The Swedish royal family donned traditional clothing to celebrate the country’s national day in the capital Stockholm on Thursday.
A beaming Crown Princess Victoria, 46, heir to the throne, waved to the crowd as she rode in a horse-drawn carriage with her husband Prince Daniel, 50, and their children, Princess Estelle, 12, and Prince Oscar. eight.
Celebrated annually on June 6, Swedish National Day marks the accession to the throne of Gustav Vasa in 1523, making Sweden an independent country, free from the Danish-ruled Kalmar Union.
Although June 6 has been a public holiday since 2005, it has been celebrated in Sweden for much longer.
And it wasn’t just Crown Princess Victoria’s young family that was on the move.
Crown Princess Victoria (right) and daughter Princess Estelle wore traditional costumes for the Swedish National Day
Also in attendance were Princess Victoria’s younger brother Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland, 45, and his wife Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland, 39.
Their parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf, 78, and Queen Silvia, 80, were also present but did not ride in the carriage.
While the male royals were dressed in smart suits and blue ties, Crown Princess Victoria, Princess Estelle and Princess Sofia all dazzled in the traditional ‘Sverigedräkten’ folk dress, long worn by the women of the royal family at public events .
The bright outfit, developed in the early 20th century, which reflects the Swedish flag, consists of a white blouse with a blue tabard embroidered with flowers, a yellow overskirt and a white headscarf.
A series of sweet images show the Swedish royal family smiling together and clearly enjoying the festivities.
A wholesome photo shows Princess Estelle holding her mother’s hand while her younger brother holds their father’s hand.
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, who married in 2015, appeared to enjoy the celebrations together as they wrapped their arms around each other.
Every year the King and Queen take part in a ceremony at Skansen, Stockholm’s open-air museum.
Accompanied by Prince Daniel, Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Estelle rode through Stockholm in a horse-drawn carriage
Also in attendance were Prince Carl Philip, 45, and Princess Sofia, 39 (pictured), dressed in traditional clothing
Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Estelle smiled as they waved to the gathered crowds at the event
The beaming royal family was accompanied in the carriage by their youngest member, Prince Oscar, aged eight
Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Estelle held hands as they walked, while Prince Oscar held his father’s hand
Crown Princess Victoria wore a traditional dress consisting of a white blouse with a blue tabard embroidered with flowers, a yellow overskirt and a white headscarf
During the event, the blue and yellow Swedish flag is hoisted on the mast, while children in traditional peasant costumes present the royal couple with bouquets of summer flowers.
National Day now also welcomes new Swedish citizens and welcomes them with special ceremonies held throughout the country.
Last Thursday, Crown Princess Victoria was photographed sharing a sweet moment with daughter Estelle as the young royal joined her parents for an official engagement.
The family stepped out to visit a new installation at the Princess Estelle Sculpture Park in Djurgården, named after the 12-year-old future Queen of Sweden, to attend the unveiling of a new installation entitled ‘The Inner Flow of Life’ by the Italian artist Giuseppe Penone.
Estelle looked every bit like her graceful mother as the two matched in summery white dresses.
The pair were pictured side by side looking ethereal in elegant button-down dresses with loose ponytails.
Victoria’s dress was cinched at the waist with a chic white belt and finished with a patterned hem.
Princess Estelle, 12, looked regal as she waved to the crowds in Stockholm during today’s festivities
King Carl XVI Gustaf, 78, and Queen Silvia, 80, (center) were also present, but did not ride in the carriage
Meanwhile, her daughter Estelle wore a slightly shorter number with a pattern of flower and leaf stems.
The Princess Estelle Sculpture Park at Royal Djurgården in Stockholm was built by the royal couple in 2019 as part of a country initiative to promote cultural activities and make contemporary art more accessible.
It is expanded annually and already includes the works ‘Hoop-La’ by Alice Aycock, ‘Life Rings’ by Elmgreen & Dragset and ‘Wind Sculpture in Bronze I’ by Yinka Shonibare.