Christening of Prince Gabriel of Sweden: December 1, 2017


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The Official Guest List:
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The Royal Family:
HM King
HM Queen
HKH Crown Princess Victoria
HKH Prince Daniel
HKH Princess Estelle
HKH Prince Oscar
HKH Prince Carl Philip
HKH Princess Sofia
HKH Prince Alexander
HKH Princess Madeleine
Mr. Christopher O'Neill


Estelle, Oscar and Alexander are listed but not Leonore and Nicolas. Maybe today Madeleine's both pregnant and godmother on duty, they decided to leave the children at home? But as previous commented before, children are unpredictable so maybe eventually they will show up.
 
I think that Daniel is an obvious choice for godparent when Madeleines third child arrives. If they have a fourth, I do think that Sofia would be chosen as well.

We could see both. Madeleine and Chris do six godparents. Their pattern has been 2 family members and 1 friend from each of them. Since Madeleine has used a cousin from both sides already, she may choose to use both her brother and sister in law. Chris has used his brother in laws already.

Not really surprised no Daniel yet. Honestly it makes more sense they would use their actual siblings first. And then if they used Daniel instead of Madeleine, there would be the whole 'see they are feuding'. It would also be more fitting, if not using Madeleine, to use her husband. Chris hasn't been either.

Estelle, Oscar and Alexander are listed but not Leonore and Nicolas. Maybe today Madeleine's both pregnant and godmother on duty, they decided to leave the children at home? But as previous commented before, children are unpredictable so maybe eventually they will show up.

Yes we saw how much of a handful Leonor was for Madeleine when Oscar was baptized. Madeleine being pregnant, it makes sense that they may choose not to bring two active kids with them.
 
In other news, from the guest list:

Sofias sister Lina Frejd is (of course) attending, but without her husband.
Only foreign royalty is prince Leopold of Bavara and his wife (I thought they would be there, he's Carl Philips godfather).
From the group of politicians, we're missing Annie Lööf. Besides her, most of the leaders for the political parties are there.... and for some reason, the ambassador from Bolivia, of all places, is attending.
 
Dagmar von Arbin and Marianne Bernadotte have just arrived.
Looking terrific as usual.

Live streaming here: SVT
 
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I guess Leonore and Nicolas won't attend as there are no little chairs for them in the church.
 
I guess Leonore and Nicolas won't attend as there are no little chairs for them in the church.

I saw two little chairs, one on each side. The one on the right must belong to Estelle (between Victoria & Daniel), but what about the one on the left where godparents usually sit? It's between the 1st chair and the 2nd chair, which means it's next to Madeleine...
 
I saw two little chairs, one on each side. The one on the right must belong to Estelle (between Victoria & Daniel), but what about the one on the left where godparents usually sit? It's between the 1st chair and the 2nd chair, which means it's next to Madeleine...

It's between the parents' chairs. Carl Philip and Sofia will sit next to the godparents as for Alexander's christening.
 
It's between the parents' chairs. Carl Philip and Sofia will sit next to the godparents as for Alexander's christening.

Ah so that's for little Alexander? But if Alexander gets a chair, wouldn't Oscar get one too? Interesting.

Anyway we'll know in a few minutes.
 
No Leonore and Nicholas today - I think that's the safest option for Madeleine, so I totally understand that. And Alexander has certainly grown up fast!
 
