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Sweden's National Day 2016: Prince Alexander's first royal engagement and so much more

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It was a day of celebrations for the Swedish royal family as they stepped out to commemorate the country's National Day. From Prince Alexander's public debut to Princess Estelle's carriage ride, check out the best pictures from the June 6 festivities.
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Prince Alexander of Sweden made his public debut outside the royal palace in Stockholm during the June 6 festivities. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia happily introduced their baby boy while opening the gates of the palace to members of the public. Photo: Michael Campanella/Getty Images
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The new mom gazed adoringly at her son outside of the palace gates, where she greeted crowds wearing a traditional outfit in Sweden's national colors.Photo: Luca Teuchmann/Luca Teuchmann / WireImage
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Crown Princess Victoria stepped out for the celebrations in a floral printed dress and pink cardigan while accompanied by her husband Prince Daniel.Photo: Luca Teuchmann/Luca Teuchmann / WireImage
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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden participated in a ceremony celebrating Sweden's National Day at Skansen in Stockholm.Photo: Michael Campanella/Getty Images
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Princess Sofia shared a laugh between her sister-in-law Princess Madeleine and her husband Prince Carl Philip at the Skansen open-air museum in Stockholm.Photo: MAJA SUSLIN/TT/AFP/Getty Images
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Baby Prince Oscar sat this one out as his mom Crown Princess Victoria, sister Princes Estelle and dad Prince Daniel enjoyed a carriage ride through the streets of Stockholm.Photo: Luca Teuchmann/Luca Teuchmann / WireImage
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Sweden's monarchs arrived accompanied by members of their family to a ceremony celebrating Sweden's national Day at Skansen.Photo: Michael Campanella/Getty Images
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Prince Daniel only had eyes for his wife, Crown Princess Victoria upon their arrival to Skansen.Photo: Michael Campanella/Getty Images
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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greeted well-wishers at the 150-year anniversary of the Sofiero Castle during the National Day celebrations in Helsingborg, Sweden.Photo: BJORN LINDGREN/AFP/Getty Images
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Princess Madeleine — who attended the festivities sans her husband Christopher O'Neill and children Princess Leonore and Prince Nicolas — looked lovely in a traditional blue, yellow and white Swedish outfit while holding a bouquet of complementing flowers at the Skansen open-air museum.Photo: MAJA SUSLIN/TT/AFP/Getty Images
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Prince Carl Philip of Sweden (right) looked smart in his military uniform at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.Photo: Michael Campanella/Getty Images
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Princess Madeleine waved to the crowds while riding alone in a carriage in Stockholm.Photo: Luca Teuchmann/Luca Teuchmann / WireImage
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Ten-hut! Prince Carl Philip gave a salute during a ceremony commemorating Sweden's National Day at the Stockholm Palace.Photo: Michael Campanella/Getty Images

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