Princess Madeleine on the left and Prince Daniel on the right.
Today was Swedish National Day. It’s a public holiday here in Sweden, but it’s one of those that when you ask people about it, no one can give you much of an explanation for it. It’s not an independence day as Sweden has not had to fight that war. Instead, it’s more of a celebrate Sweden day. It’s only been a public holiday that you get off work since 2005. Before that, it was flag day.
As Robert and I were having a drink on Strandvägen by the water, we got to see the royal family go by on their way to the flag raising celebrations at Skansen. We didn’t even know that the parade was coming, so it was a fun surprise. Queen Silvia and Princesses Victoria and Madeleine were all in traditional Swedish folk dresses, while the guys were in suits. As they passed by waving, I couldn’t help but wonder if they wished they could just dress in their normal clothes as well.
All the King's horses and King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia in the carriage.
Drummers drumming.
Traditional Swedish costumes.
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