It is said that Midsummer is the most magical time of the year. The elves dare to come closer to the houses of the Children of Eve, the trolls adorn their tails with linden tree blossoms and honeysuckle and the supernatural violinist “Näcken” evokes strands of notes from his fiddle. Beware if you plan to … Continue reading Happy Midsummer 2024

LudoSport lightsaber fencing is a sport where participants duel with lightsabers consisting of a metal hilt and a glowing plastic blade. The sport originated in Milan, Italy, in 2006 and has spread to many countries in Europe and America, including Sweden. – LudoSport Sweden Prince Frei granted an audience to Johan Skyberg, a representative of … Continue reading H.S.H. Prince Frei granted an audience to Johan Skyberg – LudoSport Gothenburg

International Heraldry Day occurs on June 10, with the purpose of highlighting heraldry as an art form and science. The idea for this day came from a Polish heraldic society. The date was chosen in remembrance of the day—June 10, 1128—when Geoffrey of Anjou, in preparation for his marriage to the daughter of Henry I … Continue reading An audience with heraldist Stefan Bede – on the occasion of the International Heraldry Day

During the month of June, Pride Month is celebrated in the world’s democracies as part of an ongoing civil rights effort against discrimination of people who identify as LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex). The Pride movement takes its name as a counter-movement to the enforced shame and stigmatization that many people from … Continue reading Pride Month 2024

“Arternas Ambassad” – The Embassy of Species emerges at the intersection of art, activism, and public education. Through the ambassador program, the candidate gets to choose a species to learn more about, in order to be their representative in the world. It doesn’t have to be an endangered species; even unloved or “invasive” species like … Continue reading H.S.H. Prince Frei granted and audience to the Embassy of Species

Tomorrow’s products are made with seaweed because it offers sustainable and eco-friendly solutions, from nutritious foods to biodegradable packaging. Prince Frei granted an audence to Jonatan Gerrbo, who informed the prince about the west coast-based company Nordic SeaFarm. The company is based on research by a group of marine biologists from institutions such as the … Continue reading H.S.H. Prince Frei granted an audience to Nordic SeaFarm

H.S.H. Prince Frei granted an audience to the punk poet Louise Halvardsson, who talked about her work at the intersection of poetry and performance. The audience touched on questions about what counts as work and how to handle the anticipation of the next artistic idea. Shouldn’t confusion and the search for new inspiration also be … Continue reading H.S.H. Prince Frei granted an audience to the Punk Poet Louise Halvardsson

H.S.H. Prince Frei granted an audience to the composer and sound artist Rosali Grankull at Kronhuset in Gothenburg. The conversation revolved around art, the unique potential of cultural workers to act as ambassadors for peace, and a desire to combat child poverty and social exclusion through outreach projects that enable children to engage in music-making. … Continue reading Prince Frei granted an audience to composer and sound artist Rosali Grankull

The transition to a climate-positive world requires significant societal changes in a short time. It entails an increased risk of uncertainty, conflicts, and resistance. To succeed, it is crucial that the changes are inclusive and perceived as fair. Prince Frei participated in a conference on inclusive transition at the School of Business, Economics and Law … Continue reading H.S.H. Prince Frei participated in a conference on Inclusive Transition to a greener future

H.S.H. Prince Frei attended a conference on the New European Bauhaus at the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg. After the conference, visits were made to Angered Travel Center, Gothenburg Freeport marine allotments for community farming of seaweed and oysters, and a concluding presentation at RISE (Research Institute Sweden) – Lindholmen on innovative ways to work with … Continue reading H.S.H. Prince Frei participated in a conference about the New European Bauhaus