Prince Alexander of Sweden's royal christening: All the best photos

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November 30, 2017
Prince Carl Philip holds baby, Princess Sofia smiles beside him, both in formal wear.
There's no doubt 2016 was an exciting year for Prince Carl Philip and his wife Princess Sofia, a former model and reality TV star. Less than a year after they tied the knot, the happy couple, who married on June 13, 2015, welcomed their first baby Prince Alexander in April. On September 9, 2016, the whole royal family gathered in style for Prince Alexander's christening at Drottningholm Palace Chapel, in a display of joy and happiness for the new little prince. And now, as Carl Philip and Sofia prepare for their new son Prince Gabriel's christening on December 1, click through to look back on all the special moments from Alexander's big day.Photo: Getty Images
Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland holds a baby in a white lace dress.
For her son's christening Drottningholm Palace Chapel, Sofia wore a white lace dress and pearl hairband that went perfectly with her son's gown.Photo: Getty Images
Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland and Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden with their two daughters.
Carl Philip's sister and brother-in-law, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, matched with their children, too. Daniel's vest complemented son Prince Oscar's overalls, while young Princess Estelle wore a mini-me version of her mom's lace Elie Saab dress.Photo: Getty Images
Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, holds a baby while a man and another child stand nearby.
Princess Madeleine and husband Chris O´Neill with their children, Princess Leonore and Prince Nicolas.Photo: Getty Images
Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, holds a child, both smiling.
Princess Madeleine wore a pretty floral print dress by Erdem.Photo: Getty Images
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in military uniform stands next to a woman in a pink suit.
Looking very elegant themselves, grandparents King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were seated next to Sofia's parents during the ceremony.Photo: Getty Images
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, holds a baby in a pink dress and headband.
Nestled in his mother's arms, little Prince Oscar was taking in all the action.Photo: Getty Images
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia hold their baby, interacting with Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, who holds her baby.
The cuteness factor skyrocketed as Oscar and his cousin Alexander shared a special baby-bonding moment together.Photo: Getty Images
Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland and Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland with their baby at a formal event.
The look of love! The proud parents couldn't have appeared more content during the emotional ceremony.Photo: Getty Images
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia hold their baby during a baptism ceremony with clergy.
Baby Alexander was baptized using water from a spring on the island of Öland – a long-standing tradition – surrounded by his parents and godparents. Photo: Getty Images
An older woman with white hair holds a baby in a white dress in front of a crucifix.
Archbishop Antje Jackelen held Prince Alexander up with a smile at the Palace Chapel altar.Photo: Getty Images
Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland holds her baby as a man in military uniform, likely a royal, places a pin on the infant's clothing.
Grandfather King Carl XVI Gustaf got in his own special moment with his youngest grandson.Photo: Getty Images
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