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I thought I’d melt when I saw these photos. HRH Princess Estelle of Sweden, the daughter of Crown Princess Victoria, poses for Christmas photos this year.
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This one has to be my favorite. Estelle, in a pointy elf hat, thoughtfully observes the Autumn leaves earlier this year.
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All photos come from the official Swedish Royal Court – kungahuset.se
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Princess Estelle was born on February 23, 2012. Her godparents are:
Prince Carl Philip (maternal uncle)
Anna Westling Söderström(paternal aunt)
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, wife of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark
While some reacted with surprise at the baby’s first name, historians found that there was a previous Estelle linked to the Bernadotte dynasty – Estelle Romaine Manville, the American wife of Folke Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg. Continue Reading
The newborn daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel has been named: Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary.
‘Estelle’ is a French name and is not usually heard in Sweden. The Bernadottes do, however, have the name within their family. The first Estelle was the American wife of Count Folke Bernadotte, a Swedish diplomat whose father, Prince Oscar Bernadotte, had renounced his right to the throne.
‘Silvia’ is a touching tribute to Victoria’s mother, and ‘Ewa’ is in honor of Daniel’s mother. ‘Mary’ may be in honor of Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary, who could potentially be a godmother, but no explanation was provided for the choice.
The baby’s name was formally announced today by her grandfather, King Carl XVI Gustaf. She will be known as Stella within the family, and her title is HRH Duchess of Östergötland.
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HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has given birth to the new heir to the Swedish throne – a baby girl! Her husband, HRH Prince Daniel, spoke to the press about his new daughter.
“My feelings are a little bit all over the place,” said the Prince as he announced the birth of their first child.
The baby weighed 3.28 kg (7lb) and was 51cm (20in), he said.
From the Swedish Royal Court:
Announcement from the Marshal of the Realm
2-23-2012
The Office of the Marshal of the Realm is delighted to announce that H.R.H Crown Princess Victoria gave birth to a daughter on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 04.26 am.
Both mother and child are in good health.
Svante Lindqvist
Marshal of the Realm
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It’s 2012, and there are royal babies on the way!
HRH Princess Marie, wife of Denmark’s Prince Joachim, is expecting her second child later this January. The baby will be Queen Margrethe’s eighth grandchild.
In Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria (left) and her husband, Prince Daniel, are expecting their first child this March. Their baby will be the first grandchild for King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.
In England, Autumn Phillips, wife of the Queen’s eldest grandson, Peter, is expecting her second child in late spring/early summer. Autumn and Peter’s first child, Savannah, was born in December 2010. Little Savannah is the first great-grandchild of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.
Of course, the world is awaiting the announcement of a pregnancy from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Some expect it to be any day, some think an announcement may come later. No matter when it happens, we will be very happy for Prince William and his bride, Catherine.
The Duke and Duchess married in their late twenties and Catherine – who turns 30 this month – has taken time to fit into royal life. This is quite the opposite situation of William’s mother, the late Princess of Wales. Diana had just turned 20 years old at the time of her wedding to Prince Charles, and she gave birth to William the following year.
I wish Wills and Kate the best, and no matter when they choose to have a child, it will be a very lucky baby, indeed.
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Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria is expecting her first child with her husband, Prince Daniel.
Victoria, 34, and Daniel, 38, are expecting their bundle of joy next March, three months before their second wedding anniversary.
The historic marriage of Crown Princess Victoria and the former Mr. Daniel Westling took place on June 19th, 2010.
Charlene Wittstock arrived a commoner, but emerged a Princess. Here we see the new bride and her husband, Prince Albert II of Monaco, after their civil ceremony.
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THAT kiss
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The religious ceremony took place at the Palace in Monaco, July 2, 2011.
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Some of the guests included:
Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and her husband, Prince Daniel
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Prince Faisal, the brother of Jordan’s King Abdullah
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Sweden’s Prince Carl-Philip and sister Princess Madeleine
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TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex
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Their Majesties King Albert II of Belgium and Queen Paola
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TRH Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark
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Fashionista and Grimaldi family friend Karl Lagerfeld
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Emanuele Filiberto, Prince of Venice and Piedmont and his wife, Clotilde
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TRH Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Crown Princess Maxima represent the House of Orange
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TRH Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
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TRH Prince Joachim and Princess Marie of Denmark
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Albert’s sister, Princess Stéphanie, on the arm of her son Louis. Behind them are her daughters Camille (l) and Pauline
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