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Haijby was born in 1897 as Kurt Johansson.

In 1912 he and another boy scout were granted an audience with king Gustaf V. When Johansson grew older he lived a life in crime and was convicted several times for theft and fraud.

While trying to escape prison he shot a police officer dead.

After being released he changed his name and tried to open a restaurant.

As he was a convicted criminal he could not get a licence to sell liquor.

He then applied to the king and was granted a second audience in 1932 to put forward his case.

The king, Gustav V, then allegedly seduced Haijby.