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As far as I have understood, yes only Members/Knights of the Order of the Seraphim.

It is also an old name that is still used to describe Members/Knights of the Order of the Seraphim. For instance Queen Silvia is a Member and Commander of the Orders of His Majesty, often abbreviated (LoKavKMO). Prince Daniel is a Knight and Commander of the Orders of His Majesty (RoKavKMO). I...

There good summary of it all. As Iceland will have a new President in June, the first incoming state visit of their reign might be Iceland this fall. That could be followed by President Stubb from Finland early next year.

The Annual Diplomatic Dinner in Amsterdam is scheduled for 5 June, as relased by the Royal Court: Koninklijk Paar biedt Corps Diplomatique diner aan Queen Máxima could wear anything, but would love to see the Mellerio Ruby Tiara again.

I haven't really liked that dress when previously worn by the Queen. But tonight the Queen looks amazing!

I guess there is just different ways to do the seating, it was at least done in the way same way for Willem-Alexander and Máxima a couple of years ago. It might be that the Norwegian Court are seating them as the guests of Honour that they are, at the centre of the table?

Given the many islands in the Stockholm archipelago I assume it is easier and quicker to go further away from mainland Sweden and round the southern archipelago heading for the main route to central Stockholm. Dannebrog has been escorted by a vessel from the Swedish Police since leaving Nynäshamn

The Pearl Poire Tiara comes via Sweden as well, so would be very suitable.

Dannebrog has stopped her journey to Stockholm. It seems like she is mooring south of Swedish island of Muskö, east of the town Nynäshamn. Muskö is home to one of the biggest naval bases in Sweden and Nynäshamn with ferry traffic to Gotland, Gdansk and the Baltics. I assume the King and Queen...

Dannebrog left Copenhagen yesterday evening at about 7pm. This morning the ship is in the Bay of Hanö, on the east Coast of Scania and south of Blekinge.

SVT has posted links to their two live broadcasts from the State Visit at SVT Play, both of them available world wide. 9.55 Welcome ceremony The travel with Vasaorden and Official welcome at Skeppsbron and the following greeting ceremony in the Hall of State. 19.15 State Banquet Arrival of...

It looks like the same gown worn at the Dutch State Visit. According to the Royal Court the First Lady has been awarded the Order of the Polar Star, now in the black sash.

State Visit Season is really starting off the coming week: Spanish State Visit to the Netherlands Queen Máxima - The Stuart Tiara in one of the smaller versions Queen Letizia - The Fleur de Lys Tiara Princess Catharina-Amalia - The Antique Pearl Tiara Princess Beatrix - Queen Emma's Diamond...

It will indeed be interesting to see the exchange of Orders for the two state visits. However, for the Norwegian state visit not so thrilling as all expected participants already have each others highest Orders. King Frederik is indeed expected to receive the Collar of the Order of Saint Olav...

It seems like the principle of paying state visit basen on seniority is gone for the new monarchs. First visits seems to go to neighbouring countries, but after that it is the Diplomatic and Trade agenda deciding. In the case of Denmark I guess outgoing State Visits to Germany and the other big...

So the incoming state visits to Sweden this year continue, with Finland in April and Denmark in May. Here are my guesses: Finland in April Queen Silvia - The Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure Tiara Crown Princess Victoria - The Baden Fringe Tiara Princess Sofia - Wedding Tiara with pearls Princess...

The State Visits continue it looks like and seems like we could expect a state visit starting 23 April. Very low odds on that it is the Finnish President Elect, Alexander Stubb making his first state visit. Source: The closing schedule of the Royal Palace.

It will be interesting to see how the Official welcome looks like this time. Not that often anymore that the Official guests arrive by ship. As Dannebrog usually dock by the quay down the Palace when on visit I guess they will do the same this time. Perhaps the royal barge Vadaorden is used to...

It looks like it will be a busy State Visit Spring for the King and Queen.

She was bes dressed tonight! The cut of the dress really suits her and the styling of jewles and hair is beautiful.

I think the pattern is nice, strong colours suits the Queen. However, the black jacket with cuffs and collar is not that nice. I think the whole outfit locked quite lovely and nice with the coat.

Since the reform of the Royal Orders last year the Order of the Polar Star is only awarded in the black sash, regardless of nationality or grade. The First Lady of Estonia was the first spouse to receive the Grand Cross in the black sash during the state visit last May. From my understanding...

If I recall correctly Princess Christina has received her order outside a state visit. Princess Marie at least I think received a French Order at a reception at the French Embassy in Copenhagen. But I could mix things up here.

I would say that Brigitte Macron will receive the Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star (in that case the second spouse to receive it in a black sash). It wluld be nothing strange as her predecessor Madame Chirac received the very same order in 2000. We know that she received the Grand...

Could be that as well, I guess an old carriage isn't that safe