The Swedish Royal Court released the official photos from Prince Gabriel’s christening, which took place on Friday, 1 December at the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace.
The four images, taken by Erika Gerdemark, feature the young royal with his parents, grandparents, aunts and godparents.
Erika Gerdemark / Kungahuset.se
Erika Gerdemark / Kungahuset.se
Erika Gerdemark / Kungahuset.se
His…
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At noon local time in Sweden, His Royal Highness Prince Gabriel, the second son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, was christened into the Church of Sweden in the Royal Chapel of Drottningholm Palace.
The christening was airedlive on SVT and will remain on their website until 31 December for free viewing. It can be viewed here.
Princess Madeleine, Prince Carl Philip and Princess…
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