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joeychitwood · 21 September 2011, 05:26 AM

My ancestors moved to the USA from Sweden in 1860. My middle daughter lives in Turku, Finland, and when she heard that Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Västergötland and her husband would be visiting today, she walked to the library where she was appearing. Princess Victoria strolled down the street and spoke with people lining the way.

Emily said "Hello" in English, and the Princess stopped and posed for a photo. Em sent me the picture. She was thrilled to see her, given that many of her Swedish friends talked frequently about her. Here is Emily's brush with royalty.

MonBK · 21 September 2011, 05:32 AM

Snyggt jobbat Emily.

TheVTCGuy · 21 September 2011, 07:10 AM

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Snyggt jobbat Emily.

Exactly!

TheVTCGuy · 21 September 2011, 07:10 AM

Although, I must admit. When I read the title of this thread I thought maybe you had met Jocke in person....

joeychitwood · 21 September 2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Although, I must admit. When I read the title of this thread I thought maybe you had met Jocke in person....

I thought the husband WAS Jocke.

GradyPhilpott · 21 September 2011, 07:30 AM

Nice shot!

I must say that the royal couple looks so, well, normal.

joeychitwood · 21 September 2011, 07:34 AM

She is pregnant. Emily said they spent a lot of time talking with the people in the crowd.

Jocke · 21 September 2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I thought the husband WAS Jocke.

Nope, I'm only the father to her unborn child.

Jocke · 21 September 2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Nice shot!

I must say that the royal couple looks so, well, normal.

Yes as the most of the swede's.

joeychitwood · 21 September 2011, 08:14 AM

Emily loves living in Finland. She regularly visits our Swedish foreign exchange student from 1996 in Stockholm. After living her entire life in the US, she is amazed by the lack of violent crime in Scandinavia and Finland. She can walk anywhere in Turku day or night without fear. The drunk driving laws are so severe there that alcohol-related crashes are unusual compared to the US. "Normal" seems to be "the norm."

matt4hand · 21 September 2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Although, I must admit. When I read the title of this thread I thought maybe you had met Jocke in person....

LMAO

conrail · 21 September 2011, 08:34 AM

Very cool!

TheVTCGuy · 21 September 2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Emily loves living in Finland. She regularly visits our Swedish foreign exchange student from 1996 in Stockholm. After living her entire life in the US, she is amazed by the lack of violent crime in Scandinavia and Finland. She can walk anywhere in Turku day or night without fear. The drunk driving laws are so severe there that alcohol-related crashes are unusual compared to the US. "Normal" seems to be "the norm."

I think I'll move there.... To be closer to Jocke.

rfknauss · 21 September 2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I think I'll move there.... To be closer to Jocke.

Dr. Robert · 21 September 2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I think I'll move there.... To be closer to Jocke.

Paul...what happened to the guest room Jocke was building for you???

jatco · 21 September 2011, 11:09 AM

That is Very cool ...an encounter with Royalty is always 'superb' ..
Lovely, charming couple..!!
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We too had a similar occasion in '08 ..with the Royal Visit to Vancouver of Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark @ The Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby, BC...
Quite the event...!
I have a pic or 2 somewhere...!¨
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(..Not many know it, but my wife is related to Danish Royaly on the -other- side of the family....!! - Its a long story...LOL.)
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Love the Scandinavian's .. they love their Royalty...

TheVTCGuy · 21 September 2011, 11:17 AM

In 1987, (I think) Fergie came out to the carrier for a visit. I remember she was pregnant so they wouldn't ler her take a cat shot, she arrived and departed by helicopter. I took about 47 pictures of her...

21 September 2011, 05:26 AM	#1
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	An encounter with Swedish royalty My ancestors moved to the USA from Sweden in 1860. My middle daughter lives in Turku, Finland, and when she heard that Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Västergötland and her husband would be visiting today, she walked to the library where she was appearing. Princess Victoria strolled down the street and spoke with people lining the way. Emily said "Hello" in English, and the Princess stopped and posed for a photo. Em sent me the picture. She was thrilled to see her, given that many of her Swedish friends talked frequently about her. Here is Emily's brush with royalty.

21 September 2011, 07:30 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Nice shot! I must say that the royal couple looks so, well, normal. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Very cool! __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

21 September 2011, 11:09 AM	#16
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,567	That is Very cool ...an encounter with Royalty is always 'superb' .. Lovely, charming couple..!! . We too had a similar occasion in '08 ..with the Royal Visit to Vancouver of Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark @ The Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby, BC... Quite the event...! I have a pic or 2 somewhere...!¨ . (..Not many know it, but my wife is related to Danish Royaly on the -other- side of the family....!! - Its a long story...LOL.) . Love the Scandinavian's .. they love their Royalty... __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

21 September 2011, 05:32 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Snyggt jobbat Emily.

21 September 2011, 07:10 AM	#4
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Although, I must admit. When I read the title of this thread I thought maybe you had met Jocke in person....

21 September 2011, 07:34 AM	#7
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	She is pregnant. Emily said they spent a lot of time talking with the people in the crowd.

21 September 2011, 08:14 AM	#10
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Emily loves living in Finland. She regularly visits our Swedish foreign exchange student from 1996 in Stockholm. After living her entire life in the US, she is amazed by the lack of violent crime in Scandinavia and Finland. She can walk anywhere in Turku day or night without fear. The drunk driving laws are so severe there that alcohol-related crashes are unusual compared to the US. "Normal" seems to be "the norm."

21 September 2011, 11:17 AM	#17
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	In 1987, (I think) Fergie came out to the carrier for a visit. I remember she was pregnant so they wouldn't ler her take a cat shot, she arrived and departed by helicopter. I took about 47 pictures of her...

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