Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden goes skiing with King Carl Gustaf
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden seemed happy to ride the slopes with her father today.
The royal, 45, grinned as she and King Carl XVI Gustaf, 76, enjoyed skiing during the Folk and Defense conference in the village of Salen.
Dressing up an athletic navy ensemble with some chic ski pants and a matching sweater, the mother-of-two added a pop of color with a bubblegum pink beanie and smiled for a photo in the snow.
The picture comes after her father appeared thinks it was “not fair” that his daughter was made heir to the throne when a change to the laws of succession took place in 1980 – stripping his son of his position as king-in-waiting.
The royal, 45, grinned as she and King Carl XVI Gustaf, 76, enjoyed skiing during the People’s and Defense Conference.
Crown Princess Victoria was two years old when the new law was introduced and updated the natural order of succession by stating that the eldest child, regardless of gender, shall inherit the throne.
Until then, her younger brother Carl Philip, who was seven months old, was supposed to become king, as the previous law favored male heirs.
But he was stripped of his crown prince title under the new law and Victoria became the heir.
And in an interview released this week with local news channel SVT, the Swedish king, 76, said he felt it had been unfair to apply the new law to his children after they had already been born.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden seemed happy to ride the slopes with her father in the village of Salen today
But in a statement released last week, the monarch clarified his comments.
“It has pained me deeply when, in retrospect, I have heard comments claiming that I would not stand behind my daughter, Crown Princess Victoria, as Sweden’s heir to the throne,” he said.
There was certainly no hint of tension between the pair who looked relaxed in each other’s company as they hit the slopes.
For today’s outing, Victoria had her chestnut highlights pulled back for simplicity and looked youthful as ever with a fresh make-up look.
Elsewhere, the king donned some black ski pants and a trendy red jacket from The North Face.
He opted for a warm hat, adorned with a festive print, as he posed on skis next to his daughter.
Meanwhile yesterday, the princess wrapped up warm as she braved the frosty conditions in a large black waterproof coat and straight leg trousers as she made the trip to western Sweden.
The mother-of-two donned an athletic, navy blue ensemble with some chic ski pants and a matching sweater
She added a pop of color with a bubblegum pink beanie and smiles for a photo in the snowy mountains
The stylish royal put her best foot forward in a pair of black walking boots and matching tote bag.
Looking effortlessly chic despite the temperature, Victoria was joined by her father and mother Queen Silvia, 78, for the important peace and defense conference.
The purpose of the conference is to create an understanding of issues and processes that affect peace and freedom in today’s world.
The association was formed in 1940 with the aim of ‘building a bridge between society and the armed forces’.
Victoria had her chestnut locks pulled back for simplicity and looked youthful as ever with a fresh make-up look
Elsewhere, the king donned some black ski pants and a trendy red jacket from The North Face
The king opted for a warm hat, adorned with a festive print, as he posed on skis next to his daughter
It advertises itself as an accessible forum where people with differing opinions can engage in constructive debate.
The Swedish royal family regularly participates in productive cultural and social events and last week they attended the Swedish Academy’s annual grand ceremony.
Victoria put her best fashion foot forward in a statement purple dress, with an elegant round neck and long sleeves, for the occasion at the Old Stock Exchange in Stockholm.
Looking effortlessly chic, Victoria was joined by her husband Crown Prince Daniel, 49, and her parents for the glitzy event.
The king and princess looked happy to enjoy some time on the slopes in Sweden today
Victoria took in the snowy scenery as she donned an athletic navy ensemble to go skiing
Victoria dazzled in the form-fitting plum dress, which complimented her slender figure.
On the dress she wore her royal sash and honors, attached to the outfit with a blue ribbon.
She wore the Grand Cross with collar of the Royal Order of Seraphim, as well as the Grand Cross of the Order of Social Virginity and her father’s jubilee medals.
The Crown Princess styled her hair in a bun and kept her accessories to a minimum, with just a round silver necklace adorned with a blue pearl and matching earrings.
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