38 thoughts on “Royal Rewind: Swedish royal baptisms”

1. Interesting article!! I can’t wait for the baby of Sofia and Carl Philip.
   I love the clothes of Victoria and Sofia during these event, I like less Madeleine’s clothes.
   Personnally I hate the green wall behind pictures from Madeleine’s children christening.
   I think that each member has its colors wall for the photos : red for Victoria, green for Madeleine.

   I wonder who will be the godfather/godmother of Oscar : Maxima, Frederic, Mette Marit, Madeleine, Chris, Sofia? suspens, suspens.

   1. I think Madeleine as godparent but not Chris or Sofia, Mette-Marit, and then friends of the couple who aren’t royals.

2. Royal baby sashes!!!! Be still my heart 😀 So cute

   I just love Madde’s outfit for Nicolas’ baptism.

   Estelle was just too adorable; I’ve seen a gif of her yawning and Daniel’s reaction to it – as if it were the most wonderful thing in the world! His love for his children is very obvious.

   1. I know Liz B! Royal baby sashes!!!!

      Thanks for the look back at the recent Swedish christenings KMR.
      I’m looking forward to the fashion (of course) and I’m really looking forward to seeing the cousins and siblings together. Cue Leonore wriggling away and Estelle being in charge of the little ones!?

   2. That video was so sweet. Theyou clearly find that sweet girl a delight.

   3. Yes. I totally agree.

      The SRF are not afraid to show warmth, share genuine personal moments/being human with the people – CP Victoria was very teary (showed how blessed she felt as a mom), during Princess Estelle Baptism.

3. Thank you for the very lovely post on the Swedish Royal Family and their baby christenings.

4. Oh that was great! Thanks so much – I wasn’t following the Swedish Royals until fairly recently (LOVE them now!) so it was the first I’d seen of this. More rewinds, please!

5. First time poster here! The one thing I wish is for them to wear SWEDISH designers. Also my guesses for GPs for Oscar: A BeNeLux royal(s), Madde, a Sommerlath cousin and a childhood friend.

6. Too cute for words — those babies! And, as Estelle and Leonore get older, they just continue to win hearts. Thanks for starting a gray Monday on such a happy note.
   I agree, the photo of little baby Estelle yawning and her father’s loving look at her is darling.

   1. There seems to be a great deal of love for all the royal children. I love the tradition of placing the name of each child in the lining of the garment.

      1. I so agree G, and how great that the children are included in so many events. Seeing Lenore being a squirmy monkey and Estelle running off to get the binky, imo just shows how relaxed the family is and how much the children are loved.

         1. Lauri, that was my favourite part of the christening. With the Swedes, things seem unpretentious and not ‘staged’ as opposed to Charlotte’s throwback christening. The Swedes (at least the young generation of royals) seem to successfully incorporate tradition and formality with genuineness and sincerity. That’s what I love about them.

         2. Coming from the UK, what is a binky? It also shows Estelle being caring towards her younger cousin.

            1. Binky is another name we have for a pacifier (I’ve seen dummy or soother on UK websites, is that right?).

               I’m not sure if it’s a regional thing or if it goes by family. I also grew up calling them a binky – but I’ve met other Americans who used “paci” “nuk (from the brand)” “nubby”… I’m sure there’s others lol

            2. Thank you Liz B. Yes they are called dummy or soother over here. I only know from ‘The Simpson’s. Though Leonore looks so cute even with her pacifer.

7. I loved Victoria’s look best at Leonore’s Christening and Sylvia in the blue at Nicolas’ ceremony. Maddie’s Valentino at her son’s Christening is my very favorite, though, even the flower headband!! It just works for me.

   1. The flower headband makes it, IMO – connecting the crimson color from her shoes and the hem of her dress without being overpowering.

8. OMG, I just love the little baby sashes!!! Too cute!!

   I’m so looking forward to the next two royal christenings! I love that they release the photos of the happy family with the godparents, it’s nice to see who the parents selected. I have to say I also appreciate that the Swedes don’t do “theme” christenings, I like that each woman wears what she wants and what she feels comfortable in. Gosh I love the dress Maddie wore to Nicholas’ christening, I think it’s one of her best yet!

   Thanks for a great rewind KMR, what a great way to start the week!

9. I hope that Sofia’s baby doesn’t come between the 10th and the 16th, I really don’t want it to be overshadowed by the royal tour 🙂

10. Thank you KMR! I think it’s so sweet that all of the babies who’ve been christened in the gown have their names sewn in it as a touching reminder of the generations before. So sweet! Can’t wait to see what the ladies will wear at both baptisms!! Also, I *do* hope that Maddie will be one of Oscar’s godmothers since CP was chosen twice and Victoria for Lenore!

    1. How are you, Kimothy? I trust you are doing better and that life is happy for you!

       1. jenny, thank you so much for asking! My tootsies were acting up this weekend (grrrr) so I called up wound care this morning and bumped up my appointment by 10 days. From the 28th to the 18th. Also, I hope to call up my PCP this week to schedule an appointment so that he can sign my medical waiver so that I can attend the transplant games in June! Don’t worry, I’ll be doing very low stress events: corn hole toss and trivia challenge! I can’t wait to reunite with my transplant family!!

