Princess Birgitta, sister of Carl Gustav of Sweden, has died aged 87 in Mallorca, her Balearic retreat, where she lived for decades. And there, in his beloved Palma, where today was celebrated A funeral in his memory. Friends and family of a woman who stood out for her unstoppable personality have turned out for son Valenti’s funeral home on the island. In the mid-90s he moved to Mallorca, where he was able to live close to nature, the mountains and the sun. There he played golf and found a new home where he had a great social life. He described himself Strong character and valuable commitment and as a family man.
© GTRESAlthough she spent the last years of her life in our country, the princess’ body will rest in the royal cemetery in Hagaparken Park, north of Stockholm, a vast green area consisting of large brown areas, forests and gardens. The funeral, which will take place on Sunday, December 15, will be intimate and will be limited to the family circle with the princess accompanied by her husband, Prince John Georg of Hohenzollern: Prince Hubertus, Princess Desiree and the children accompanying the prince. Carl Christian.
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© GTRESBirgitta of Sweden was born on January 19, 1937 at Haga Castle and was the second of five children born to Crown Prince Gustav Adolf and Princess Sybil. She grew up with her four siblings, Princess Margaret, Princess Desiree, Princess Christina and the then Prince Carl Gustav. She became very popular after her birth and her name started being given to girls of her generation. The four sisters of the present king were called ‘Hagasesorna’.
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The princess worked between the countries and participated in the Royal Society of Sweden in Hong Kong, which promoted trade between the two countries. Environmental issues were also very important to him.
© GTRESHe co-founded the HELP organization for vulnerable children around the world, to which he donated much of the proceeds from his biography. “As I always say, when people ask me what I want to do for charity, I always say if it involves children because they are our future.”