Brittani Barger‏ @brittani_91
Princess Sofia in the traditional dress of Darlana (Gabriel's duchy and where she is from).
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♔ Royal_Reporter‏ @Royal__Reporter 1 Dec 2017
Princess Sofia, Carl Philip and their children arriving for their Son's Christening. Sofia in the traditional dress of Darlana (Gabriel's duchy and where she is from).
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♔ Royal_Reporter‏ @Royal__Reporter 1 Dec 2017
The King and Queen of #Sweden arrive at the Christening of the prince Gabriel.
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♔ Royal_Reporter‏ @Royal__Reporter 1 Dec 2017
Crown Princess Victoria arrives with her family. #Sweden
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HRH Princess Sofia‏ @PRINCESSANSOFIA 1 Dec 2017
The Swedish Royal Family and godparents arriving at Drottningholm Palace Chapel. #RoyalChristening
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Brittani Barger‏ @brittani_91 1 Dec 2017
Princess Estelle pouring the water while aunt Madeleine looks on.
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♔ Royal_Reporter‏ @Royal__Reporter 1 Dec 2017
Prince Gabriel's Christening #Sweden
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Brittani Barger‏ @brittani_91 24m24 minutes ago
Princess Sofia announcing his name.
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Brittani Barger‏ @brittani_91 1 Dec 2017
The sprinkling of the water just took place. Gabriel began crying as soon as he left his mother's arms.
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Princess Estelle happily putting the water in the font at Prince Gabriel’s christening | December 1, 2017
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Princess Estelle at Prince Gabriel’s christening | December 1, 2017
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Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Oscar and Princess Estelle at Prince Gabriel’s christening | December 1, 2017
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Prince Alexander with his father Prince Carl Philip at his brother, Prince Gabriel’s christening | December 1, 2017
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Prince Alexander with his father Prince Carl Philip (Prince Alexander with his father Prince Carl Philip)
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Live stream from here too: Prins Gabriels dop - Sveriges Kungahus

Hero of the day, Prince Gabriel: https://media.shootitlive.com/PE9zLm3A5UdeXnvHg0DF6CczwnY/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
Sofia in traditional folk dress: https://media.shootitlive.com/PFkxy2SqwFY1zchS2yCQy6qIrB3/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
Carl Philip with Alexander: https://media.shootitlive.com/Npr3TcLc41Dg9Rr2B5TzagiQE8A/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
Victoria: https://media.shootitlive.com/2t1z4sWofOAEtTqXY23KIfZAM7C/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
Victoria in deep red jacket and skirt. She looks the best she has looked in a while.
Oscar and Estelle: https://media.shootitlive.com/Q8PfwGr3oSSqe2tiZ0D0ibdoPUU/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
Carl Philip: https://media.shootitlive.com/3oDCNinRmeRBYBKNScwsCEEt4Vr/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
I think CP looks 1000x better when he isn't having that gunk on his hair!
Madeleine and Estelle: https://media.shootitlive.com/T3nKptlkMuE5iCR7XDLxdAwXvoX/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
Madeleine in something pink and where did she find that ugly coat??
Estelle having fun: https://media.shootitlive.com/U26pWfal2IJi4EFjAqCVMlVpKI1/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
With godparents: https://media.shootitlive.com/Mv1iCCgdMSSPLNvYW5kjp30E8OS/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
Alexander: https://media.shootitlive.com/Fk0VCAKRcZNwwGWLVXB6NQutGGg/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
Grumpy-looking Oscar: https://media.shootitlive.com/HaI8wxokBQZRrqthnSpBVl7sn1g/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
Cute moment, Oscar and Victoria: https://media.shootitlive.com/XIvTyAnM2gYvdJjnCQl4oMT3T3t/1200.jpg?project_id=expressen/2934
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What a beautiful family, I love that Sofia wore a traditional dress to represent the duchy that is going to be her son's. What a very smart lady she is indeed. And I love the traditional outfit also, very festive and pretty.

Victoria looked gorgeous in that fabulous red suit, how becoming on her, the fit, the tailoring, the color, the style, just perfect on her. And Estelle is adorable......and ready for fun it seems, a beautiful child.

Oscar looks so like his grandfather the king.......oh does he ever, even the grumpy face ..

Carl Philip looks so much better without all that grease in his hair, really now a good looking man........and he has a really cute family now, one look of his is like......do not mess with my family I read on his face....:lol:

In all a nice ceremony for the newest member for the royal family.
 
