When King Carl XVI Gustaf was born in 1946, he was the prince destined to save the monarchy. Just ten months later, his father died in a plane crash, and everyone knew the little prince would become king at a very young age.InThe King of Sweden, we discover his sense of duty, uncertainties and fatherless upbringing. We learn about royal tragedies, his dyslexia, accession in 1973, meeting Silvia and their secret romance. Based on exclusive interviews by court expert Roger Lundgren w...

In this intimate portrait of Princess Sibylla of Sweden, renowned royal historian Roger Lundgren reveals the remarkable life of one of Europe's most misunderstood royal figures. Born a German princess in 1908, Sibylla married into the Swedish royal family and faced the challenge of raising five children-including the current King Carl XVI Gustaf-alone after her husband's tragic death in 1947. Drawing on exclusive interviews and previously unpublished correspondence, Lundgren reveals how th...

Alles begann wie ein Märchen. Der charmante schwedische Erbprinz Gustaf Adolf lernte Prinzessin Sibylla von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha kennen. Es war Liebe auf den ersten Blick, und das schwedische Volk empfing sie herzlich. Das Paar ließ sich auf Schloss Haga nieder, wo vier Prinzessinnen geboren wurden. Doch das Königreich brauchte einen Prinzen, der die Krone erben konnte. 1946 kam der ersehnte Sohn Carl Gustaf zur Welt. Nur anderthalb Jahre später verunglückte Prinz Gustaf Adolf tödlich ...

In this intimate portrait of Princess Sibylla of Sweden, renowned royal historian Roger Lundgren reveals the remarkable life of one of Europe's most misunderstood royal figures. Born a German princess in 1908, Sibylla married into the Swedish royal family and faced the challenge of raising five children-including the current King Carl XVI Gustaf-alone after her husband's tragic death in 1947. Drawing on exclusive interviews and previously unpublished correspondence, Lundgren reveals how th...

Alles begann wie ein Märchen. Der charmante schwedische Erbprinz Gustaf Adolf lernte Prinzessin Sibylla von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha kennen. Es war Liebe auf den ersten Blick, und das schwedische Volk empfing sie herzlich. Das Paar ließ sich auf Schloss Haga nieder, wo vier Prinzessinnen geboren wurden. Doch das Königreich brauchte einen Prinzen, der die Krone erben konnte.1946 kam der ersehnte Sohn Carl Gustaf zur Welt. Nur anderthalb Jahre später verunglückte Prinz Gustaf Adolf t...

Allt började som en saga. Den stilige svenske arvprinsen Gustaf Adolf mötte prinsessan Sibylla av Sachsen-Coburg och Gotha. Kärlek uppstod och det svenska folket mottog henne med värme. Paret slog sig ner på Haga slott där fyra prinsessor föddes. Men kungariket ville ha en prins som kunde ärva kronan. Den efterlängtade sonen Carl Gustaf föddes 1946. Bara ett drygt halvår senare omkommer prins Gustaf Adolf i en flygolycka. Sibylla var nu änka med fem små barn, varav det yngsta skulle fostra...

Roger Lundgren, "Royal Roger", is one of the world's leading royal experts and has worked closely with European royal houses for 20 years. He has been affiliated with Swedish Television (SVT) as an expert commentator for all major royal events since 2010 and has written four royal biographies. On the surface, his life appears to be a dream come true. From growing up as a bullied boy in a small northern town, to achieving international success in his greatest passion — Europe's royal houses...

When King Carl XVI Gustaf was born in 1946, he was the prince destined to save the monarchy. Just ten months later, his father died in a plane crash, and everyone knew the little prince would become king at a very young age. In The King of Sweden, we discover his sense of duty, uncertainties and fatherless upbringing. We learn about royal tragedies, his dyslexia, accession in 1973, meeting Silvia and their secret romance. Based on exclusive interviews by court expert Roger Lundgren with th...

Roger Lundgren, "Royal Roger", is one of the world's leading royal experts and has worked closely with European royal houses for 20 years. He has been affiliated with Swedish Television (SVT) as an expert commentator for all major royal events since 2010 and has written four royal biographies.On the surface, his life appears to be a dream come true. From growing up as a bullied boy in a small northern town, to achieving international success in his greatest passion — Europe's royal...

When King Carl XVI Gustaf was born in 1946, he was the prince destined to save the monarchy. Just ten months later, his father died in a plane crash, and everyone knew the little prince would become king at a very young age.In The King of Sweden, we discover his sense of duty, uncertainties and fatherless upbringing. We learn about royal tragedies, his dyslexia, accession in 1973, meeting Silvia and their secret romance. Based on exclusive interviews by court expert Roger Lundgren ...

Roger Lundgren, "Royal Roger", is one of the world's leading royal experts and has worked closely with European royal houses for 20 years. He has been affiliated with Swedish Television (SVT) as an expert commentator for all major royal events since 2010 and has written four royal biographies. On the surface, his life appears to be a dream come true. From growing up as a bullied boy in a small northern town, to achieving international success in his greatest passion — Europe's royal houses...

In this intimate portrait of Princess Sibylla of Sweden, renowned royal historian Roger Lundgren reveals the remarkable life of one of Europe's most misunderstood royal figures. Born a German princess in 1908, Sibylla married into the Swedish royal family and faced the challenge of raising five children-including the current King Carl XVI Gustaf-alone after her husband's tragic death in 1947. Drawing on exclusive interviews and previously unpublished correspondence, Lundgren reveals how th...