Prince Julian of Sweden, 3, steals the show at his grandfather’s birthday celebrations as he pulls faces and covers his ears… before it all gets too much
Prince Julian of Sweden made a mischievous face as he stood on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Stockholm today to mark King Carl XVI Gustaf’s birthday.
The son of Princess Sofia of Sweden and Prince Carl Philip stole the show with his cheeky facial expressions.
Julian, the youngest of King’s eight grandchildren Charles XVI Gustaf And Queen Silviaturned three at the end of March.
The young royal sat on his mother’s hip as he waved to the crowd of well-wishers hoping to catch a glimpse of the king on his 78th birthday.
He was joined by his siblings, Prince Alexander, seven, and Prince Gabriel, six, as they clapped, smiled and waved to royal fans.
The son of Princess Sofia of Sweden and Prince Carl Philip stole the show with his cheeky facial expressions
The young royal sat on his mother’s hip as he waved to the crowd hoping to catch a glimpse of the king on his 78th birthday
Prince Louis, who recently turned seven, famously put both hands to his ears and screamed as planes flew over the famous London landmark to mark the late Queen Elizabeth’s 2022 Platinum Jubilee Parade
Prince Julian’s facial expressions were similar to those of Prince Louis when he was pictured on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in honor of Trooping the Color in 2022.
Louis, who was four years old, the same age as Prince Julian at the time, is a big hit with the public and tends to grab all the attention for his candid expressions.
Prince Louis, who recently turned seven, famously put both hands to his ears and screamed as planes flew over London’s famous landmark in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth’s platinum anniversary parade.
Princess Sofia looked elegant in a white, conservative tweed style jacket with stylish oversized gold buttons.
She wore her golden brown locks in a relaxed, wavy blow-dry and wore dangling pearl earrings.
The family put on a sartorial show, with Princess Sofia and all three of her sons wearing white.
Prince Julian covered his ears, similar to Prince Louis during the 2022 flypast
Princess Sofia comforts her youngest son as he rests uneasily on the royal balcony today
Prince Julian was joined by his siblings, Prince Gabriel and Prince Alexander, for their grandfather’s birthday
Prince Julian, three, snuggles into his mother’s breast on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Stockholm today
The young prince looked like he had had a long day as he leaned against the barrier of the balcony
The Swedish royal family was on top form as they waved to people who wanted to catch a glimpse of the king on his birthday
Prince Carl Philip looked dapper as he donned his Swedish naval uniform. He graduated as a second lieutenant in December 2002 after training in the Navy.
In 2019, King Carl XVI Gustaf decided that Princess Sofia’s sons, as well as those of Prince Carl Philip’s sister Princess Madeline, will not have HRH titles.
Although they will still be called prince and princess, they will not receive any taxpayer money.
At the announcement, Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip said their children would have more freedom as they grow older.
When asked by Royal Central if she had ever considered stepping back from royal life, Sofia said: ‘No. Not really. I think I have found such a fantastic balance and I really see it as a positive that I have survived these stormy years.
“It’s such a huge advantage, because we have the opportunity to be a little bit in both worlds.”
Princess Victoria of Sweden was also in attendance with her husband, Prince Daniel, and their children, Princess Estelle, 12, and Prince Oscar, 8.
Prince Julian channeled the same energy as Prince Louis on the balcony today
The family put on a sartorial show, with Princess Sofia and all three of her sons wearing white
Princess Sofia’s youngest son, Prince Julian, rubs his eyes as he stands on the palace balcony today
Princess Estelle smiles for the cameras as she talks to her grandmother, Queen Silvia
Queen Silvia of Sweden looked chic as she wore a vibrant fuchsia button-up jacket for her husband’s special day
The royals clapped and smiled for the crowd who gathered to wish the king a happy birthday
Princess Victoria of Sweden was in attendance, along with her husband Prince Daniel and their children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar
The family gathered today on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Sweden’s capital
Prince Carl Philip looked dapper in his naval uniform as he joined his wife and three children
The mother-of-two looked chic in a high-neck, beige and cream patterned chiffon blouse, and she opted to wear her brunette locks in a sleek bun, complete with a pair of statement gold earrings.
Estelle mirrored her mother, wearing a mint green floral high-neck blouse and silver diamond earrings in the same style and opting to wear her golden hair down in a curly blow-dry.
Prince Daniel matched his ensemble with his son Oscar as they both looked sharp in navy blue suits, crisp white shirts and a light blue tie.
King Carl XVI Gustaf also looked well-dressed in his official uniform as he joined his family on the balcony for the milestone celebrations.
The monarch is the highest representative of the Swedish Armed Forces and is Admiral of the Navy and General of the Army and Air Force.
His wife, Queen Silvia of Sweden, wore a vibrant fuchsia button-up jacket, pearl earrings, a matching brooch and a glitzy diamond necklace.