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Swedish Royal Family Takes Extended Break for Family Time
In a rare move, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden have decided to take an extended summer break, prioritizing time for their four children. The princely couple, who recently celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary, welcomed their fourth child, Princess Ines, in June this year.
The royal family, known for their busy schedule, has been adjusting to the new addition. Princess Ines spent her first summer at Castle Solliden on Öland, while her brothers, Prince Alexander (born in 2016), Prince Gabriel (2017), and Prince Julian (2021), enjoyed quality family time at their core family home on Royal Djurgården in Stockholm.
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia, along with Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, have resumed their usual tasks, attending numerous engagements both in Sweden and abroad. However, Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip have been absent from the royal calendar for a significant period, with no official engagements scheduled for them in the foreseeable future.
Sofia's maternity or parental leave is expected to last until at least the end of 2025. During this time, she has been spending precious moments with her newborn daughter and her older children. In fact, Sofia was seen with Ines at her father-in-law's birthday parade on April 30th.
Meanwhile, Princess Madeleine and her husband Chris O'Neill have been participating in royal engagements without Princess Sofia. Johan T. Lindwall, editor-in-chief of "Svensk Damtidning", views their family life as nearly perfect, reflecting the royal family's strong emphasis on family and children.
Prince Carl Philip has also expressed his family-oriented attitude in an interview with Swedish magazine "Elle". He stated that the royal family is "incredibly family-oriented". This gesture, allowing the princely couple to take an extended break, further demonstrates the royal house's commitment to family values.
However, there is no clear publicly available information explaining the reason for Princess Sofia's extended maternity or parental leave and absence from royal engagements in 2022. While additional social media or formal royal communications might provide more details, no explicit reason or official explanation has been documented as of now.
For those interested in more current or detailed information, checking official Swedish Royal Court announcements or authoritative news sources specializing in royal family updates may be necessary.
