Princess Victoria Baby Estelle: 2012 Birth to Today
Princess Victoria’s first child, Princess Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary, was born on 23 February 2012 and is second in the Swedish line of succession after her mother. Her brother, Prince Oscar, was born on 2 March 2016. The Swedish Royal Court publishes the official biographical record from 2012 to 2026.
Birth record: 23 February 2012
The Swedish Royal Court records Princess Estelle’s birth at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm on 23 February 2012. She was the first child of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. The table sets out the official birth record.
| Detail | Record |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 23 February 2012 |
| Place | Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm |
| Full name | Princess Estelle Silvia Ewa Mary |
| Parents | Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel |
| Title | Duchess of Östergötland |
Her title, Duchess of Östergötland, was granted at birth, and the announcement placed her second in line behind her mother.
Is Princess Estelle the heir?
No. Princess Estelle is second in the Swedish line of succession, after Crown Princess Victoria. Sweden’s Riksdag sets that order in the Act of Succession (SFS 1979:935), which introduced absolute primogeniture from 1980: the monarch’s eldest child, male or female, comes first. Under that rule, Victoria’s first child stands immediately behind her in the line. The Riksdag publishes the legal text.
Who was Victoria's first baby?
Princess Estelle. She was born on 23 February 2012 at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, the first child of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel. The Royal Court announced the birth that day. Prince Daniel’s announcement was: “A princess has been born.” The Royal Court’s own record gives the same date and hospital, making the announcement easy to verify.
What happened after 2012: Prince Oscar of Sweden enters the line
Victoria and Daniel’s second child, Prince Oscar, was born on 2 March 2016. The Swedish Royal Court’s biographical record places his birth at Karolinska University Hospital and names him third in the line of succession, after Crown Princess Victoria and Princess Estelle. The day after the birth, on 3 March 2016, Princess Estelle visited the hospital to meet her brother.
- 2 March 2016: Prince Oscar is born, the couple’s second child.
- 3 March 2016: Princess Estelle visits her newborn brother.
- After 2016: Victoria remains first, Estelle second and Oscar third in line.
The arrival of a male heir did not change Estelle’s position. Under Sweden’s 1980 absolute primogeniture, birth order determines succession, not sex; a younger brother does not overtake an older sister. Oscar therefore stands behind Estelle, while both remain behind their mother.
Princess Estelle in 2026
Princess Estelle turns 14 in 2026. The Swedish Royal Court’s official calendar covers working royals, and her public appearances remain occasional at this stage. Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel continue to carry out engagements in Sweden and abroad. Current royal dates should be checked against the Swedish Royal Court’s website, because secondary reports sometimes add unconfirmed details. Stockholm’s wider cultural year runs alongside royal occasions, from Kulturnatten to state ceremonies.
Where to verify the official record
Two official publishers carry the record behind Princess Victoria’s first child.
- Swedish Royal Court (Kungliga Hovstaterna): biographies, birth dates, titles and the current royal calendar.
- Riksdag: the Act of Succession (SFS 1979:935), which introduced absolute primogeniture from 1980.
The Swedish Royal Court also publishes official birth announcements and the current order of succession. As of 2026, those are the safest places to confirm royal dates and titles. For background on Stockholm’s public and creative institutions, see Stockholm’s history museums and local creatives; for practical orientation, see living in Stockholm.
FAQ
Is Princess Estelle the heir?
No. She is second in the line of succession, after Crown Princess Victoria.
Who was Victoria's first baby?
Princess Estelle, born on 23 February 2012.
Who is Prince Oscar of Sweden?
Victoria and Daniel’s second child, born on 2 March 2016; he is third in line, after Victoria and Estelle.
What is the latest news about Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel?
As of 2026 they remain working royals; for the current calendar, check the Swedish Royal Court’s website.
Sources
- Swedish Royal Court (Kungliga Hovstaterna)
- Riksdag, Act of Succession (SFS 1979:935)