Veterans Day (Sweden)
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Veterans Day ( sv, Veterandagen) is observed annually in Sweden on May 29 at the
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in Stockholm in honor of people who are or have been serving with the
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in international military operations, as well as commemorating those who died during their service. It coincides with the
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, May 29, is "an international day to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalis ...
. Members of the
Swedish Royal Family The Swedish royal family ( sv, Svenska kungafamiljen) since 1818 has consisted of members of the Swedish Royal House of Bernadotte, closely related to the King of Sweden. Today those who are recognized by the government are entitled to royal ti ...
attend the ceremony.


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