Solliden Palace – commonly referred to only as Solliden – is the summer residence of the Swedish Royal Family and the personal private property of King Carl XVI Gustaf . The palace is situated near the Borgholm Castle ruin on the island of Öland in southern Sweden along its Baltic coast .
3-438: 56°51′55″N 16°38′06″E / 56.86516667°N 16.63488889°E / 56.86516667; 16.63488889 The Royal Family uses the palace for celebrating Victoriadagen . This article about a Swedish building or structure is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Victoriadagen The Victoria Days ( Swedish : Victoriadagarna ), earlier: Victoria Day ( Swedish : Victoriadagen ),
6-474: Is an annual celebration in Sweden in mid-July to celebrate Crown Princess Victoria 's birthday. It is celebrated around the time of the princess's birthday, 14 July, which is also a flag flying day ; for milestone birthdays the celebrations may be held over multiple days. This birthday tradition started in 1979, with Crown Princess Victoria's 2nd birthday. The Victoria Days celebrations usually take place on
9-547: 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 and Queen greet waiting crowds. The crowds sing " Happy Birthday to You " to Victoria, followed by cheers led by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden . The royal family then do a walkabout. Each year a concert is held, with performances from famous artists. The concert
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