Prince Alexander melts hearts on his first official engagement: All the photos

Prince Alexander of Sweden delighted crowds on Thursday (Aug. 23) as the two-year-old toddled out on his first-ever engagement. Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia's son, the Duke of Södermanland, visited his duchy and its Nynas Nature reserve to open the Prince Alexander Viewpoint. The family rode in a carriage before their little one pulled a ribbon to inaugurate the lookout. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
With a little help from mom and dad, Prince Alexander hopped right off the horse-drawn carriage that he arrived in with his parents. His little brother, 11-month-old Prince Gabriel, stayed at home. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
Alexander clearly has a big heart for animals! He and his mom stopped to pet one of the carriage horses. Is horseback riding in this prince's future? <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
Following in the footsteps of his cousins Princess Estelle and Princess Leonore, who also made their ​official debuts at the same tender age, Prince Alexander had his parents in tow to help ease any nerves. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
The energetic toddler got to sit on an oversized model of a duck while opening his eponymous viewpoint. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
The little prince was cool as as cucumber as he hung out with the duck sculpture, which is a new fixture at his landmark in Gisesjon, Sweden. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
After a moment of hesitation, Alexander got right to it with the ribbon to commemorate the opening of his landmark at the Nynas Nature Reserve. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
He may only be two, but he's strong! Dad made sure to give the ribbon a little tug to help out his son. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
No scissors for this little one! But a ribbon pulling officially inaugurated the Prince Alexander Viewpoint. <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images 
Pamphlet for a prince! Alexander made sure to read up on his viewpoint. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
The toddler looked dashing in a blue-and-white striped shirt and sweet grey cardigan for his big day! <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
Prince Alexander and his royal parents tested the viewpoint out for themselves as mom Princess Sofia pointed to something in the distance. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
Nerves didn't get the best of Alexander, but he did have a moment or two of being a wee bit shy. We don't blame him – it's a lot of pressure for a little boy! <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
Prince Alexnader needed a little pair of sunglasses on the sunny day in Sweden! <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
The couple's first child was quickly melting hearts, waving adorably at photographers. It looks like he and <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018062749772/princess-charlotte-royal-wave-photos/"><strong>friendly Princess Charlotte</strong></a> would get along well! <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
Alexander checked out an informational sign at his new viewpoint, looking very intrigued by the pictures. He's one smart cookie! <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
The trio shared a moment alone by the water, enjoying the stunning scenery. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
The 33-year-old princess clapped for her son after he pulled the inauguration ribbon. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
The curious boy showed off a fresh haircut for his first-ever royal engagement. <p>Photo: &copy; Michael Campanella/Getty Images 
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