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Princess Ines Baptized at Drottningholm Palace Chapel on Parents’ 10th Anniversary

The ceremony featured five godparents, including Princess Estelle, guiding the duchess of Västerbotten into royal life.

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Overview

  • Chief Chaplain Bishop Johan Dalman and Ordinary Chaplain Michael Bjerkhagen officiated the baptism of four-month-old Princess Ines.
  • Godparents named were Princess Estelle, Tiara Larsson, Fredrik von der Esch, Claes Kockum and Sandrine Kockum.
  • Princess Estelle’s role underscores her dual connection as cousin and future queen in her young goddaughter’s upbringing.
  • The service was attended by King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel among other royals.
  • A reception and private lunch followed the christening on the Drottningholm Palace grounds.