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A princess for Sweden – brand new royal baby arrives

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7th February 2025

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have welcomed their fourth child – and they have a brand new princess in the house!

Princess Sofia gave birth to a daughter on February 7th 2025.

The newest royal baby in Europe arrived at 1.10pm local time at the Danderyd hospital.

Mother and daughter are doing well.

No name has yet been shared for the baby who will have the title of Princess but won’t be an HRH.

Prince Carl Philip, only son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, and Princess Sofia already have three boys – Alexander, 8, Gabriel, 7 and 3 year old Julien.

Prince Carl Philip said his sons were looking forward to welcoming their little sister.

Carl Philip and Sofia’s daughter is a ninth grandchild for King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia.

The baby princess is eighth in line to the throne of Sweden.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.