♫ One and two and three and four, buff! ♫ Ho aj aj aj aj buff
♫ Ho aj aj aj aj buff buff ♫ Ho aj aj aj aj buff! Children often ask clever questions.
They see things that we don't see. That is why it is so much fun
to discover things together with the children. They pay attention to things
that you wouldn't have seen otherwise. –We all have so much fun, right?
–Yes, so much fun. Look, how large!!! –Wow, so many jellyfish!
–This is one of those. There's something inside. A caterpillar. I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost... It is good to have a bit to do. I do not want to sit idle. –What should it be?
–A blanket, eventually. –There are many hours to wait.
–Yes, when you get a lot done. –Have you been here before?
–No, but I must see them once. I left home at two in the morning
and had a coffee when I arrived. I was just going to go down over the day. Yes, it's so big.
My life's dream. You become almost a little touched.
Why? They do so much. I think that everyone
in our royal family... I have always respected them.
It is such a nice family. They don't blow up
They are so humble. You notice that the royal children
want to be more like the people are. It must be respected. Here's the quick jolt.
Early mornings. You should be flexible.
And a little cool. How big is the media's interest
for the crown princess's 40th birthday? There is a lot of press.
Yesterday we were at the royal palace. Here at Solliden, we see almost
a greater international interest. An international press car stands here.
It is great fun. –How is it going?
–It probably goes... It comes
to get good seats. We get people coming from all directions. Training is useful in the day. –You ran properly.
–You shall have the fitness. –I ran in the grass with heels.
–I have sneakers. I wanted to look like Daniel. He
usually has these shoes and chinos. I have looked at them. Ugh, this is terrible...
No, that was just plain fun! Thank you for being so many
who have come here today. For you have chosen
to be here at Solliden today. It is very nice, and something
I really put value on! Thank you! It was a great celebration.
I was so happy and touched– –that so many people wanted to celebrate with me
and make the day special. Both in Stockholm and in Öland– –there were many who were pleased for me
with greetings and gifts. The crown princess said before she
doesn't feel like being 40. How old does the
crown princess feel? I don't know... I don't feel 40.
I remember when my dad turned 40. It felt like he was
much older than I am today. The crown Princess' wish
is to have more time. What for the time, and the time to what? Time for the most part.
I want to do so much. From being more with the kids– –to do more,
make more of a difference for Sweden. To get more done. It is a battle of time.
But I am not alone. There is a question that most people
are thinking about sooner or later. What is the meaning of life?
What does the crown Princess think about it? The sentence is enough
to try to live my life. It is easier said than done. How does one want to live his life? Much is holding you back. Many
opportunities are provided, but do you take them? People don't think of
what they sacrifice for us. They do not have the same freedom as we.
They always have someone with them... They sacrifice their lives for us. It's so big. It never goes
to get enough paid for it. I usually say to people. They can't go to the kiosk
and buy a sausage. They can't do something spontaneously.
Their whole life is structured for them. What should people keep in mind.
Maybe it is envy. Has the Crown Princess ever
felt trapped by the role? What should I say...
It puts restrictions on life– –but it also opens
huge opportunities. It is a giving and taking. At Solliden this summer, a woman said,
who wanted to celebrate the birthday– –the crown Princess
sacrifices her life. It feels like that? I believe in this and want to do what
I can to contribute to Sweden. I can bring light to the things,
I can show up Sweden. I try to do it with the
walks I have started with. To walk through our landscape. It is a way to remind ourselves
what we have around the corner: Our amazing country with huge
resources, which are absolutely free. They are waiting to be used and
discovered – that we take care of them. We do not really visit them.
Many haven't had the opportunity. I hope now that more will realize
it is not so difficult. Not so much is required– –for we shall see the value
of what we have around us. Look, the calves were cute!
Now they come to say hello. Take it with your thumb and forefinger... –Now it's just time to let them go.
–Be prepared! Can I try?
Now, when I have a chance... How do we do now, then?
Oh well, thank you so much! Would someone else try? Come on now! Just for your sake! One, two, three! You may keep each other in hand... Hear ye! What have I got off the stick?! It was amazing! – Bravo! Welcome to Indonesia! Welcome, to the king and the queen
to Indonesia! We are on a state visit
in Indonesia for some days. It has been interesting. We have visited many institutions
and got to meet very good people. We had an interesting conversation with
the president of the republic, and were received nicely. Then everything rolls on
as usual at the state. You shall be prepared.
