Princess Estelle beams in new portraits released to mark her 9th birthday 

Birthday princess! Estelle of Sweden beams alongside her brother Prince Oscar, four, in adorable portraits as she turns nine at Stockholm’s Haga Palace

  • New portraits of Princess Estelle have been released to mark her 9th birthday
  • Swedish royal beams alongside Prince Oscar for the photos taken at Haga Palace
  • She is expected to celebrate the occasion at home because of the pandemic  

The Swedish royal family have released a series of beautiful new portraits of Princess Estelle to mark her 9th birthday today.

Estelle, who is second in line to the Swedish throne, beams in a white blouse and tartan skirt in the photographs taken at Haga Palace, in Stockholm.

In one of the photos she is joined by four-year-old brother Prince Oscar and their adorable pup.   

Princess Estelle of Sweden (pictured) posed for a series of new portraits at Haga Palace to mark her 9th birthday 

One photograph shows Estelle alongside her brother Prince Oscar (pictured) and the family's dog Rio

One photograph shows Estelle alongside her brother Prince Oscar (pictured) and the family’s dog Rio 

Prince Oscar who will celebrate his fifth birthday on 2 March, is seen wearing a grey jumper with a geometric print and coordinating trousers. 

The portraits were shared on social media by the Royal House, racking up over 29,000 likes and a stream of comments from well-wishers. 

The siblings are often photographed together, with most recently a snap on Instagram showing them enjoying skiing alongside their parents. 

The Swedish royals release official portraits on their birthdays, Christmas and on other traditional events of significance.    

Estelle (pictured) was snapped in a white blouse and tartan skirt, by professional photographer Kate Gabor

Estelle (pictured) was snapped in a white blouse and tartan skirt, by professional photographer Kate Gabor 

Estelle (pictured) appears in good spirits for the portraits, despite being expected to celebrate her birthday at home because of the pandemic

Estelle (pictured) appears in good spirits for the portraits, despite being expected to celebrate her birthday at home because of the pandemic 

Social media users have taken to Instagram to wish Princess Estelle a Happy Birthday

Social media users have taken to Instagram to wish Princess Estelle a Happy Birthday 

Estelle who is second in line to the Swedish throne, was photographed by Kate Gabor to celebrate this year’s birthday. 

Many Instagram users have posted heartwarming comments, saying: ‘Happy birthday Estelle’

Another said: ‘Warm congratulations to our lovey Princess Estelle. I wish the princess a really nice birthday’

A third gushed: ‘Aww I love these photos! Happy birthday to lovely Princess Estelle’

‘Congratulations to the beautiful Princess Estelle,’ another wrote. 

Estelle is the only daughter and eldest child of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who is heir to the Swedish throne, and her husband Crown Prince Daniel

Estelle is the only daughter and eldest child of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who is heir to the Swedish throne, and her husband Crown Prince Daniel 

Estelle's grandparents Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf are currently on the throne. Pictured, the King and Queen (centre) with daughter Crown Princess Victoria (right), son-in-law Prince Daniel and their daughter Estelle (right). Left, Princess Sofia of Sweden

Estelle’s grandparents Queen Silvia and King Carl XVI Gustaf are currently on the throne. Pictured, the King and Queen (centre) with daughter Crown Princess Victoria (right), son-in-law Prince Daniel and their daughter Estelle (right). Left, Princess Sofia of Sweden



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