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An unusual name for Europe’s newest royal baby and she’s also now a duchess

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10th February 2025

The name of the newest royal baby in Europe has been revealed – and it’s a rather unusual pick.

The baby daughter of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden has been called Ines.

Princess Ines, Duchess of Vasterbotten
(Photo by Princess Sofia)

Her full name is Ines Marie Lilian Silvia. She will be known as Princess Ines of Sweden.

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have named their daughter Ines
(Sara Friberg/Kungl. Hovstaterna)

Her grandfather, King Carl XVI Gustaf, revealed what his latest grandchild had been called in a special meeting at the Royal Palace

He also announced she will become Duchess of Vasterbotten. The King of Sweden has given all his grandchildren honorary duchies at the time of their births.

Queen Silvia of Sweden’s newest grandchild has been named in her honour
(SVT still/ fair use)

However, following a decision by the king made in 2019, Ines won’t be an HRH. King Carl Gustaf ruled that only his children and the children of his heir, Crown Princess Victoria, would have that style. His other grandchildren, including Ines, are princes or princesses but not HRH.

Princess Ines was born on February 7 2025 at Danderyd Hospital. She is the fourth child and first daughter of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia and a little sister for Prince Alexander, Prince Gabriel and Prince Julien.

Princess Lilian of Sweden
Princess Lilian of Sweden has been remembered in the name of the country’s newest royal
(Wiki Commons)

While her first name is unusual in royal circles, her middle names all have a special significance in her family. Marie is the name of her maternal grandmother and Silvia is the name of her paternal grandmother. Lilian was the name of Prince Carl Philip’s great aunt to whom he and his family were very close.

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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.