Princess Madeleine Receives Christmas Trees

Princess Leonore, Prince Nicolas and Princess Adrienne help their parents with the receiving of Christmas trees for the Royal Palace.

Princess Madeleine Accepts Deputy Honorary Chair of Childhood Organization

Princess Madeleine Engaged to Christopher O’Neill

The Swedish Royal Court announced today the engagement of Princess Madeleine to Christopher O’Neill.

The wedding is planned for the summer of 2013.

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

30th Birthday Celebrations for Prince Carl Philip

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden celebrated his 30th birthday yesterday amidst grand fanfare. Hundreds of people gathered in the inner court of the palace to extend their best wishes.Carl Philip Edmund Bertil was born on May 13, 1979. Besides having the title of prince, he is the Duke of Värmland. He is the only son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden. He is commissioned in the navy as a lieutenant and attended the Forsbergs School of Design to complete a two-year course in Graphic Design.

He has two sisters. His older sister is Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden; she recently announced her engagement to Daniel Westling after a courtship of seven years and his younger sister is Princess Madeleine.

Photos: REUTERS

Who Is The Fairest Of All The Female Royals?

According to the recent edition of the royal magazine, Vorsten Royale, vivacious Princess Máxima of the Netherlands was voted by readers, the most attractive female royal, garnering 24% of the poll. Queen Rania of Jordan followed closely behind with 23% and Princess Madeleine of Sweden gained 15% of the tally whilst 12% went her elder sister, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.