66Lucy Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland (Madeleine Thérèse Amelie Josephine; born 10 June 1982) is the youngest child and second daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. She is third in line to the Swedish throne (behind her sister, Crown Princess Victoria and brother, Prince Carl Philip), and 193rd in the Line of Succession to the British Throne through her father, who is a great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Her fourth name, Josephine, is in honour of her ancestress Josephine of Leuchtenberg (later Queen of Sweden and Norway under the name Josefina) the daughter of Eugène de Beauharnais, son of Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife Joséphine by her first husband. Princess Madeleine was born at Drottningholm Palace. The Princess was christened at The Royal Palace Church on 31 August 1982. Her godparents are Prince Andreas of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Walther Sommerlath, Princess Benedikte of Denmark, and Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson. In 2008 she was included as 12th on the list of the "20 Hottest Young Royals" as compiled by Forbe's Magazine. Education From 1985-89, the Princess began her education at Västerled Parish Pre-School. In the autumn of 1989, she entered Smedslättsskolan in Bromma, attending at the junior level. For the intermediate level, the Princess proceeded to Carlssons School in Stockholm, and then went on to Enskilda Gymnasiet in Stockholm, which she attended at the senior level. She also completed upper secondary school at Enskilda, from which she graduated in 2001. During the autumn of 2001, the Princess lived in London where she studied English. In the spring of 2002, she took a basic course in law and studied for the European Computer Driving Licence. In January of 2003, the Princess enrolled at the University of Stockholm where she began studies in the History of Art. She took 60 Swedish academical points in the subject (three terms). In the autumn of 2004, the Princess began a course in ethnology at the same university. She speaks English, German, and Swedish fluently, and also mid-level French. The Princess is currently taking graduate classes at University of Stockholm. Leisure pursuits Princess Madeleine is an enthusiastic rider. For many years, she owned several horses of her own (they were stabled at the Royal Mews) and also competed in showjumping under the name "Anna Svensson". She also enjoys skiing, and is very interested in the cultural world, particularly theatre, dance and art. In recognition of her age of majority in 2001, a scholarship fund was created in her name by the Gävleborg province, which comprises her duchies of Hälsingland and Gästrikland. It encourages and supports young people involved in horse riding. In 2001, Princess Madeleine first distributed such awards as 'Pony Rider of the Year with trainer in Gävleborg' and 'Gold Rider'. Charity work The Princess is the patron of the organisation Min Stora Dag (the Swedish equivalent of Make-A-Wish Foundation, more commonly known as My Big Day, its translation into English). In 2006, she interned for UNICEF for six months in New York City and worked for the division of Child Protective Services. Royal duties The Princess undertakes royal duties on behalf of her father and the people of Sweden. wikipedia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korravai Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I wonder if Miss has a picture or two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Lucy Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 I wonder if Miss has a picture or two... So do I Korravai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joline Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 No she has not, those kinda pics. She is not often in gossip mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Lucy Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 No she has not, those kinda pics. She is not often in gossip mags. She used to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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miss Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Madeleine is very pretty young woman. One of my favorites princesses, but I am sorry I have never collected her but thanks for starting her thread and thanks for stunning pictures of her :kiss: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Lucy Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Don't worry my dear Miss, I was only joking I have enough material to post.I only hope that you will visit very often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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watermelon Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 The most beautiful actual princess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Lucy Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 Oh yes Watermelon I totally agree Thanks for passing by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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miss Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I will look into her thread, from time to time…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anonymous08 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Pretty princess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Lucy Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 I will look into her thread, from time to time…. Thank you very much Miss, you are most welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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