Swedish Royal Family.Photo: CHRISTINE OLSSON/AFP via Getty Images
Sweden’s royal family is getting their turn on the onscreen.
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia of Sweden.PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images
Åsa Lantz, who is cowriting the new series, has been researching the life of King Carl Gustaf for several years.
“Other kings and queens are said to have had an impact on world events. The history of our King is something different. Not as highlighted internationally but at least as dramatic and fascinating,” Lantz said. “And for many of us, completely unknown.”
Swedish Royal Family.Michael Campanella/Getty
Sweden’s royal family has been informed about the project and Margareta Thorgren, the Swedish Court’s Information Manager, met with Lantz.
The Royal Court told Swedish newspaperDagens Nyheter: “As we understand it, it is planned as a drama documentary. When it comes to documentaries, it is important that they are as close to the truth as possible, and that the facts are presented correctly. As for the dramatized part of the series, it is of course based on artistic freedom, something we have no control over.”
Princess Estelle, King Carl Gustaf and Princess Victoria.JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty
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And soon, the Swedish royals will be welcoming a new addition: Prince Carl Philip and wife Princess Sofia are expecting their third child this year.
source: people.com
