Photo Opportunity of Madeleine and Jonas

Princess Madeleine appeared with her fiancé Jonas Bergström this afternoon for a photocall at Solliden Palace after the Swedish Royal Court announced her engagement today. Madeleine displayed on her left hand a diamond engagement ring. Jonas asked Madeleine to marry him whilst on a trip to the island of Capri on June 12th. The couple gave a tentative time period for the wedding by saying that it could take place at the end of 2010 or in early 2011.

Below is SvD.se footage of Princess Madeleine’s engagement photocall.


Photo: REUTERS

Princess Madeleine Engaged to Jonas Bergström

The Swedish Royal Court website announced today the engagement of Princess Madeleine to Mr. Jonas Bergström.

Below is the statement released from the Swedish Royal Court.

"Today, Tuesday 11 August 2009, the engagement between Her Royal Highness Princess Madeleine and Mr. Jonas Bergström was announced."

"After His Majesty The King of Sweden had given his consent to the marriage between the Princess and Mr. Bergström, His Majesty, in accordance with the procedures set out in the Swedish Constitution, requested the approval by the Swedish Government, which subsequently has been communicated to His Majesty."

"The wedding date is not decided."

A photographic opportunity is being offered to the media this afternoon at four o’clock (local time); the couple will be at Solliden Palace. The press will be permitted to ask a few questions, but it will not be a traditional press conference.

Madeleine and Jonas met in 2002.

Photo: Kungliga Hovstaterna