After two editions in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, A Royal Weekend is now heading towards Stockholm, the capital of the Kingdom of Sweden. Ted Rosvall, Mårten Hougström and Netty Leistra would like to welcome you at Medborgarskolan, Hagagatan 23 A, 113 47 Stockholm, on 29 and 30 August 2026.
Photographer Jeppe Wikström
The exact program is yet to be determined, but we are very happy to announce we have been able to compile a very nice list of speakers once again.
- Mårten Hougström – The Holstein-Gottorps in Germany, Sweden and Russia
- Svetlana Selishcheva – From Throne to Exile: The Jewels of the Romanovs
- Katrina Warne – The Residences of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
- Roger Lundgren – The Royals and Me
- Susan Woolmans – Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna of Russia
- Jenny Öhman – Hofburg and its Habsburg tenants
- Ted Rosvall – Kissing Cousins – The European Royal marriage market in the 19th century
The contribution for the conference, meeting, coffee/tea and one dinner – this year a very special one – is 150 euro. For more details about payment, please use the e-mail address below.
The language of communication during the weekend is English. In the previous two editions we had participants from The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Spain, United Kingdom, USA, Australia and New Zealand.
27 and 28 August 2026
Also people not participating in the weekend are more than welcome.
Royal exhibitions in Stockholm
21 May – 11 October 2026 (display): Gold! 50 years together for Sweden, Royal Palace, Stockholm.
24 October 2025 – 31 August 2026: Hatt Couture – Royal hat fashion at the Royal Armoury, Livrustkammaren.
Hotels
There are several hotels not too far from the location of the conference. Some are expensive, others are less pricy. We know some people have booked the three first ones, but at least it gives you an idea which neighbourhood the location is in.
Best Western Plus Time, Vanadisvägen 12
Best Western Hotel at 108, Sveavagen 108
Ibis Styles Stockholm Odenplan, Västmannagatan 61
How to register?
Registration and information: aroyalweekend@nettyroyal.nl
We hope to see you in August!
Ted Rosvall, Mårten Hougström and Netty Leistra
How do I register and pay???? No link found!!!!
Dr. William Paquette
To register, just send me an e-mail and I give you the payment details.
I should have sent several mails in the past two months or so. If you haven’t received them, you might check your spambox.
Best wishes,
Netty