What unites Sweden and Indonesia? What is important for the two countries? And for the Swedish delegation
who is with us. What are we meeting? What interests do
they have? What do they think is important? And you should know a lot about the country. For example, they speak
400 different languages. It is good to know as much
as possible before you go. How does everything work
in such a humid and hot country? Many years ago, when I was younger
and less experienced, someone told me: "Think of it this way: The other person is
warmer than I am, at least as hot." Then one lowers its own temperature. To think "Wow, how sweaty
I will be!", will not be good. You should think about how hot the other
must be. Then the temperature goes down. Margareta Thorgren: It is always
a lot of information about the visits. There are things that happen,
not just around the actual visit– –but in general in Sweden
and in the world. So, during the trips we have
to work with a lot of questions. During a flight, you can discuss many
other things at the same time. Ajir! Hey, old man!
Are we going for a ride? There will be a lot of work. It comes
to find moments to get new energy. On horseback, I am thinking, of course
as always on the job– –but you can solve the problem
on the back of a horse. How often must you stop news from
reaching the royal family? You have to protect them often? My job is often invisible. I handle things
that might be a crisis. It may be a trifling matter. But if you don't handle it right,
or quickly enough– –things that are false
can become truths. That is why it is so important
to be available– and to dare to take the decision fast. And that we act
and are honest in the communication. Otherwise, it is easy for something
to build up and become a crisis. His luxury yacht and aircraft are
pulling the Swedish royal family in the leak. It is good that you look at
a person's financial dealings. But this has nothing
to do with the court. Bertil Hult is the royal family's private
friend, and therefore he doesn't need to be reviewed. To use the good friends' mode of transport
is not strange. Now we are out in the mountains. Here in the neighborhood of the Abisko– –I have received a gift of the county board
and the tourism association. It is a project to help
people with different problems. That those with problems of movement or sight
should be able to get around this. It has set up bulwarks– and made the doors wider,
so that wheelchairs can get into. It is very well prepared,
and nice. It will probably be appreciated. –Have you been here before?
–I have been in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden. But I've never been
out in the fall market. –Came here with the scooter?
–No, by helicopter. As many as possible
to get to experience it here. But one should not venture out alone,
there must be at least two. The mobile phone has no coverage
on here. You might forget it. In the town, it can easily be found,
but it's not possible here. You have to think about it before. It creates a little bit of excitement
and experiences. I would like to express that mine
and the royal family's thoughts– –go to the victims
of this despicable deed. Fellows that have been damaged
and the killings. We are all upset
of what has happened. It is at the same time hopeful– –to see the love
that people has shown to one another. I feel an emptiness,
a huge sadness. But still a strength in any way... The community has shown a tremendous force.
We want to resist this. The Swedish society is based
on tremendous trust and fellowship. It will make us stronger –How do we overcome this?
–Together. Thank you. How should we in Sweden
relate to the terror? There is only one thing. We all
stick together against all forms of terror. It is so terrible. We should feel
the support of each other. We help each other,
if something happens. Above all, we must always
have your gaze directed forward. Sweden has long been
and will continue to be– –a safe and peaceful country. Now we are in Gothenburg, where the Swedish
School of Nurses have their annual conference. I'll just go and introduce myself,
and then also talk a little bit. How does it feel, being in front of so many? Half of all of the country's nurses are gathered
here, so you get a little nervous– –but they do such an important job –for they are here for our
children to give them support. It feels urgent.
I am happy to be here. Although I would
sit there and listen. –How does the Prince prepare for the speech?
–Now I'm here standing with you. I should go through
my notes. Please stand up for His Royal
Highness Prince Daniel. – Welcome! This occupational group probably
gets not that many attention. They may perhaps not hear
how important they are– –for children and young people,
and for us as a society. Dear nurses!
You make a big difference. You receive our children. Imagine if we all
could make the effort – –to see the surrounding area.
Give each other a glance, a smile. "I see you. Hello!" Sweden would be better if we saw
each other in the eyes, not over the shoulder. This is about– –all children and young people's
chance to find the joy of movement. All participants in the Special Olympics
School Day have a medal– –for all of us here to dare to challenge ourselves
and sometimes face certain restrictions– –but still have fun.
A superb day! The Hovdam is called
"lady-in-waiting" in English. So she is "waiting"
and sees what needs to be done. She sees how she can help me. She is the invisible power
available, but not still. To be a lady in waiting is not easy.
You may not interfere, but should be. To help
without being noticed. You learn, of course, about each other. Ladies in waiting have an important task. She is like the oil in the machinery. –Good morning!
–Good morning. We shall see if anything happened in the day. –Good morning, Your Majesty.
–Good morning. –I'm hanging it out there.
–Yes, thank you. Now we get to see what we have here.
We have several questions. This applies to Alzheimer's disease. This
is the case of an exhibition next year. This is my office,
as I moved into it in 1976. There is an anecdote
circulating here. The first thing I asked was:
"Where is my typewriter?" It was not then. We had many
wonderful, older offices. I was the only lady.
