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Granddaughter of inspiration for 'Pippi' Maria Chan Hoerler (L) and Svenska Skolan head teacher Caroline Kennedy

Granddaughter of inspiration for 'Pippi' Maria Chan Hoerler (L) and Svenska Skolan head teacher Caroline Kennedy Source: Isabella Porras

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