In this intimate portrait of Princess Sibylla of Sweden, renowned royal historian Roger Lundgren reveals the remarkable life of one of Europe's most misunderstood royal figures. Born a German princess in 1908, Sibylla married into the Swedish royal family and faced the challenge of raising five children-including the current King Carl XVI Gustaf-alone after her husband's tragic death in 1947. Drawing on exclusive interviews and previously unpublished correspondence, Lundgren reveals how this strong-willed princess navigated the complexities of being a German royal in post-war Sweden while preparing her young son for his future role as king. A poignant story of duty, resilience and motherhood in the face of personal tragedy and public scrutiny.


Born in 1974 in Norsjö in northern Sweden, Roger Lundgren is an esteemed author, television producer, and one of Europe's leading experts on royal families worldwide. Since Crown Princess Victoria's wedding in 2010, Roger has been a regular royal commentator for Sweden's national television.Roger has authored four acclaimed biographies and is the creator of two notable TV series. With his deep expertise and insider access, Roger Lundgren continues to captivate audiences with his unique insights into the lives of Europe's monarchies.

In this intimate portrait of Princess Sibylla of Sweden, renowned royal historian Roger Lundgren reveals the remarkable life of one of Europe's most misunderstood royal figures. Born a German princess in 1908, Sibylla married into the Swedish royal family and faced the challenge of raising five children-including the current King Carl XVI Gustaf-alone after her husband's tragic death in 1947. Drawing on exclusive interviews and previously unpublished correspondence, Lundgren reveals how this strong-willed princess navigated the complexities of being a German royal in post-war Sweden while preparing her young son for his future role as king. A poignant story of duty, resilience and motherhood in the face of personal tragedy and public scrutiny.


Born in 1974 in Norsjö in northern Sweden, Roger Lundgren is an esteemed author, television producer, and one of Europe's leading experts on royal families worldwide. Since Crown Princess Victoria's wedding in 2010, Roger has been a regular royal commentator for Sweden's national television.Roger has authored four acclaimed biographies and is the creator of two notable TV series. With his deep expertise and insider access, Roger Lundgren continues to captivate audiences with his unique insights into the lives of Europe's monarchies.

In this intimate portrait of Princess Sibylla of Sweden, renowned royal historian Roger Lundgren reveals the remarkable life of one of Europe's most misunderstood royal figures. Born a German princess in 1908, Sibylla married into the Swedish royal family and faced the challenge of raising five children-including the current King Carl XVI Gustaf-alone after her husband's tragic death in 1947. Drawing on exclusive interviews and previously unpublished correspondence, Lundgren reveals how this strong-willed princess navigated the complexities of being a German royal in post-war Sweden while preparing her young son for his future role as king. A poignant story of duty, resilience and motherhood in the face of personal tragedy and public scrutiny.


Born in 1974 in Norsjö in northern Sweden, Roger Lundgren is an esteemed author, television producer, and one of Europe's leading experts on royal families worldwide. Since Crown Princess Victoria's wedding in 2010, Roger has been a regular royal commentator for Sweden's national television.Roger has authored four acclaimed biographies and is the creator of two notable TV series. With his deep expertise and insider access, Roger Lundgren continues to captivate audiences with his unique insights into the lives of Europe's monarchies.