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King Christer's royal homecoming

1 February 2007

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Once upon a time Christer Fuglesang was a little boy (shortest in his class) at a little school in suburban Stockholm. He was already very focused, and with an eye for math. That took him a long way, longer than for any Swede before him.

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There was very little empty floor space when Christer Fuglesang climbed on stage at Stockholm Central Station.

Credits: Johan Nordquist/ World television Sweden

No songbird

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People in all shapes and sizes came to watch the man of the day. Some of smaller size were fortunate enough to have a good seat!

Credits: Johan Nordquist/ World television Sweden

Like a rock star

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A telescope may cure some of Christer Fuglesang's space longing. At least that was the idea behind the Minister of Science and Education's, Lars Leijonborg, gift. The director-general of the Swedish National Space Board, Per Tegnér, is waiting in the wings to present his and his organisations gift.

Credits: Johan Nordquist/ World television Sweden

Shuttle to train

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The students from the Thunman school in the town of Knivsta that had the opportunity to talk to Christer via amateur radio during his mission also had the opportunity to meet with their hero.

Credits: Johan Nordquist/ World television Sweden

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Thank you Sweden!

Credits: Johan Nordquist/ World television Sweden

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