Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have announced the birth of their fourth child, a baby girl.
The young princess was born on Friday in Stockholm, though her name and first official photo have yet to be released. The royal couple shared that their daughter weighs 3,645 grams (8 lbs) and measures 49 centimeters (19 inches) in length.
Prince Carl Philip, the son of King Carl XVI Gustaf, is fourth in line to the Swedish throne. He married Sofia Hellqvist in June 2015, and their newborn daughter joins three older brothers—Prince Alexander, 8, Prince Gabriel, 7, and Prince Julian, 3.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and the government extended their congratulations to the royal family.
“We wish the family all the best,” Kristersson said in a statement.
As part of royal tradition, a series of 21-gun salutes were fired across Sweden at midday on Saturday to mark the birth, according to Swedish news agency TT.
While Sweden’s monarchy is purely ceremonial with no political power, the royal family remains widely admired in the Nordic nation. Despite Sweden’s strong egalitarian values, the monarchy continues to enjoy significant public support.
With the arrival of the new princess, the Swedish royal family celebrates another joyous milestone, strengthening its legacy for future generations.
