The Extended Bernadotte Family, News Part 1: March 2017 -


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The Ministry for Finance Baden-Württemberg released on 10th July Art Medal Graf Lennart Bernadotte."The Art Medal honors Count Lennart Bernadotte and his work, which we can admire here on the island of Mainau. His idea was to design the Mainau flower island. He has thus created an oasis of beauty, blossom and harmony from which we all profit. About 1.2 million visitors come here every year. This shows how popular the island is as an excursion destination", said Minister of Finance Edith Sitzmann.
Finanzministerin stellt neue Kunstmedaille vor_ Pressemitteilung_ Ministerium für Finanzen Baden-Württemberg

Countess Bettina Bernadotte with the medal
Konstanz_ Land würdigt Graf Bernadotte mit Kunstmedaille _ SÜDKURIER Online
Graf Lennart Bernadotte - High-relief Medal Bronze - State Coins Baden-Württemberg
 
Countess Marianne Bernadotte delivered on 7th June at Uppsala Castle Bernadotte Art Awards (SEK 50 000) to artist Ellisif Hals, ceramicist Hilda Nilsson, musician Richard Rolf, actress Sara Jangfeldt and opera singer Johanna Rudström. Governor Göran Enander and his wife hosted the event. The awards were delivered 35th time.
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Countess Marianne had her 93rd birthday on 15th July.
 
On July 23, 2017, a number of mini-gardeners from different regions completed their two-year mini-gardener course on the island of Mainau. This year, among others, children from Ellwangen, Nürtingen and the Schwarzwald-Baar area were among the graduates.
Once on the Mainau, they were welcomed in the courtyard of the Mainau Castle by countess Bettina Bernadotte, initiator of the "Europa Minigärtner" project.
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Ein Gärtnerkurs für Kinder auf der Insel Mainau - Gartenpraxis
 
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Today began the 6th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences in Lindau. 17 Nobel Prize Laureates meet 350 international young economists from 66 countries. Countess Bettina Bernadotte, the President of the Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, gave the welcoming speech at the Opening ceremony. The meeting ends on Saturday.
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Countess Bettina with Mario Draghi, the President of the European Central Bank, Germany. He gave the keynote speech.
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Signing the Memorandum of Understanding with Bulgarian Macroeconomics Association: Jürgen Kluge, Countess Bettina, Vassil Karaivanov (from left)
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Saturday, the last day of 6th Lindau Meeting on Economic Sciences, was traditionally spent at the Mainau Island. Countess Bettina Bernadotte, the Nobel Prize Laureates and young economists arrived from Lindau to Mainau Island with ship Sonnenkönigin. Countess Bettina held welcome and closing speeches. The Science Picnic was held on the Arboretum Lawn. Photos from the Flickr of the Lindau Nobel Laureate meetings.
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Countess Bettina with daughter Linnea
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Countess Marianne Bernadotte had a couple of days ago lunch with Roger Lundgren, the editor-in-chief of Kungliga Magasinet (he has taken the photo) and Marianne Djudic, PR consult and owner of Taste PR.
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Count Björn Bernadotte and Bernhard, Hereditary Prince of Baden named a rose at the White Hall of the Mainau Castle on 3rd September. The rose got name "Großherzogin Luise". The visitors will see the rose at the Italian garden close to the Castle Church.
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Neue Rose heißt ‘Großherzogin Luise‘ - Insel Mainau

