- Armed man outside of Haga Castle
- Royal Court confirms incident
- Suspect arrested
A dramatic incident unfolded on December 4, 2024, outside Haga Castle, the residence of Crown Princess Victoria (47) and Prince Daniel of Sweden (51). An armed man was arrested near the estate, sparking concern among the Swedish public.
The suspect, who was acting erratically, was carrying a knife, handcuffs, adhesive tape, a protective mask, and a dummy weapon. The man's motives remain unclear, and a list of names of several prominent figures found in his possession raises further questions.
Armed man arrested outside Haga castle
The incident occurred around 5 p.m., as reported by 'Aftonbladet'. Per Fahlström, press spokesman for the Stockholm police, explained: "It is a man who has been in the area and behaved strangely." The suspect was arrested for allegedly violating the knife law and preparing to commit grievous bodily harm.
Guards at Haga Castle alerted the police, deeming the situation threatening.
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Royal Court confirms the incident
The Swedish Royal Court also addressed the events. Margareta Thorgren, Chief Information Officer of the Swedish Royal Household, stated:
"Last night at 5pm, a man was outside the gates at Haga Castle and behaved differently. The guards, who are always on site, saw fit to call the police. 'The police arrived and arrested the man, and thus it is a police matter."
It remains unclear whether the royal family was present at the time.
A challenging day for the royals
The day was particularly difficult for the Swedish royal family, as King Carl Gustaf had to announce the death of his sister Birgitta. She passed away at the age of 87 after suffering a serious fall that resulted in multiple injuries.
