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Princess Ines: celebratory baptism in Drottningholm Castle, Sweden!
Princess Ines was baptized on June 13, 2025 in Sweden at Drottningholm Palace, accompanied by royal traditions and celebrations.
Princess Ines: celebratory baptism in Drottningholm Castle, Sweden!
Today, June 13, 2025, a ceremonial baptism took place at the picturesque Drottningholm Castle in Sweden. Princess Ines, born on February 7, 2025, received her name there in a festive setting. The event also marked the 10th wedding anniversary of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia.
The ceremony was led by Bishop Johan Dalman and Court Chaplain Michael Bjerkhagen. The godmother, Princess Estelle, second in line to the Swedish throne, was also present. Princess Sofia, the mother of little Ines, co-wrote the baptism song “Till my last breath” and wore a bright, sunny yellow dress by Lars Wallin.
Family and succession to the throne
Princess Ines Marie Lilian Silvia, who bears the title Duchess of Västerbotten, is the ninth grandchild of King Carl XVI. Gustaf and Queen Silvia. It is noteworthy that Ines is not addressed as “Royal Highness,” even though she is part of the royal family. This is in connection with a decision by King Carl XVI. Gustaf from 2019, which states that only the children of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are allowed to carry out royal duties.
Ines has three older brothers: Prince Alexander, Prince Gabriel and Prince Julian. The succession to the Swedish throne regulates inheritance law, and currently the list is as follows:
| Succession to the throne |
|---|
| Crown Princess Victoria |
| Princess Estelle |
| Prince Oscar |
| Prince Carl Philip |
| Prince Alexander |
| Prince Gabriel |
| Prince Julian |
| Princess Ines |
| Princess Madeleine |
| Princess Leonore |
| Prince Nicolas |
| Princess Adrienne |
The Swedish royal family
The Swedish royal family, led by King Carl XVI. Gustaf since 1973, is an important part of Swedish society. King Carl was born on April 30, 1946 and has been married to Silvia, who became his queen, since June 19, 1976. They have three children together, including Crown Princess Victoria, who is in line to the throne.
The succession to the throne is regulated in the Succession Act of 1810, which originally only took male descendants into account. A change in the law in 1980 also allowed female descendants to become heir to the throne. The list is currently limited to the king's descendants and stipulates that the royal dignity is inherited according to birthright. A member of the royal family must devote themselves to the Evangelical Lutheran faith and be educated in this teaching.
These small but significant traditions and regulations demonstrate the enduring legacy of the Swedish monarchy and provide a framework for future generations.
Current information about the Swedish royal family can be found on Hejsweden and on the succession to the throne on Wikipedia). Further details about the baptism of Princess Ines are available in a report from Krone.