Princess Sofia: Pregnant with baby number 4! This is how her sons reacted

Princess Sofia
Pregnant with baby number 4! This is how her sons reacted to the new arrival

With their announcement on Monday, September 2, 2024, Prince Carl Philip, 45, and Princess Sofia, 39, caused a big surprise. The royal couple are expecting another child – and the whole world is happy for them. “News like this is so gratifying. Everyone is grateful and happy,” said court information chief Margareta Thorgren when asked by “Svensk Damtidning”. She also knows how the couple's three children reacted to the baby news.

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are expecting their fourth child

After all, a fourth sibling also means a big change for Prince Alexander, 8, Prince Gabriel, 7, and Prince Julian, 3. But the anticipation of the new thing seems to outweigh everything else. “The boys have received the information and are very happy and find the whole thing very exciting,” reveals the spokesperson.

The new addition to the family does not only bring change for Carl Philip and Sofia's family, but also for the line of succession. Princess Victoria, 47, remains at the top, followed by Princess Estelle, 12, and Prince Oscar, 8. Carl Philip is followed by his sons in order of age. Princess Madeleine, 42, previously occupied eighth place, but she has now been pushed down to ninth place by the new village.

Baby joy in the Swedish royal family
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are expecting their fourth child

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However, Johan T. Lindwall, editor-in-chief of “Svensk Damtidning”, admits in an interview with “Efter fem” that the new couple will not be “Royal Highnesses” despite the shift in the line of succession. “They will be part of the royal family, but not of the royal house. They will also not have royal royalties, they will not have any duties to work for the royal family,” explains the expert, adding: “That is what the king does.” A few years ago, things changed so that only the family of Crown Princess Victoria is part of the royal family and represents the royal family.

Secret photo shoot in Norway

As the Swedish court announced, the baby is expected in February 2025. Pregnant Princess Sofia is doing well. On her trip to Norway to attend the wedding of Princess Märtha Louise, 52, and Durek Verrett, 49, her baby bump remained undiscovered. So she and her lover were able to keep their little secret in peace amidst the wedding hustle and bustle and take a photo together for the official announcement unnoticed by the public. What better backdrop could be for this than the panorama of the Geiranger Fjord?

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The 39-year-old was able to enjoy the trip to the fullest. “She was fine, and she was fine during the trip to Norway and Märtha and Durek's wedding this weekend,” confirmed court spokeswoman Margareta Thorgren. This means that the Swedish dream couple can enjoy the calm before the storm for a while before everyday life as a family of six begins.

Source used: svenskdam.se

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