Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip of Sweden have shared their first photograph of all four of their children together, following the birth of their daughter Princess Ines on February 7.
The royal couple posted the heartwarming images on Instagram, showing their three sons – Prince Alexander, Prince Gabriel, 7, and Prince Julian, 3 – holding their new baby sister.
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who announced Princess Beatrice had given birth to baby Athena on January 22, congratulated the Swedish royal Family.
He wrote: “❤️ congratulations”
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi has congratulated Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, who shared the first photograph of all four of their children together
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A second touching photograph captures Prince Julian giving Princess Ines a tender kiss on the forehead, with the newborn’s eyes wide open.
The Swedish royals wrote: “It turned out to be a perfect little quartet.”
The Prince and Princess of Sweden expressed their gratitude for the congratulatory messages received for little Ines.
King Carl XVI Gustaf announced his granddaughter’s full name – Princess Ines Marie Lilian Silvia – during a Council of State at the Royal Palace on 10 February.
The first picture of the Swedish royal baby mirrors the photo of Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, who was born just over two weeks earlier
A thanksgiving service for the new princess was held the same day, attended by key members of the Swedish royal family including King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Madeleine.
While Princess Sofia and the newborn Princess Ines were not present, Prince Carl Philip attended the service with his three sons.
The first solo photograph of Princess Ines was also shared on February 10 via Instagram, taken by Princess Sofia herself.
The intimate image showed the sleeping princess lying on her side beneath a blanket, dressed in a white and pink outfit.
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Athena is Edoardo’s second child with his wife, Princess Beatrice, however has a son named Wolfie from his previous relationship with Dara Huang.
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The first picture of the Swedish royal baby mirrors the photo of Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, who was born just over two weeks earlier.
Athena is Edoardo’s second child with his wife, Princess Beatrice, who he married in 2020.
He has a son named Wolfie from his previous relationship with Dara Huang.
Athena was born on Wednesday, January 22 at 12:57pm at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.