Victoria Day (Sweden)

Victoria Day
Crown Princess Victoria in March 2015
Official name Victoriadagen
Also called Victoria's Day
Observed by Sweden
Significance Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden's Birthday
Celebrations Walkabout, concert, scholarship
Begins 1979
Date 14 July
Next time 14 July 2019 (2019-07-14)
Frequency annual

The Victoria Day (Swedish: Victoriadagen) is an annual celebration in Sweden to celebrate Crown Princess Victoria's birthday. It is celebrated on the Princess's Birthday, 14 July, each year. Although for Milestone birthdays the celebrations may be held over multiple days.

This birthday tradition started in 1979, with Crown Princess Victoria's 2nd birthday.[1]

The Victoria Day celebrations usually take place on the island of Öland, where the Swedish Royal family spends their summer holiday.

The day often begins at Solliden Palace, where the Crown Princess Family, King & Queen greet waiting crowds. The crowds sing Happy Birthday to Victoria, followed by Cheers lead by the King. The Royal Family then do a walkabout.[2]

Each year a concert is held, with performances from famous artists. The concert is attended by the Royal Family and broadcast on TV.

Victoria Scholarship

Each Victoriadagen the Victoria Scholarship is awarded to a Swedish athlete who has performed an especially meritorious achievement during the year.

References

  1. ↑ "New royal Sofia makes Victoria Day debut" (in Swedish). Local Sweden. 14 July 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Crown Princess' birthday celebrations - Sveriges Kungahus". www.kungahuset.se. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
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