More than 20 years ago – more precisely in 2003 – the Crown Princess did so Victoria their basic soldier training (GSU). Crown Princess Victoria is now undergoing special officer training (SOFU). In order to refresh the previous knowledge, which may have become a little rusty over the years, she completed a basic military course earlier this year.
Crown Princess Victoria during her education in 2003. Image source: Jan Collsiöö/TT Image Crown Princess Victoria during her first education in 2003. Image source: Jan Collsiöö/TT Image
On social media, the Swedish Armed Forces and the royal family have shared pictures from the crown princess’s tough training. In full costume and painted on her face, Victoria can be seen doing physically demanding exercises – and she’s not afraid to get some shit under her nails. She had to practice her personal soldier skills and also basic combat situations, the court says on its website.
Crown Princess Victoria during her training this spring. Image source: Maja Hansson/Försvarsmakten Crown Princess Victoria is celebrated in social media. Image source: Maja Hansson/FörsvarsmaktenThe Crown Princess refreshed her previous skills. Image source: Maja Hansson/The Swedish Armed Forces
In the comments section on Instagram, the followers of the Armed Forces are extremely impressed by the Swedish Crown Princess Victoria’s skills.
“Inspirational! Far more qualified leader than many politicians!”, “Our wonderful, brave and strong princess” and “Must be the coolest of all princesses, our crown princess” were some reactions.
Crown Princess Victoria military rank – from cadet to ensign
During the training, Crown Princess Victoria’s military rank is cadet. When she completes the training, she will receive an ensign’s degree, writes the Armed Forces on social media.
After that, if she wants to, she can further her education and become a lieutenant, captain, major, lieutenant colonel or colonel. For generals, the rank is brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general and then general, something like Gothenburg Post reported on.
During the spring, the Crown Princess completed her training at the Stockholm Amphibious Regiment out in Berga in Haninge, and now the Crown Princess is presumably warm enough in her clothes for the special officer training she is studying at the Norwegian Defense Academy.
Crown Princess Victoria during training this spring. Image source: Maja Hansson/FörsvarsmaktenIt was called Crown Princess Victoria at the training
Knowing how to title royalty can be a bit tricky. In 2019, it made headlines when a reporter accidentally called Crown Princess Victoria “you” – ouch, ouch, ouch. But luckily, Victoria took it all well – according to Svensk Dam, she told the reporter that there was no danger and flashed her signature smile.
In connection with the question Swedish Lady Johan Tegel at the court’s information department how Crown Princess Victoria is to be titled.
– The formal way is to use Your Royal Highness, at least when the Crown Princess arrives. In official contexts, the organizers usually say “Welcome Your Royal Highness” and then move on to the “Crown Princess”. It is also what most people usually say in less formal contexts, Tegel explained to the newspaper at the time.
What is she called by the other soldiers? Image source: Maja Hansson/FörsvarsmaktenIt is now revealed. Image source: Maja Hansson/The Swedish Armed Forces
But how did it go during Crown Princess Victoria’s education? In the comment section on Instagram, several curious followers have asked what title the other cadets used when they addressed Crown Princess Victoria, but also how those of higher rank than the Crown Princess did.
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“In the Swedish Armed Forces, it is common for us to address each other by rank + surname. During officer training, Crown Princess Victoria is addressed as ‘Crown Princess,'” writes the Swedish Armed Forces in response.
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