From finnish press
Tyylikäs perhe_ Kruununprinsessa Victoria edusti hehkuvan punaisessa – pikku Estellen, 5, asu sävy sävyyn_ Aivan kuin äitinsä - Kuninkaalliset - Ilta-Sanomat
Kruununprinsessa Victoria säväyttää tulipunaisessa tyylissä – suloinen Estelle on kuin ilmetty äitinsä - Viihde - MTV.fi
Prinsessa Madeleine purjehti talviristiäisiin vaaleanpunaisessa luomuksessa – tärkeä rooli kummina_ Riidat Sofian kanssa historiaa - Kuninkaalliset - Ilta-Sanomat
Mikä show! Pikkuprinssi Alexander, 1, kirmasi pitkin kirkkoa – isä Carl Philip aivan pulassa - Kuninkaalliset - Ilta-Sanomat
Prinsessa Sofia säväytti ristiäisissä kansallisasussa - prinsessa Estellen ja Victoria-äidin asut sävy sävyyn
Ruotsissa juhlittiin kuninkaallisia ristiäisiä – prinsessa Sofia yllätti asuvalinnallaan - Viihde - MTV.fi

Marshals of the court, Karolin A. Johansson and Lars-Erik Tindre, the Heads of Victoria's and the King's Households.
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Count Bertil and countess Jill Bernadotte af Wisborg
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The grand old ladies, Dagmar von Arbin (101) and countess Marianne Bernadotte af Wisborg (93)
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Oscar and Emma Magnuson
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Gustaf and Vicky Magnuson
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Prime minister Stefan Löfven with wife Ulla
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Congratulations Prince Gabriel of Sweden and Swedish Royal Family
 
Congrats to all of the Swedish Royal Family on this day!! Always fantastic to see another member of the family christened. Sofia looked radiant in her traditional dress. Since Alexander's duchy is tied to his father's side, then it is so nice that Gabriel's duchy is linked to his mother. Well done. Everyone looked so happy. Victoria and family looked absolutely gorgeous and Madeline looked serene and happy. Missed seeing her children but I am sure that it was nice for her to be able to focus on the ceremony. Lovely day!!!
 
I just love how we get to see the Swedish royals interacting as a family...playing with nieces and nephews, doting on grandchildren...I realize that each royal family does things their own way but it's so refreshing to get those glimpses of a family being a family rather than always being protocol and duty focused. Always such lovely shots of the three siblings with each other's children, the king and queen with grandchildren on their knees. What a lovely day for the family!
 
And now Margareta Thorgen told to Svensk Damtidning that Leonore and Nicolas are in London and Madeleine and Chris are flying back home this evening. Madeleine and Chrish came just to the christening and it would have been tough for the children to fly to Sweden and back. They were in USA some weeks ago and the children are still feeling jet lag. Madeleine, Chris and the children come back to Sweden for the Nobel festivities.
Leonore och Nicolas kvar i London _ Svensk Damtidning
 
The group photo:

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I just love how we get to see the Swedish royals interacting as a family...playing with nieces and nephews, doting on grandchildren...I realize that each royal family does things their own way but it's so refreshing to get those glimpses of a family being a family rather than always being protocol and duty focused. Always such lovely shots of the three siblings with each other's children, the king and queen with grandchildren on their knees. What a lovely day for the family!

In the days of King Gustaf VI Adolf (Carl Gustaf's grandfather) and King Gustaf V (CG's great-grandfather), the Swedish royal family was actually considered pretty "stiff" and the Swedish royal court was probably the most formal court in Scandinavia. The latter is still true today to some extent, but I suspect that Queen Silvia in particular added a "Brazilian touch" to the family that had a big influence on her children. In addition, the marriages of King Carl Gustaf's children to commoners, especially in the case of Victoria and Carl Philip, also added a sense of "normality" to the family IMHO.
 
Is there a picture of Gabriel in the cradle somewhere?
 
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