It was a new beginning. But I got my typewriter
and built up my office. I will also remember how it
was difficult in the beginning, in 1976. It was a difficult time. "A lady-in-waiting,
do you really want it?" A young person would have a lady-in-waiting
I thought it was not modern. But I knew it was important. I needed someone who helped me,
I understood it. But I didn't want to have encounters
with each other and get criticism for it. I thought: "I'll choose someone
who everyone wants to talk with." "A lady-in-waiting who can do everything." And it was a nurse.
Everyone wants to talk with the nurses. Everyone has something to ask to them. So all my first ladies-in-waiting
were nurses. It was a "bingo!", as they say today. They were not only interesting
to speak with. They could give me a lot of input. And they saved some people
at the big dinners. In the town hall, there was someone
that put something in their neck. We just heard that awful sound. Then the lady-in-waiting went there.
She dived down and rescued the person. She buttoned up all the buttons
and got up the legs... And on an airplane,
when they asked for a doctor... There was no doctor, but my lady-in-waiting
was there. So they have made efforts. –How does a typical workday look like?
–Some of those are not enough. It is not nine to five.
Not really. We do the office work here– –but we also get different visits. We have meetings,
sometimes one after the other. Thankfully, I have nice employees
that help me– –but it is very intense.
A week has seven nights. On four or five of them
we are away on engagements. We do them with joy.
It is both interesting and important. But it is not nine to five. I'm going to show you one thing. Speaking Of Childhood...
This is "Eyes wide open". It is a project that Princess
Madeleine has developed. It is not her eye,
but I see it in a different place. Of Times Square and projected
on the large buildings. There it is:
"Against the sexual abuse of children" Therefore, to talk about the
exploitation of children, here's Princess Madeleine. It was cool to see your daughter– –stand and speak about sexual exploitation
of children in Times Square. It was a good initiative.
She is talented and committed. –How is it living in London?
–Good! We like it very much. London is easy to like. There are a lot of parks,
the staff is friendly. It suits us. Chris works here, so it is natural
to stay here. We are very pleased. How is it
compared to staying in Sweden? Well, they miss their family
and all the friends. And Sweden's countryside, the food...
The list can be long. You miss a lot from Sweden,
but it is closer to home from London –than from New York city,
where I lived before. It is nice to know
you can jump on a flight and come home pretty quickly.
But London is not Stockholm. Sweden is the warmest
on my heart. We are enjoying London right now
and moving home may come later. We are now at the Southbank Centre,
where I have "room for children". We have a library with books
arranged according to themes and characters. So it is easy for the kids
to find the books. Books about the moon and the stars
are at the top. Then they're graded downhill
to what is on the ground. Here you can find books– That you perhaps wouldn't
find otherwise. There are toys here too. To move between games and books– –is great motivation for the brain.
It is a fine library. It is important to stimulate children
to read. To increase their curiosity. At home, we always try to
have books to read. One can easily take up a book
and talk about it. My children are still so small... Leonore has not really had the
patience, but now she starts to get it. It becomes a very intimate moment
with the parent. Or with another adult, that you
you don't talk about it everyday. But to sit down together
in an armchair– and talk about a book
is incredibly important. –Is there a favorite book?
–For me or my daughter? Both? Pippi is at the top of the list. It's to the point that
Leonore wants to sit on all the tables. "We do not sit on the table," I say.
"Pippi does it," she says. We do as Pippi with us. When the Queen had children of her own... Did the Queen's commitment to
questions about children became stronger? When our children were small I
wanted to, of course, protect them– –but then, no one talked a lot
about children's rights. Now we also have #metoo. The discussion
has become like an avalanche. All sectors tell us about it– –but then, 20-25 years ago,
no one talked about children's rights. I thought that was sad,
and the kids had it difficult. It did hurt a lot. There I was thinking a lot on
when we were at the Southern theater... The theatre was packed. It was a lot of attention. The female artists wanted
not to suck off the male star. Which brawl it was! It was
in the script that they would do so. At a special meeting, the star says:
"I have a key role to think about." He is supported in this
by the male director. It is a terrible theme.
It was very rough. There were many who were told.
to sit there and listen... It was tough, I thought.
It shook me really. I thought it was disgusting. And disgraceful. Many, like me, had never been able to
imagine that it was the way it was. It is good that you now show
this may not happen. To exploit the defenseless girls... That someone in an important position
exploiting girls or boys... It was a hard decision to go there
together with the crown princess? Difficult in a way that I don't want to
take a political position. I do not want to interfere in politics. But this was a human issue– –so therefore, I wanted to step up. Quiet, as it is called.
Silent, but be there. This is the world's longest table.
It is in the Guinness book of records. 168 to 170 people
sit around it. It is nice. Setting the table is not easy.
The glasses are in perfect line. The flowers are not more than,
but it becomes beautiful in the evening. For photos of the dinner are
invited many of which are in Sweden. They have done something important for Sweden.
