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‘Outstanding’ Abba members receive knighthoods from Sweden’s King

Bjorn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Fältskog and Benny Andersson received the Royal Vasa Order (Henrik Montgomery/TT News Agency via AP)

Fri, 31 May, 2024 - 14:53

Jan Olsen, Associated Press

The four members of Swedish pop quartet Abba have received knighthoods in Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf.

The Order of the Vasa was handed out for the first time in almost 50 years.

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