Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Princess Sofia are expecting their fourth child.
The Swedish Royal Household announced that the royal baby is due in February 2025.
“Their Royal Highnesses Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are delighted to announce that The Princess is expecting their fourth child,” the Swedish Royal Household said on Instagram.
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“Princess Sofia is feeling well, and the birth is expected to take place in February 2025.
“During the autumn, no changes in the public schedule of Princess Sofia are planned.”
The news was announced alongside a photo of the royals smiling at the camera in front of mountains and a picturesque lake.
The royal couple, who wed in 2015, have three sons: Prince Alexander, 7, Prince Gabriel, 5, and Prince Julian, 2.
The prince is the only son and the second of three children of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.
In accordance with the 1979 Act of Succession, which took effect on January 1, 1980, his older sister Crown Princess Victoria is heir to the Swedish throne.
It comes weeks after Carl Philip made a poignant speech at the Nordic Dyslexia Congress, highlighting his personal connection to the cause.
Standing before the audience, the prince explained on August 22: “You might be curious about my presence here today. One reason is that I am dyslexic myself.”
The 45-year-old elaborated on the efforts of the Prince Couple’s Foundation, which he and his wife Princess Sofia have established.
“Our foundation’s goal is to ensure that every child can express their true self,” he said.
“We are dedicated to creating an inclusive society that values and supports each individual’s unique qualities, including those with dyslexia.”
“Today, we know that dyslexia can be associated with creativity and strong problem-solving skills. But still, not everyone gets the help they need.
“Too many children depend on their parents being able to advocate these needs.
“A lot has happened in the field of dyslexia since I was a child. Today there are fantastic educational tools. There is more research, deeper knowledge, and better understanding.
“And there are places like this congress to share knowledge and experiences. But we still have a long way to go.
“We all want to contribute to an inclusive society. A society where children with dyslexia are just as included in the education as children without dyslexia. That is one of the reasons why we are all here.”
Addressing the progress in dyslexia research and support, Prince Carl Philip remarked: “While we have seen significant improvements since my childhood, there is still much more work to be done.”
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