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Princess Sofia in yellow outfit holding Princess Ines© Jonas Ekströmer/TT/Shutterstock

Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip's baby daughter Princess Ines is angelic at christening - best photos

The Swedish royals gathered at the royal christening

Danielle Stacey
Online Royal CorrespondentLondon
Updated: June 13, 2025
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The Swedish royals gathered at the Drottningholm Palace Chapel to celebrate Princess Ines' royal christening on Friday.

Princess Sofia, 40, proudly carried her four-month-old daughter as she and her husband, Prince Carl Philip, 46, arrived at the service with their three older sons in tow.

As tradition, Princess Ines wore the royal christening gown, which has been in use since the baptism of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten in 1906. 

The day had double celebrations for the couple as they marked their milestone tenth wedding anniversary, after sharing some never-before-seen images from their nuptials.

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia led the rest of the Swedish royals at the service, including Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel with their children, Princess Estelle, 13, and Prince Oscar, nine.

Estelle was one of the five godparents chosen for Princess Ines, alongside some of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia's closest friends.

See the best photos from the day… 

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King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar during Princess Ines' christening© Anders Wiklund/TT/Shutterstock

The King and Queen

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were seated next to Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel and their children. 

Silvia and Victoria matched in spring floral outfits while the monarch sported military uniform.

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King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria. Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill with children in the second row during Princess Ines' christening© Anders Wiklund/TT/Shutterstock

Proud gran and auntie

Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria were spotted cooing over baby Ines, who was seated opposite with her parents. 

Prince Carl Philip's younger sister, Princess Madeleine, attended the service with her husband, Christopher O'Neill, and their children - Princess Leonore, Prince Nicolas and Princess Adrienne. 

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Prince Gabriel, Prince Alexander, Princess Sofia and with Princess Ines© Jonas Ekströmer/TT/Shutterstock

Proud mum

Princess Sofia looked beautiful in a yellow outfit for her daughter's christening, while the couple's three sons were dressed in neutral suits. 

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Prince Carl Philip kisses baby Ines © Jonas Ekströmer/TT/Shutterstock

Father-daughter moment

During one sweet moment, Prince Carl Philip gently kissed his baby daughter on the head. 

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Prince Carl Philip of Sweden (L) and Princess Sofia of Sweden (2nd L) with Princess Ines and the christening celebrants the Chief Chaplain, Bishop Johan Dalman and the Pastor of the Royal Court Assembly, Ordinary Chaplain Michael Bjerkhagen© Getty

Sofia's outfit

While Prince Carl Philip sported his naval uniform, Princess Sofia looked elegant in a yellow long-sleeved chiffon gown with a tiered skirt. She accessorised with matching heels and a headband. 

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Princess Ines with her godparents© Anders Wiklund/TT/Shutterstock

Godparents

During the service, Princess Ines' godparents stood at the front of the chapel.

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia chose Claes Kockum, Sandrine Kockum, Fredrik von der Esch, Princess Estelle and Tiara Larsson. 

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Prince Alexander and Prince Gabriel and
Prince Julian helped to pour the water into the font© Anders Wiklund/TT/Shutterstock

Helping hand

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia's sons, Prince Alexander, Prince Gabriel and Prince Julian, helped to pour the blessed water from Öland into the baptismal font. 


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Princess Sofia with her daughter Princess Ines and Chaplain Johan Dalman© Anders Wiklund/TT/Shutterstock

Content baby

Princess Ines seemed fascinated by everything that was going on during the service, as she sat contently in her mother's arms.

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The chief priest, Bishop Johan Dalman, holds up Princess Ines after he baptizes her© Jonas Ekströmer/TT/Shutterstock

Officially baptised

The chief priest, Bishop Johan Dalman, held up Princess Ines after he baptised her, as her proud parents looked on.

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Prince Carl Philip with his daughter Princess Ines and Princess Sofia © Anders Wiklund/TT/Shutterstock

Family moment

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia beamed after their daughter was officially baptised.

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King Carl XVI Gustaf strokes baby Ines head© Jonas Ekströmer/TT/Shutterstock

Gift from Grandpa

King Carl XVI Gustaf presented his granddaughter with a blue sash at her baptism. 

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Princess Sofia's sister,  Lina Hellqvist and Mattias Wikstrom with children Ellie and Lily © Alamy Stock Photo

Lina Hellqvist

Princess Sofia's sister Lina Hellqvist and her husband, Mattias Wikström, attended with their daughters, Ellie and Lily.

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 Princess Sofia's sister Sara Hellqvist and Martin Bailey © Alamy Stock Photo

Sara Hellqvist

Princess Sofia's younger sister, Sara, with her husband, Martin Bailey.

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Princess Sofia of Sweden, Princess Ines of Sweden, Prince Alexander of Sweden and Prince Gabriel of Sweden after the service© Getty Images

After the service

After the service, the Swedish royals posed for photographs in the brilliant June sunshine as a gun salute took place. 

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Princess Estelle posing alongside Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia and children© Getty Images

Godmother Estelle

Proud godmother Princess Estelle stood alongside the family for a snap. The teenager looked pretty in a Ida Sjöstedt peach-pink floral dress, which belongs to Crown Princess Victoria.

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Crown Princess Victoria in floral dress with Prince Daniel and Prince Oscar© Getty Images

Crown Princess Victoria

​​​​Crown Princess Victoria wore a pink floral Dolce & Gabbana dress while Prince Daniel and Prince Oscar sported dark suits and blue ties. 

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Princess Madeleine posed with her family© Getty Images

Princess Madeleine

Princess Madeleine opted for a lavender Safiyaa London peplum dress, with her daughters, Leonore and Adrienne, matching her in lilac frocks. 

Christopher and Nicolas looked smart in suits 

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 Queen Silvia of Sweden and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden leave after the christening of Princess Ines of Sweden© Getty Images

King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia

A wave from King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia as they headed to the private family lunch after the service.

Princess Sofia: 5 surprising facts

Princess Sofia sitting in black top© Getty

1. Her yoga qualification

Sofia became a qualified yoga instructor in New York in 2005 while also studying business development, going on to open her own studio and launch a clothing range. 

2.  Her three tattoos

Sofia has a sun on her back, a butterfly on her ribcage, and a small ankle tattoo. 

3. Her waitressing days 

Sofia worked as a waitress in New York pizzeria Serafina from 2055 to 2007

4. Her reality TV moment 

Sofia dallied with reality television in 2004, appearing in Paradise Hotel which saw singles living together in a luxury hotel.

5. Her modelling days

Sofia was a model in her early 20s, appearing in magazines such as Vogue Scandinavia

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