knocked it out of the park, especially CP Victoria.
ReplyDeleteI thought Leonore had broken her arm and required surgery??
ReplyDeleteAbout four weeks ago, yes. She seems very much on the mend now.
DeleteIch finde, Madeleine hat die hübschere Familie als Victoria!
ReplyDeleteTrès beau costume traditionnel suédois, Estelle est devenue une gracieuse adolescente
ReplyDeleteMadeleine 's family looks better than Victoria's!
ReplyDeleteWhy write this? When you’re unsure whether you need to make your comment or not, remember it’s a public blog and anyone including the children of the families you criticise may read this. Let’s be kind! - AnneLise
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