Princess Ines of Sweden: A royal christening with heart!

Princess Ines of Sweden: A royal christening with heart!

On June 14, 2025, the baptism of Princess Ines of Sweden took place in the Drottningholm Palace Church. This solemn ceremony coincided with the tenth wedding anniversary of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, who proudly baptized their daughter on that day. Ines, the couple's first girl, is accepted into the royal family with her full name, Princess Ines Marie Lilian Silvia. Her three older brothers, Prince Alexander (9), Prince Gabriel (7) and Prince Julian (4), played a special role during the ceremony. They filled the baptismal font with spring water from a well at the royal family's summer residence, showing warm affection for their sister.

The baptism was led by Bishop Johan Dalman and court chaplain Michael Bjerkhagen, with around 100 guests in attendance, including prominent names such as Reichstag President Andreas Norlén and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. A special moment was the joint singing of the song “Är på väg” from the Disney film “The Bear Brothers”, which concluded the ceremony. Princess Ines' godparents, including Princess Estelle, Tiara Larsson, Fredrik von der Esch, Sandrine Kockum and Claes Kockum, ceremoniously laid their hands on the little princess.

A royal tradition day

Princess Ines' christening dress, which has been in the family since 1906, has already been worn by her brothers and gives the ceremony a deep traditional, royal character. As custom requires, all royal baptismal candidates were blessed with water from the spring on the island of Öland, giving the baptism a special meaning. After the ceremony, a communal lunch was held at Drottningholm Palace, where the family gathered with their guests to celebrate this special day.

The presence of Ines' siblings created sweet moments during the ceremony. Prince Julian, who proudly supported his little sister, is just one of the many knots in this loving family tapestry. The other grandchildren of Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf were also present and presented themselves in stylish beige suits. Princess Ines' christening marks another significant step in the line of succession to the Swedish throne, as she is now number eight.

For many, the event was not only a family affair, but also a celebratory event that further fueled public interest in the Swedish monarchy. The entire day will be documented in the evening with a summary at the Swedish royal family, which means that Mon-archie fans who are not present also have the opportunity to experience this emotional day.

The media reports on the baptism and the emotion it leaves in the hearts of Swedish citizens. [Adelswelt] describes the ceremony and the emotions surrounding it, while [Bunte] highlights the details and celebrations that marked this important day for the Swedish royal family.