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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden has delighted royal fans after releasing new family portraits to mark the Christian holiday Pentecost Sunday, also known as Whitsun.
The heir apparent, 43, was pictured sitting alongside her husband Prince Daniel, 47, and a grinning Prince Oscar, five, and Princess Estelle, nine, in one snap, taken on the picturesque grounds of their home Haga Palace in Solna.
Dressed in casual ensembles, the beaming family-of-four were snapped with their dog, Rio, while posing on a bed of white flowers.
Pentecost is a joyous occasion in Christianity that’s celebrated 50 days after Easter is held to mark the arrival of the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem, as Christians believe it appeared to the followers of Jesus Christ and his apostles exactly 50 days after Easter.
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In a second image released to mark the occasion, Prince Oscar and Princess Estelle lie next to one another in the garden.
The siblings donned matching denim outfits for the snaps, while their stylish mother sported a cream, high-neck jumper and grey jeans.
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The images were shared on the Royal Family’s social media accounts with the message: ‘A long-awaited spring has blossomed in full glory and Pentecost, the time of rapture, is here.
‘With these pictures from a green Haga, the Crown Princess couple wants to wish everyone a happy Pentecost.’
The images were taken at Haga Palace, the family’s official residence on the outskirts of Stockholm, by photographer Linda Broström.
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Last month, Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel enjoyed a video call with the future monarchs of Denmark and Norway and their respective spouses.
All three royal couples, who are known to be very close, appeared on the chat from their homes, with Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel dialling in from Haga Castle.
Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark were based in Amalienborg in Copenhagen, while Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway called in from Skaugum.
During the virtual gathering, the couples updated each other on their families as well as their patronages and royal work.
Each of the royal duos shared photos from the video call on their social media accounts – showcasing their comfy abodes and relatable computer setups.