As thanks, we invite them to dinner. How has the year been for the
Prince Couple? It has been great. Exciting and instructive. And we had a son.
It's now wonderful. What does his
big brother think about it? He is really warm with Gabriel.
And it is not a problem of course. Every morning he wants to
run to his little brother– and say "Brother!" or "Gabbe!" Pretty early on he wanted to come forward
to Gabriel and kiss him– and was very curious. –You have moved too. Tell me!
–Yes, finally, we stay at Solbacken. Prince Bertil and
Princess Lilian's house. It is the start
for our family and our life in the future. It is absolutely amazing! The history with Prince Bertil and
princess Lilian feels very well. It sits in the house. It already feels
from its beginning as a loving home. To have children of your own – how has it
affected the work of the foundation? The foundation came to
life after our wedding. We felt very strongly– –that instead of
tangible gifts, we wanted to... ...that people would add the resources
on something, so we could do something good. So we started prinsparets foundation. It gave us a good start and we're now
working actively with it. The foundation has two different legs:
dyslexia and harassment. The main thing is that all children and young people
shall have the right to be themselves. The probability is– –that our children
will have dyslexia. They are very likely to
surf on the web. It becomes part of their reality. So we are trying, of course
do something for our children also. Even before they were proposed. How did the Prince notice his dyslexia? I got my diagnosis
when I was in fourth grade–fifth grade. How was it before that? It was tough,
as for all the others with dyslexia. When I read or wrote
it was always wrong. I felt that I was different
from all my buddies. I heard several people tell me... Man trying to find a in a funeral. When you heard the other scroll
in the book, leafing through it also. You figured out which piece you
would read aloud, and read on it. You were not listening to
what the others read. It was tough. But it was very nice
to obtain a proof of– –that I was not stupid,
but there was an explanation. But at the same time, it was nice
and it was hard– –to obtain evidence
that I was different than others. Now we ask His Royal Highness Prince
Carl Philip to look up to the gates. How was it into adulthood
to publish it here? I've felt it several times...
When I have given a speech among other things. I have received many comments– –about what I have said. Especially on the Swedish sports gala– –when I would read out the numbers
and I was wrong. Then it was nice to be able to tell
everyone that I had dyslexia. –Have...
–Yes, have dyslexia. Welcome to the Open castle 2017! How does it feel today to have dyslexia? I am reminded, of course, that– –as soon as I shall
read or write or give a speech. But it is not as noticeable. The more you practice,
the better one becomes at it. I have chosen to see it
as a strength instead. I have developed other skills. You may, for example, find
a strength in creative environments. You see things differently,
perhaps in a better way. Everyone is different. Japan is fascinating.
Here, I will always be happy to return. This purpose is to bring
questions about the world's survival and our ability to get food. We're talking about sustainable fisheries
and the fishing industry. And if the balance of nature and the seas.
Right now it is so bad– –that we must act to save the
many stocks, which are endangered today. Why just Japan? Japan has some of the world's
largest fishing companies. We had important conversations with people
from the Japanese fishing industry. They told me that they want to be with
affect– –that the situation in the oceans is improved.
They see their role as a key player there. It felt great! See how we treat our planet today. Look how we treat our environment.
We see earth's resources as infinite. They're not. So we need to teach our children
to protect the fantastic things we have. There is only one planet.
We need to seize our resources. Look, now, we are ahead of the game. ♫ Ho, aj aj aj aj buff
♫ Ho, aj aj aj aj buff buff ♫ Ho, aj aj aj aj buff! Askö is a research laboratory
in Sörmland, sweden. We were there with Estelle.
It was fun to show her Askö. –It is how many at any time.
–Jellyfish! Finally!!! Hello, jellyfish! She is so interested in nature– and asks a lot about the sea
and fish. It felt natural to take her
and she thought it was exciting. To get really close to nature– –together with anyone
who can tell me about what she sees– –and how it all fits together... I can be a part, but not so much
as those who work with the questions. We got to learn lots about seaweed,
shrimp, jellyfish, and other things. It is easy
to get the children interested. It is so gratifying to show her
this brand new world. So she'll see
what is happening under the surface. Here come the new small branches.
–Wow! This seaweed is old enough
one, two, three, four years old. The two of you have almost
the same age. A seaweed
can be 40-50 years old. Here are the dots, Estelle. Why should we talk with children
about our environment? It is among the most important
things we can do. Ranging from to give them the opportunity– –to learn about nature and the environment
for their own part... There is a huge world
of amazing things. The children will grow up and manage
our environment and nature. We must take care of our planet
together– –so it is important to have
an interest and commitment. –Thanks so much!
–Hey! If we do not care about what we have,
we will not take care of it. There is a jellyfish! We'll see you next time, jellyfish!
Jellyfish! Jellyfish! Did you understand that the pliers can be
as old as mother is now? –Huh?!
–I know...
