- Birth of Sofia's baby announced
- King Carl Gustaf announces the baby's name
- The Princess' tole in the line of succession
On February 7, 2025, Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip of Sweden welcomed their fourth child. The birth took place at Danderyds Hospital, with Prince Carl Philip present to support his wife.
"We are happy to welcome our newborn daughter. The big brothers are now looking forward to meeting their new little sister," Carl Philip shared in an official statement.
King Carl Gustaf announces the baby's name
In Sweden, it is a tradition for the monarch to announce the name of a newborn royal family member. On February 10, King Carl Gustaf revealed the name of the little princess: Ines Marie Lilian Silvia.
"A child has been born, but at the same time, Sweden is mourning after the atrocity in Örebro last week. Light meets darkness," the king remarked during the announcement. The newborn princess has also been granted the title Duchess of Västerbotten.
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Princess Ines' role in the line of succession
Princess Ines takes the eighth spot in the Swedish line of succession to the throne. She follows her father, her three brothers, and then Prince Oscar, Princess Estelle, and Princess Victoria. As a result, Princess Madeleine and her children each move down one place in the order. The family of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia is now one member richer, and the joy surrounding the new arrival is immense.
The Swedish royal family eagerly anticipated the arrival of the little princess. Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip, already parents to three sons, were reportedly surprised by baby number four: "Fortunately, there's another bonus on the way. [...] Maybe it wasn't planned, but now we're very, very excited," Sofia hinted in an interview with 'Vogue Scandinavia.'
