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Princess Estelle
Duchess of Östergötland
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Princess Estelle in June 2023
Born (2012-02-23) 23 February 2012 (age 13)
Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
Full name
Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary
House Bernadotte
Father Daniel Westling
Mother Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
Swedish Royal Family
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HM The King
HM The Queen


HRH Princess Birgitta

Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland, was born on February 23, 2012. Her full name is Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary. She is a member of the Swedish royal family. Princess Estelle is the first child of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland. She is also the oldest grandchild of King Carl XVI Gustaf. Princess Estelle is second in line to become the next ruler of Sweden, right after her mother.

Princess Estelle's Birth Story

Princess Estelle was born on February 23, 2012, at 4:26 AM. She was born at the Karolinska University Hospital in Solna, Sweden. To celebrate her birth, two special 21-gun salutes were fired. These salutes happened on the island of Skeppsholmen, across from the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

Her grandfather, King Carl XVI Gustaf, announced her names and title the next day, on February 24, 2012. This announcement took place during a meeting with government officials. After the meeting, a special church service called a Te Deum was held. This service took place in the royal chapel at the palace.

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Estelle with her parents, grandparents, and godparents

Princess Estelle was baptized on May 22, 2012. The baptism ceremony happened at the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace. Archbishop Anders Wejryd led the service. She wore a very old family baptismal gown. This gown was first worn by her great-grandfather, Prince Gustaf Adolf, in 1906. Her name and the date of her baptism were later added to the gown in embroidery. A special prayer book was also released for her baptism. It was called Prinsessan Estelles bönbok, which means "Princess Estelle's Prayerbook."

Princess Estelle is second in the line of succession to the Swedish throne. This means she is very likely to become queen one day. She is the first girl in Swedish history to be born with a right to the crown that cannot be taken away if a boy is born later. She is also the first person in Swedish history to be born to a female heir apparent (someone who is definitely going to inherit the throne).

Princess Estelle's Education

Princess Estelle started preschool on August 25, 2014. She attended Äventyret Preschool in Danderyd Municipality, Stockholm. In August 2018, she began attending the Campus Manilla School. This school is located in Royal Djurgården.

Princess Estelle's Public Life

Since she was born, Princess Estelle has been in the public eye. This is because she is second in line to the Swedish throne. On May 17, 2014, when she was two years old, she opened a special fairytale path. This path was named "Duchess Estelle's Fairytale Path" in her honor. It is located in Tåkern, Östergötland.

When she was baptized, she received a small swan and a certificate for this trail. This showed that she would perform official duties there in the future. She also visited Linköping Castle. There, she was welcomed by Elisabeth Nilsson, Kristina Zetterström, and Ann-Catrine Hjerdt, who is the mayor of Linköping.

Princess Estelle became the godmother of her first cousin, Princess Ines, in June 2025.

Honors and Royal Symbols

Coat of arms of Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland
Arms
Royal Monogram of Princess Estelle of Sweden
Monogram

Princess Estelle has received several special honors:

  •  Sweden :
    • Order of the Seraphim - Ribbon bar.svg She is a Member and Commander of the Royal Order of the Seraphim. She received this honor on her birthday, February 23, 2012, and it was presented on May 22, 2012.
    • Commemorative Ruby Jubilee Medal of His Majesty The King (15092013).png She received the Commemorative Ruby Jubilee Medal of His Majesty The King on September 15, 2013.
    • SWE King Carl XVI Gustaf Jubilee Medal III.png She received the Commemorative 70th Birthday Medal of His Majesty The King on April 30, 2016.
    • Commemorative Golden Jubilee Medal of His Majesty The King (15092023).png She received the Commemorative Golden Jubilee Medal of His Majesty The King on September 15, 2023.
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