Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia revealed the name of their newborn son on Monday. An announcementfrom the Swedish Royal Court confirmed that the new prince is named Gabriel Carl Walther and will bestyled as the Duke of Dalarna. In keeping with royal tradition, Carl Philip'sfather King Carl XVI Gustaf announced his new grandson's name and title at acabinet meeting on the morning of September 4. The announcement was followed bya “Te Deum,” or hymn of praise, thanksgiving service at the royal chapel, withattendance by members of the royal family.
Carl, 38, and Sofia, 32, welcomed their second child just last week, on Thursday, August 31.A statement from the palace confirmed: "The Office of The Marshal of theRealm is delighted to announce that on Thursday 31st August at 11.24am HRHPrincess Sofia gave birth to a healthy baby at Danderyd Hospital. Both motherand child are doing well." The new father-of-two also spoke to some localpress outlets after the birth, saying: "It feels great, pure joy! He seemsto be a very charming little boy and Sofia is a wonderful mum. It'soverwhelming."
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Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia posed with their new baby as they left the hospital Photo: The Royal Court, Sweden
On Friday, the proud parents, who already share son Prince Alexander, returned home to VillaSolbacken, posing for a sweet photowith their new bundle of joy at the hospital before leaving. Sofia lookedincredible in the picture, showing off an impressive post-baby body merely oneday after giving birth. The royal glowed in casual attire: a white top, greyjacket and form-fitting jeans.
The couple are already parents to son Prince Alexander Photo: Getty Images
Last summer, Sofia spoke openly about the joys ofmotherhood, telling Sweden's Svenskdam: "It's amazing.Having children changes your whole life." She also noted,"[Alexander] is very sweet and well-behaved." Carl Philip alsodiscussed his new role as a father back then, telling the outlet that it took"some adjustment, of course, but it is still absolutely amazing andwonderful."
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It's an exciting time for the Swedish royals. A few daysago Princess Madeleine, 35, announced that she is pregnant with herthird baby. On her Facebook page, she wrote: "Chris and I are thrilled toannounce that I am expecting. We look forward to four becoming five!" Andif that isn't enough young royals under one roof, Madeleine's older sisterCrown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel are parents to Princess Estelle,five, and one-year-old Prince Oscar.