          1. Hi Kimothy, I actually saw your video about the transplant games some days ago. They sound exciting and I’m sure you’ll get a medal in the trivia challenge. Especially if that includes royal watching! 🙂
             As for the Swedes, I have to say all my favourite outfits are from Nicolas’ christening. All the ladies there, starting from Maddie, look amazing, even Estelle and Leonore look at their best in this christening. I surely hope we’ll get even more lovely outfits in Oscar’s christening. By that time, Sofia will have recover from the delivery of her baby so she will be OK to attend, only a little more sleepy. And I’m pretty sure Maddie will be a godmother.
             KMR, thank you for the happy post. It put a smile on my face, especially when seeing pictures of baby Estelle that I haven’t seen before.

          2. Great to hear from you Kimothy I always worry when you go silent for a while. Love the idea of the trivia challenge, if you have all the KMRers on speed dial we could probably answer most things…..ok that would be cheating. Sending you big cyber hugs.

             1. For the KMR’s who are in the US, you’re more than happy to message me your numbers LOL! 😉

             2. Hi Kimothy
                I’m with Birdy as I worry when you go silent too. But I see you’ve been busy so that’s ok.
                BTW I caught up with my friend with the lung by pass in the supermarket the other day. She was with her daughter shopping. I told her about you and that you were at 20 years – the daughter’s face was great to watch as she had the BIGGEST smile ever! You can tell she was stressing about how long she had with her Mum. So you did a very very good thing by telling us about your transplant – Thank you from Me, My friend Gloria and her very very happy daughter!

             3. I love Trivial Pursuit too so I’ll be cheering you on.

                One question though, what is a corn hole toss?

          3. It’s so good to see yourwords. I’ve enjoyed your YouTube channel. Sending light and hugs.

             1. Yes, Kimothy, we are all cheering you on. Good luck with your doc’s apt and may your feet heal and stop giving you any issues.

                Onward with your Trivial Pursuit. Although, may I add, there is nothing trivial about you!!!!!

             2. @Kimothy
                Have you tried sheepskin inner soles for your shoes?
                I’m talking about these things, not “fake sheepskin”
                http://www.miwoollies.com/inner-soles-sheepskin/
                (I’ve had boots and slippers from this company so I know their products are nice)
                Of course sheepskin inner soles may look a bit funny in sandals?

11. Lovely pictures of a beautiful and growing family. It’s interesting that the other European Royal Houses all seem close to each other, as seen in Estelle’s baptism. I wonder why the BRF seem more isolated publicly from the other European Royal Houses and do not seem to fraternize with them as much?

12. What a lovely post and what a gorgeous set of babies. I do like squirmy monkey Leonore and Estelle yawning. The Christenings look like a close family affair rather than staged with no emotion. I like Madeleine’s outfits to Estelle and Leonore’s Christenings. I am not a fan of the dress that Madeleine wore to Nicholas’s Christening. Victoria looks very elegant. I prefer hre outfit worn to Estelle’s ceremony. I like the way the names of the brother and sisters are sewn onto the cape along with previous royal babies and Estelle wearing Victoria’s old dress. How sweet. Thank you KMR.

13. I just love your coverage of the Swedish RF, they are my favorite. April is here and now time to wait on Prince Carl Philip’s first child! Yay!

14. What a beautiful tradition of placing each child’s name on the blanket! That is a wonderful way to honor each child.

    I love how the Swedes televise these events. This is how I learned about Dan and Vic. Estelle is loved by all and they delight in her. Leonore was so adorable. She was the cutest monkey and Estelle did a great job with her. Nicolas was a cuie and was not the one to be messed with. It will be awesome to see all these babies grow up while Estelle corrals them in.

    It will be babies galore soon and I can’t wait. Thank you so much for sharing these babies with us, KMR!

15. Wow! What a wonderful review. The thing that strikes me about the SRF christenings is that although they are a royal affair with a certain amount of pomp and ceremony you can see the gathering of the family to celebrate the new one.

    They don’t come off as overly stuffy but still maintain that dignity of the royal family. I just loved the part about the names being embroidered on the addition to the gown! That is wonderful.

    I can’t wait to see Oscar in the little gown with his miniature order. The little orders and the photos in the crib/bassinet/whatever they call it are wonderful. And the yawn from Estelle was just too cute.

    Just seeing the recap of the christenings makes me look forward to CP and Sofia’s baby. Just for the traditions to continue.

16. So looking forward to the christening. I hope the fashion doesn’t disappoint, although the kiddies will be the best part regardless of fashion choices.

    I didn’t like Sofia’s short dress + coat for Leonore’s, and also think Maddie’s dress wasn’t flattering on her body shape at the time. I loved all the other dresses… Even the odd headband Victoria is wearing (just like her mom’s?!!)

    1. Lovely photos of happy times in the lives of these fabulous Royals.
       The christenings are such special events and it seems as if each member of this family is there for one another. Not just for the photos, but for the joy the day of each christening represents.
       There is nothing pretentious about these people. They are just a joy to follow. If I lived in Sweden, I would be thankful for their calming and loving presence. Proud of them, too.

       Oh, and yes, the addition of each baby’s name embroidered on the cape is a charming custom

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