It’s a family affair! Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her daughter Estelle don traditional dress as they’re joined by smart Crown Prince Daniel and Prince Oscar to mark National Day
- The Swedish family looked united as they wore traditional dress in Stockholm
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The Swedish royal family were out in full force in Stockholm today to celebrate their country’s National Day.
Crown Princess Victoria, 45, could be seen with a beaming smile as she wore a traditional outfit to celebrate the occasion.
The 6 June notable date as it is when Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523 and made Sweden an independent country, as they broke away from the Danish-ruled Kalmar Union.
Today has been a public holiday since 2005 but Swedes have been celebrating the day long before then.
Princess Victoria was joined with her husband, Prince Daniel, 49, and they were pictured opening the Castle’s western gates at 10am this morning.
The Swedish royal family looked united as they opened the castle gates this morning to the public – who will be able to enter for free today
Traditionally, the Royal Palace is open to the public with free entry on National Day and all are welcome.
The royal couple also brought their children along, Princess Estelle, 11, and Prince Oscar, seven, who were also sporting clothing rich in history.
The mother and daughter duo were matching in the blues and yellows of the ‘Sverigedräkten’ folk dress costume.
This consists of a white shirt or blouse, blue skirt or dress and a yellow over skirt in the colours of the Swedish flag.
Whereas Prince Daniel and Oscar wore smart navy suits complete with matching sapphire blue ties.
Sweet images released by the Royal Court of Sweden show the family smiling together in their national costume.
Another wholesome snap shows Princess Estelle – the future Queen of Sweden – with her arm around younger brother Prince Oscar, who is wearing a badge of the Swedish flag.
They also posed together for another photo taken from behind, where Estelle looks down at her younger brother, while he looks up at her.
Crown Princess Victoria, 45, could be seen with a beaming smile as wore a traditional outfit to celebrate the occasion
Sweet images released by the Royal Court of Sweden show the family smiling together in their national costume
Future Queen of Sweden, Princess Estelle, 11, was snapped today in her ‘Sverigedräkten’ folk dress costume
The 6 June is a notable date as it is when Gustav Vasa was elected king in 1523 and made Sweden an independent country. Pictured: The Swedish royals smile as they wave to the public
Like mother, like daughter! Victoria and Estelle look smart in their costume which consists of blue and yellow – the colour of the Swedish flag
Another wholesome snap shows Princess Estelle – the future Queen of Sweden – with her arm around younger brother Prince Oscar, who is wearing a badge of the Swedish flag
The 6 June has been a public holiday since 2005 but Swedes have been celebrating the day long before then
The siblings also posed together for another photo taken from behind, where Estelle looks down at her younger brother, while he looks up at her
Prince Daniel lovingly puts his hand on his son’s head as the family clap to celebrate National Day
Every year the King and Queen take part in a ceremony at Skansen, Stockholm’s open-air museum.
This is where the yellow and blue Swedish flag is run up the mast, and children in traditional peasant costume present the royal couple with bouquets of summer flowers.
National Day also now recognises new Swedish citizens, welcoming them with special ceremonies held around the country.
Other festivities which usually take place on the National Day of Sweden, also known as Svenska Flaggans Day (Swedish Flag Day) include a ceremony at Skansen which is Stockholm’s open-air museum.
The Swedish flag is raised and children present the King and Queen of Sweden with bouquets of summer flowers.
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