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Princess Sofia of Sweden stuns in form-fitting red dress

February 21, 2016

Princess Sofia of Sweden looked stunning on Friday evening when she stepped out in a figure-hugging red dress, showing off her growing baby bump. The princess, who is set to give birth to her first child in April, was accompanied by her husband, Prince Carl Philip as she attended a formal event in Stockholm.

Princess Sofia showed off her baby bump in a fitted red dress

The brunette accessorised her look with a suede envelope clutch bag and nude court shoes. The 31-year-old was more than happy to show royal fans a glimpse of her bump as she posed for photos and greeted guests at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts.The pregnant princess has been keeping herself busy in the run up to the birth of her first child. Two weeks ago Sofia joined her sister-in-law Crown Princess Victoria at an official dinner hosted at Sweden’s Royal Palace.

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Sofia was joined at the event by her husband Prince Carl Philip and mother-in-law Queen Silvia

The former model dazzled in a floor-length gold sequinned gown and brooch, accessorised with a sash and the diamond and emerald encrusted tiara that was designed especially for her wedding day in JunePrincess Victoria looked equally as stunning in a long embellished lace gown. The 38-year-old beamed as she entered the palace arm-in-arm with her husband Prince Daniel. The heir to the Swedish throne has officially begun her maternity leave as she enters the final weeks of her pregnancy.

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Both princesses are set to give birth in the spring

On Friday the princess cancelled her annual 12 March "Name Day" celebrations. The announcement was made on the royal family’s official website and revealed that the expectant mum is now currently enjoying maternity leave near her home at the Haga Palace.

Although a specific due date has not be released the royal family have revealed "the birth is expected to take place in March."

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