Sweden’s Princess Madeleine has called off her wedding plans.

Amid the preparation for elder sister Victoria’s wedding this June, Madeleine, 27, has been dealing with numerous issues in her relationship. Madeleine had been engaged to lawyer Jonas Bergstrom since August 2009, but recently rumors cropped up over his alleged infidelity. Her mother, Queen Silvia, even made a public statement of support to try and quell speculation but to no avail – the engagement was called off, a rare thing for royalty.

The princess said in her engagement interview that she and Bergstrom became engaged during their holiday to Capri in early June 2009. On August 11th, the pair officially announced the engagement during a formal photo call in front of the royal family’s summer home Solliden. Madeleine showed off her ring to the media, and Jonas lovingly held his arm around her. The news of a broken engagement, therefore, comes as a surprise to many.

The Royal Court issued a statement: “After careful consideration, Princess Madeleine and Jonas Bergström jointly decided to go their separate ways.”

I wish Madeleine the best and hope that she finds her “Prince Charming” one day soon.

(Photo: Charles Hammarsten och Patrik Österberg/All Over Press)

The happy couple were joined by their families for a private engagement dinner Sunday at Solliden Palace, the summer residence of the Swedish Royal Family. Madeleine’s elder sister, Crown Princess Victoria, will be marrying June 19th of next year.

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia are reported to be very pleased that in the space of six months they will be gaining two sons-in-law – Jonas and Princess Victoria’s fiance, Daniel Westling.

The engagement announcements of both Victoria and Madeleine are a stark contrast to their brother, Prince Carl Philip. He broke off a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Emma Pernald, in March of this year.

See the original story (in Swedish) from svenskdam.se