Crown Princess Victoria visits U.S.A.

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Posted By: Angel Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 8:20

 

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is in Texas this week. 

In February 2025, the Kingdom of Sweden announced plans to establish a new Consulate-General in Houston, Texas. This is part of a new strategy to strengthen the Kingdom’s presence in the United States, as the Consulate-General will focus on promoting cooperation between the two countries in trade, investment, and innovation.

Texas is one of the world’s most dynamic economies, and Houston stands out as a global hub for energy, emerging technologies and life sciences. This establishment is expected to support Swedish companies’ presence in the region, where around 90 already have operations, according to the Government of Sweden.

On Monday, the Crown Princess first visited Rice University, where she met with students and Swedish researchers currently working at the institution, including Anna-Karin Gustavsson. Crown Princess Victoria also visited Hermann Park—one of Houston’s oldest public parks—and the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens.

Victoria concluded the day by attending a reception at the Consulate-General in Houston, alongside the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergard, and the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Urban Ahlin. While at the reception, the Crown Princess had the opportunity to try some iconic Texas BBQ, including smoked brisket, pork ribs, and jalapeño and cheese sausage.

On Tuesday, the Crown Princess carried out the second full day of engagements. Her Royal Highness was joined again by the Consulate General of Sweden, Anna Hammarlund Blixt, and the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergard, for a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Centre. The Crown Princess received a tour of the facilities and visited JSC Mission Control, where controllers monitor and direct spacecraft, described as the “hub of human spaceflight.”

Crown Princess Victoria had the very unique privilege of speaking with Swedish Astronaut Jessica Meir, who was herself aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Her Royal Highness also participated in a panel at the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s (BAHEP) ‘Space as an Arena’ roundtable discussions. A statement from BAHEP said, “Utilizing a collaborative committee structure, we engage more than 330 investor companies, business professionals, local governments, and educational institutions within the region to bring about prosperity and a high quality of life for the 1.5 million residents who live and work here.”

Later Tuesday evening, Crown Princess Victoria attended a glittering Gala Dinner in connection with the inauguration of the new Consulate-General. A Swedish seal was presented to the Consulate-General, further solidifying its presence in Texas. The Crown Princess also gave a speech to the invited guests.

From Houston, the Crown Princess will travel to Austin then the State of Virginia for other engagements.

The Royal News Organisation will keep you up to date with the Crown Princess’s official visit to the United States.





About the Author

Angel
Angel D. – originally from Texas – has been writing on global Royal, Imperial, and Aristocratic Families since 2018 with an interest in the British, Thai, and Japanese Houses. Founding ‘Imperial Material ♚’ (@ImplMaterial) in June 2023, and joining the team at The Royal News Organisation (RNO) in January 2026.

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