Prince Gabriel of Sweden's christening: All the photos

Here, the royal couple arrive. Princess Sofia has two-month-old Prince Gabriel in her arms while husband Prince Carl Philip totes 19-month-old Prince Alexander. <p>Photo: © Michael Campanella/Michael Campanella/Getty Images
Princess Sofia is seen in her traditional dress – including buckled shoes and embroidered cap – as she carries her son. Prince Gabriel's antique lace christening gown was first worn by the king's father Prince Gustaf Adolf in 1906. In recent years, the beautiful robe has also been the centerpiece of christenings for not just Gabriel's brother Alexander, but also Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s children Estelle and Oscar, and Princess Madeleine and Chris O’Neill’s children Leonore and Nicolas. <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden's son Prince Gabriel was christened just a year after his big brother Prince Alexander. The two children are very close in age – which presents a challenge to their mom and dad. In an interview with Kupé magazine, Sofia said: “Gabriel now sleeps and eats mostly, but we still have a couple of small glimpses that it’s tougher with two than with one child. But there is also twice as much love." <p>Photo: © Getty Images
Crown Princess Victoria looked festive along with her husband Prince Daniel, daughter Princess Estelle and son Prince Oscar. The future queen wore a bright red 1950s style peplum jacket and midi-length skirt as she held Oscar, dressed in blue and grey. Estelle was adorable in a red and grey ensemble that matched the palette of her family's attire. <p>Photo: © Michael Campanella/Michael Campanella/Getty Images
Gabriel's grandmother, Queen Silvia of Sweden, was elegant in pale blue, with a delicate fascinator and veil. The queen consort and King Carl XVI Gustaf have six grandchildren under the age of six, with another on the way! <p>Photo: Getty Images
Archbishop Anders Wejryd is seen holding Prince Gabriel during the baby's Drottningholm Palace Chapel christening. The little prince was baptized with water from a spring on the island of Öland against the backdrop of the historic church, which was fragrantly adorned with flowers. Amaryllis, anemone, cyclamen, spruce, pine and cedar were included in the decor. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Grandfather King Carl XVI Gustaf looked proud as he stood at the altar with his son and daughter-in-law. Prince Gabriel is the youngest of the monarch's half-a-dozen grandchildren. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Princess Sofia's sister Sara Hellqvist, centre, had a prominent role as godmother. Here she is at the altar with godfather Thomas de Toledo Sommerlath, godmother Princess Madeleine, Bishop Johan Dalman, Archbishop Anders Wejryd and Gabriel's parents Sofia and Carl Philip. <p>Photo: © Jonas Ekstromer/AFP/Getty Images
Crown Princess Victoria's daughter Princess Estelle – who is second in line to the throne – also took part in the special service. Wearing an embroidered sweater in the same colour as her mom's red dress, the little girl joined her aunt Princess Madeleine front and centre during the ceremony. <p>Photo: © Jonas Ekstromer/AFP/Getty Images
Future queen Crown Princess Victoria was seated front row with her 21-month-old son Prince Oscar in her arms, and alongside little Princess Estelle. Also in the first pew were the king and queen, Prince Daniel and Chris O'Neill. <p>Photo: © Jonas Ekstromer/AFP/Getty Images
The service was followed by a 21-gun salute outside Drottningholm Castle, and Prince Gabriel received children's books and games from the Swedish Parliament and the Swedish government as gifts. There's no doubt he also received some special presents from his godparents, who are seen here, from left to right: Carolina Pihl, Sara Hellqvist, Thomas de Toledo Sommerlath, Princess Madeleine and Oscar Kylberg. <p>Photo: © Michael Campanella/WireImage
There were so many special moments as Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s son Prince Gabriel was christened at the 18th-century Royal Chapel at Drottningholm Palace on December 1, 2017. King Carl XVI Gustaf's only son and his wife gathered their nearest and dearest for the special occasion, which had nods to the royal family's roots, including Gabriel's antique christening gown. Click through for all the photos from the family celebration. <p>Photo: © Lisa Raihle Rehbäck, Royal Court of Sweden
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