Prince Oscar, Duke of Skåne facts for kids
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Prince Oscar in 2023
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| Born | 2 March 2016 Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden |
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| Father | Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland | ||||
| Mother | Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden | ||||
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Prince Oscar of Sweden, Duke of Skåne (born 2 March 2016) is a member of the Swedish Royal Family. His full name is Oscar Carl Olof.
He is the younger child and only son of Crown Princess Victoria and her husband, Prince Daniel. Prince Oscar is a grandson of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. He is third in line to the Swedish throne, after his mother and his older sister, Princess Estelle.
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Prince Oscar's Birth
Prince Oscar was born on 2 March 2016. He was born at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna, Sweden.
To celebrate his birth, special "21-gun salutes" were fired. These are a traditional way to honor royal births. A "Te Deum" thanksgiving service was also held. This is a special church service to give thanks.
His names and title, Duke of Skåne, were announced the day after his birth. His grandfather, the King, made the announcement.
Christening of Prince Oscar
Prince Oscar was christened on 27 May 2016. The ceremony took place at the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace in Stockholm.
- His godparents are special people chosen to guide him. They include:
- King Frederik X of Denmark (who was Crown Prince at the time)
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
- His aunt, Princess Madeleine of Sweden
- His mother's cousin, Oscar Magnuson
- His father's cousin, Hans Åström
Prince Oscar wore a special family christening gown. This gown has been used for many royal christenings since 1906. His name and christening date were added to the gown in embroidery.
Titles and Symbols
Prince Oscar's Title
Prince Oscar's full title is: His Royal Highness Prince Oscar Carl Olof, Duke of Skåne. This means he is a prince and also has a special title connected to the region of Skåne in Sweden.
Special Awards (Honours)
Prince Oscar has received some important royal awards, also called honours. These are special medals or orders given to members of the royal family.
- Knight and Commander of the Royal Order of the Seraphim: This is the highest order of chivalry in Sweden.
- Knight of the Order of Charles XIII: This is another important Swedish royal order.
- Recipient of the Commemorative Golden Jubilee Medal of His Majesty The King: This medal was given to celebrate a special anniversary for his grandfather, the King.
Prince Oscar's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a family or a person. Prince Oscar's coat of arms has several important symbols:
- The Three Crowns: These are a very old symbol of Sweden.
- The lion of the House of Bjälbo: This represents an old Swedish royal family.
- The griffin of Skåne: This symbol represents the region of Skåne, which is his dukedom.
- The House of Bernadotte symbol: This is the special symbol for his own family, the Bernadotte royal family.
Around the shield of his coat of arms, you can see the chain of the Order of the Seraphim. This shows that he is a knight of this important order.
See also
In Spanish: Óscar de Suecia para niños
