Birth of Princess Ines of Sweden (2024)

Princess Ines
Photo: Princess Sofia

Prince Carl Philip & Princess Sofia of Sweden welcomed their 4th child/1st daughter on Friday. The baby will be a Princess, but with no "HRH" style. The baby is 8th in line to the throne. 

The baby is named:

Princess Ines Marie Lilian Silvia, Duchess of Västerbotten

Schedule

Friday 7th 

• 1:10 PM
• Princess Sofia gives birth to a healthy baby girl at Danderyd Hopsital
• 3645 grams
• 49 cm long
• 4:30 PM
• Palace makes official announcement about the Birth
• "We are happy to welcome our newborn daughter into the world. The big brothers are now looking forward to getting to know their new little sister," - Prince Carl Philip

Saturday 8th 

• Princess Sofia and baby girl are released from hospital. 
• Noon
• 21-Gun Salute from the Skeppsholmen salute station in Stockholm and from the salute stations in Boden, Härnösand, Karlskrona and Gothenburg.

Monday 10th 

• ? (Possibly)
• First Official Photo?
• 11:15 AM
• King Carl Gustaf hold a Council Meeting
• informs government of baby's title, name and address
• 11:30 AM
• Council Meeting Photocall with Media
• 12:15 PM 
• Te Deum Service at The Royal Chapel at Stockholm Royal Palace
• Attended by:
• Immediate family
• Representatives of Riksdag (Parliament), Government and Official Sweden
• Royal Staff
• 1 PM to 4 PM 
• Congratulations List at Royal Palace
• Members of the public can sign book of congratulations.