Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden celebrated their daughter Princess Ines turning one year old on February 7 with a charming photo shared on their official Instagram account. The image captures the young princess beaming at the camera, dressed in a delightful blue frock topped with a tiny bow.
The caption reads: “Today we celebrate our little ray of sunshine Ines, who turns 1 year old.” Fans flooded the comments with warm birthday wishes, including one that stated, “She’s so beautiful! Happy birthday little Princess! God bless your life.” Another commented, “What a beautiful photo! Wishing the sweet little Princess Ines, who is surely a blessing in disguise, the most loving and joyful first birthday ever! I can’t wait to follow along and watch this little girl grow up.”
Royal Lineage and Background
Princess Ines Marie Lilian Silvia, Duchess of Västerbotten, entered the world on February 7, 2025, at Danderyd Hospital in Stockholm. She stands eighth in line to the Swedish throne. Unlike some royals, she does not carry the HRH title, in line with King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 2019 decision to streamline titles for family members not expected to perform official duties as adults. This applies to the children of Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia, Princess Madeleine, and Chris O’Neill.
Christening Ceremony Details
On June 13, Princess Ines received her christening at Drottningholm Palace Chapel, coinciding with her parents’ tenth wedding anniversary. Following tradition, she wore the historic royal christening gown, first used for Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, in 1906.
The event drew key members of the Swedish royal family, including King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, and their children, Princess Estelle, 13, and Prince Oscar, nine. Princess Estelle served as one of Ines’ five godparents, joined by close friends of her parents.
