Swedish Royals Announce Name of Newborn Princess
Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip's daughter, born February 7, is named Ines Marie Lilian Silvia and holds the title Duchess of Västerbotten.
- Princess Ines is the fourth child of Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip, joining her three older brothers: Alexander, Gabriel, and Julian.
- She was born on February 7, 2025, at 1:10 PM in Danderyds Hospital, according to the Swedish Royal Court.
- Ines is the ninth grandchild of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia but will not be part of the Swedish Royal House or hold the title of Royal Highness.
- Her name honors family members, including her grandmother Queen Silvia, her maternal grandmother Marie Britt Rotman, and the late Princess Lilian.
- In 2019, King Carl Gustaf determined that only the children of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel would undertake royal duties at the highest level.