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Yeah it's "news" but hey....

I actually have met these guys, they have stayed at my building several times over the last several years, really nice couple actually.

From The Times
February 25, 2009

Sweden's Princess Victoria to marry

fitness trainer Daniel Westling

Crown Princess Victoria jogging with Daniel Westling

(Stella/Ken Goff Photos)

Crown Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling take some informal exercise

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Marcus Oscarsson and Roger Boyes

There was nothing but bleak news on the schedule in Sweden yesterday morning — the carmaker Saab flailing for life, a financial meltdown in nearby Baltic states — and most Stockholm journalists were glumly turning on their desktop anti-depression lamps for another day at the coalface.

Then came the flash from the Palace: Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is to marry her fitness trainer.

And all was right with the world. (read the rest)

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