On December 26, 2024, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended a national memorial service at Uppsala Cathedral in memory of the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Meanwhile, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle, and Prince Oscar visited the memorial site at Royal Djurgården in Stockholm to lay a wreath on behalf of their family. On December 26, 2004, a tsunami in the Indian Ocean caused the loss of approximately 230,000 lives.
How very moving. My condolences to the lives lost.
ReplyDeleteNice to see that there is always a sense of Duty, no matter what the occasion. Holidays or just less on the Calendar the RL look very nice.
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I like the queens hat and coat. CP Victoria and family are dressed warmly. I can’t say I like those heavy boots she wears, though with a thick sole like that her feet would stay warm. I know Estelle is wear them too, though it seems to suit her better, imo.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Queen Silvia’s hat and coat are beautiful and have such a timeless elegance to them. As for Crown Princess Victoria and her family, they definitely look cozy and well-prepared for the cold weather. I understand your thoughts on the boots—they do seem a bit bulky, but you're right that the thick soles help with warmth. Estelle pulls them off with a youthful charm, though, which makes them look more fitting for her. It’s always interesting to see how each generation interprets style!
DeleteHeavy boots are very common in Northern countries in winter time. They have good soles which help you not to slip on the icy ground./Grace
ReplyDeleteMore than 500 swedes was killed in Thailand on boxing day 2004.
ReplyDeleteMore than 230.000 human beings
DeletePour cette cérémonie commémorative, la famille est vêtue très chaudement ; comme d'habitude, la reine nous montre son goût avec le style du chapeau tambourin ainsi que de son manteau !
ReplyDeleteIt's a deeply meaningful gesture for King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia to attend the memorial service in Uppsala Cathedral, and for Crown Princess Victoria and her family to honor the victims at the memorial site in Stockholm. The tragedy of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami remains a poignant reminder of the immense loss of life, and such commemorations help keep the memory of those lost alive while also expressing solidarity with the affected families around the world.
ReplyDeleteThailand was a popular destination for swedes before 26 th of december 2004!
ReplyDeleteQueen Silvia looks lovely and appropriately attired for the solemn occasion. And despite the cold winter weather in her area, she manages to get through it with OUT wearing "heavy, clumpy boots". Strong and resilient. Granted, she was not walking on snow and probably not to far to walk outdoors, but she managed to wear traditional pumps. Just my observation from the different generations in this photo set.
ReplyDeleteThank the Lord. Heaven forbid safety get in the way of fashion.
DeleteYou're absolutely right! Queen Silvia does indeed look elegant and graceful, even in such a cold setting. It's impressive how she can maintain such poise while sticking to traditional footwear like pumps, especially in winter. It speaks to her experience and confidence, as well as the expectations of royal duty, even in challenging weather. You're also spot on about the generational contrast—each era has its own approach to style and practicality.
DeleteThe heavy boots for a teenager are a fashion statement, for Princess Victoria I would have preferred a more flattering style.
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My thoughts as well.
DeleteQueen Silvia looks lovely
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