Count Björn Bernadotte was a member of the Jury at the 3. International Food Truck Festival this weekend.
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Countess Cecilia Bernadotte (second from left) at Svensk Damtidning's serie about people hosting dinner for their friends.
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Countess Bettina Bernadotte received on Saturday Goldene Blume, the oldest German Environmental Prize. The first winner of Goldene Blume Prize was Bettina's father, Count Lennart Bernadotte 50 years ago.
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Countess Bettina Bernadotte comes to Mönchengladbach. Our city has given her "Die Goldene Blume". The countess appreciates this. Having grown up with her siblings on the island of Mainau, she not only discovered her passion for art and foreign languages. She loves contact with people.
The countess takes Goldene Blume to Mainau. The Countess, like her ancestors, also practices in her own family a tradition: a tree is planted for each child. For Bettina Bernadotte, it was a magnolia, and in 2007 also for her daughter. In this way, the new generation is integrated into nature.
Countess Bernadotte lives with her husband, who comes from a wine-growing family in Lindau, and her children in Konstanz. She has also Swedish citizenship. For historical reasons, the Mainau is owned by the noble family Bernadotte from Sweden. If you visit the island, you can stop at the Schwedenschänke or have a swedish meal in the Christmas menu. Her language repertoire is admirable: German, Swedish, English, French and Spanish.
Countess Bettina Bernadotte is a worthy winner. Mönchengladbach welcomes her.
Die Mainau und Bettina Gräfin Bernadotte – Eine deutsch-schwedische Geschichte – MG-Heute
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More photos of countess Marianne Bernadotte at the inauguration of the exhibition of swedish artist Anders Zorn in Petit Palais in Paris on 13th September.
Countess Marianne arriving to Petit Palais
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At the inauguration
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Countess Marianne looking at a portrait of August Strindberg
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Anders Zorn's paintings
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Count Björn Bernadotte attended at a discussion about corporate health management on 13th September in Konstanz. The event was organized by The Economic Council (Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e.V.) is a German business association representing the interests of more than 11,000 small and medium sized firms, as well as larger multinational companies. Björn Bernadotte welcomed the people as the deputy section spokesman of the Constance / West Lake Constance section.
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Descendant of the Romanov dynasty Count Carl Johan Bernadotte with wife Gunilla arrived in Crimea on a private visit. They are seen at the Massandra Winery. Son of Count Lennart ,Cousin of Swedish King XVI Gustav and grandson of Russian Princess Maria Pavlovna, Carl Johan Bernadotte plans to make wine in Crimea.

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Descendant of the Romanov dynasty Count Carl Johan Bernadotte with wife Gunilla arrived in Crimea on a private visit. They are seen at the Massandra Winery. Son of Count Lennart ,Cousin of Swedish King XVI Gustav and grandson of Russian Princess Maria Pavlovna, Carl Johan Bernadotte plans to make wine in Crimea.

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Given the Counts stormy past I hope he's serious about this business endeavour and doesn't embarrass his Bernadotte and Romanov relatives by making a mess of things as he usually does.
 
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For the 12th time at the Mainau Castle "Gräfliches Schlossfest" on 29th September-3rd October. Noblesse Oblige - the Comital Family Bernadotte opens the baroque castle for Gräfliches Schlossfest. This high-quality event is once again under the motto "fashion, jewelery and accessories".
Entertaining program with stylish musical performances, historical fashion shows and the popular Hat Fashion Show every day with the latest creations of Countess Diana's Hutatelier.
Gräfliches Schlossfest 2017 - Insel Mainau
The flyer
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Count Björn Bernadotte gave a speech at the delivery of EuroNatur Preis held at Mainau Castle on 11th October.
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Count Björn Bernadotte attended on 13th October at a discussion about how mentally sick workers can return to the job? On the World Day for Mental Health, Das Zentrum für Psychiatrie Reichenau invited employers to an information event at Radolfzeller Innovationszentrum. Count Björn Bernadotte described the difficulty as an employer to find out what work a sick employee, who has to handle machines for example, can continue to do without endangering himself and others. Furthermore, an employer must always keep an eye on the fairness of all employees.
Radolfzell_ Neue Hilfen für psychisch kranke Arbeitnehmer _ SÜDKURIER Online

