Stepping Inside the Grand Royal Palace of Sweden! 👑🇸🇪

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Alright, just explored the magnificent Grand Royal Palace of Sweden right in Stockholm's Old Town! Since I snagged a castle annual pass, I got to waltz right in – totally worth it, like getting a 220 SEK package deal!

One of the coolest (and most complex!) things I saw was the display of all the Swedish royal family's various insignias and orders. Seriously, their system for promotions and honors makes even today's tech company job levels look simple! 😂 What's even crazier? Most of these fancy badges get recycled after someone passes away – talk about exclusivity!

And here's a fascinating tidbit: The Swedish throne was passed down to a French Marshal in 1818, who apparently was even one of Napoleon's subordinates! Guess what? The current Swedish Royal Family are actually direct descendants of that very French Marshal. Mind blown! 🤯

Definitely a must-visit if you're in Stockholm and curious about royal history!

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Post by ChenJunLe | Jun 13, 2025