Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland, is the daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden. Born in 2012, she is second in the Swedish line of succession. She holds a unique historical position as the first female born with an absolute right to inherit the throne that cannot be superseded by a younger male heir.
Two 21-gun salutes fired on the island of Skeppsholmen signaled the arrival of Princess Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary on 23 February 2012. Born at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna, she occupies the position of second in the Swedish line of succession, following her mother, Crown Princess Victoria, and serving as the eldest grandchild of King Carl XVI Gustaf.
Lineage and Historical Precedent
Estelle holds a unique position in Swedish history as the first female born with a right to inherit the throne that cannot be superseded by a younger male heir. Furthermore, she is the first person in the nation's history born to a female heir apparent. Her parents are Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland. Her status and name were formally declared by her grandfather, King Carl XVI Gustaf, during a cabinet meeting on 24 February 2012.
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The baptism of the princess occurred on 22 May 2012 at the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace, officiated by Archbishop Anders Wejryd. During the ceremony, she wore an antique gown previously used by her great-grandfather, Prince Gustaf Adolf, in 1906. To mark the occasion, authorities released a limited-edition publication titled Princess Estelle's Prayerbook. Earlier that year, she was inducted as a member of the Royal Order of the Seraphim.
Formal Education and Public Presence
Academic life for the princess began on 25 August 2014 at Äventyret Preschool in Danderyd Municipality. She transitioned to the Campus Manilla School located in the Royal Djurgården in August 2018. Beyond her studies, she has participated in various public roles, such as the 2014 inauguration of a fairytale path in Tåkern, Östergötland, which was named in her honor. Additional tributes include the 2022 naming of a Stena Line ferry, the Stena Estelle.
Official Recognitions
Throughout her childhood, the princess has received several commemorative decorations reflecting her standing within the Swedish royal family. These include the Commemorative Ruby Jubilee Medal of His Majesty The King awarded in 2013, the Commemorative 70th Birthday Medal in 2016, and the Commemorative Golden Jubilee Medal in 2023. She also fulfilled the role of godmother to her cousin, Princess Ines, in June 2025.
Fast facts
- Born: 23 February 2012
- Place of Birth: Karolinska University Hospital, Solna
- Parents: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel
- Succession Rank: Second in line to the Swedish throne
- Education: Campus Manilla School
- Religious Affiliation: Church of Sweden
- Primary Award: Royal Order of the Seraphim
Questions readers ask
What is Princess Estelle's official title?
She is styled as Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland.
Can a younger brother take her place in the line of succession?
No, she is the first female in Swedish history to hold an absolute right of succession that cannot be superseded by a male heir.