Count Oscar "Oscis" Bernadotte, 96, told to Expressen, that his love Margot Ekelund, 95, died in the end of September.
Oscar remembers her with a big smile.
- She was a wonderful person. Took care of her family, happy, innovative ... wonderful. A good person, says "Oscis" when he remembers Margot.
Oscar Bernadotte was second cousing to the king's father, Gustaf Adolf, and is a little brother to Dagmar von Arbin. Dagmar von Arbin is 101 years old and the oldest living person in Bernardotte family.
Several times Oscar and Margot have been attending dinners and events in the family - with the royal family present.
Last year they were invited to Haga Palace by Crown Prince Victoria and Prince Daniel in connection with the funeral of Gunnila Bernadotte of Wisborg.
- But we were never engaged or married, me and Margot, says Oscar and continues:
- We got to know each other for, yes, 60 years ago. But then we have hung up together for maybe 15 years. Then there was love at first sight. We have just met over weekends and in the summer. She has lived in Stockholm and I live in Uppsala.
Why didn't you ever get married?
- It has been wonderful anyway. And you don't get married in the 90's. It will be difficult then, that's my opinion.
Oscar tells, that Margot Ekelund worked as a university teacher in Stockholm. She passed away in the end of September.
- I miss her. Margot was an extremely nice person.
"Oscis" is now planning, together with Margot's family, the funeral.
Has the royal family heard of Margot's death?
- I have not had any long conversations with them, I don't want to disturb the king and queen.
Margot Ekelund became 95 years old and left three children. Daughter Marianne, 72, tells:
- She never got really old. She was happy and alert until she died. It was fun I think.
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Count Oscar Bernadotte and Margot Ekelund arriving to Te Deum on Victoria's 40th birthday, 14th July.
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Count Oscar Bernadotte, his sister Dagmar von Arbin (101 years old) and countess Marianne Bernadotte attended today at the funeral of Margot Ekelund at Gustaf Adolf Church in Östermalm.
It was hard for count Oscar to say the final farewell to his Margot
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Tobias Bücklein has been climbing at the forest in Mainau Island with count Björn Bernadotte.
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Countess Bettina Bernadotte delivered Deutsche Gartenbau-Gesellschaft 1822 e.V's Sonja-Bernadotte-Preis für Wege zur Naturerziehung to Grundschule Rübenach in Koblenz at Mainau Castle on 13th October.
Bettina's father count Lennart Bernadotte was the President of Deutsche Gartenbau-Gesellschaft 1822 e.V in 1955-1982, and Bettina's mother countess Sonja Bernadotte in 1982-2008.
Grundschule Rübenach wird mit „Sonja Bernadotte-Preis für Wege zur Naturerziehung“ geehrt _ Deutsche Gartenbau-Gesellschaft 1822 e.V.
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Tourism company Mainau GmbH was certified as a bicycle-friendly employer on Monday 23rd October. Count Björn Bernadotte expressed his appreciation for the honor of his company.
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Countess Bettina Bernadotte, the patron of Europa Miniköche (European Mini Chefs) was at the Jury at the Final of Der Goldene Minikoch in Berlin on 27th October.
Donaueschingen_ Aasener Hobbykoch kommt ganz groß raus _ SÜDKURIER Online

This weekend there is the traditional Wedding Fair in Mainau Castle and Island. Countess Diana's Hutatelier is one of the exhibitors.
Verliebt, Verlobt, Verheiratet! Hochzeitsmesse 2017 - Insel Mainau

The Magazine of the Fair:
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Today at the Mainau Castle starts the winter exhibition "Skandinavischer Winterzauber" (Scandinavian Winter Magic), which will be open until 11th February.
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Countess Diana Bernadotte and Mainau Garden Club help people make Christmas wreaths today, 24th November and 1st December.
Under the expert guidance of countess Diana Bernadotte and the Mainau Garden Club, you can tie up your own wreath with us in the exhibition rooms of Mainau Castle and creatively design it.
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On 17th November-23rd December in Mainau is Schwedisches Weihnachtsbuffet 2017 (Swedish Christmas buffet), Christmas with Swedish delicacies
In November and December, the chefs of the island of Mainau spoil their guests with a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, the "Julbord".
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Count Björn Bernadotte attended about ten days ago at the delivery of the Lennart Bernadotte Prize and Sonja Bernadotte Medal. The Lennart Bernadotte Prize 2017 (5000 euros) was awarded to Claudia Hehn from the Technischen Universität Berlin and the Sonja-Bernadotte Medal 2017 (with 1000 euros) to Tobias Sitarek from the Leibniz Universität Hannove in a festive ceremony on Mainau Island. The prizes awarded by the Lennart Bernadotte Foundation are awarded annually to extraordinary scientific work at German-speaking universities in the fields of landscape conservation and gardening.
The Lennart Bernadotte Prize was awarded for the first time in 1980 on the occasion of the 80th birthday of Lennart Count Bernadotte by the Lennart Bernadotte Foundation. The Sonja Bernadotte medal for garden culture was commended on the occasion of the 60th birthday of Sonja Gräfin Bernadotte in 2004 by the Lennart Bernadotte Foundation.
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Nathalie Bernadotte af Wisborg, the wife of count Edward Bernadotte af Wisborg (son of count Bertill and countess Jill Bernadotte af Wisborg), is a director and partner at Kensington Mums.
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An article of Nathalie at Séraphine blog last year.
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Countess Marianne Bernadotte's interview at the latest Svensk Damtidning.
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Beautiful photos. Thanks!
I wish them a baby together!
 
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Article with countess Diana Bernadotte about the exhibition "Skandinavischer Winterzauber" (Scandinavian Winter Magic) at the Mainau Castle.

Countess Diana celebrates Christmas with her family in a mixture of German and Swedish traditions. Already her father had read the Christmas story from the Bible - in German and in Swedish. "I still remember his voice while reading aloud, which is a very, very nice memory which will stay on me permanently", she says. She is happy when she receives gifts. "But I would much rather give gifts. The shining children's eyes are the most beautiful."
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