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Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden

born 1977 · Bernadotte

Heir apparent to the Swedish throne and eldest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf. Born at Karolinska University Hospital.

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Heir by retroactive law

Prince Carl Philip was born heir to the Swedish throne in May 1979. On 1 January 1980 a new law gave the crown to the eldest child regardless of sex, and his older sister Victoria replaced him as heir, about seven months into his life.

Family

Father: Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Mother: Queen Silvia of Sweden
Married: Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland 2010
Children (2): Princess Estelle, Duchess of Östergötland 2012
Prince Oscar, Duke of Skåne 2016
Siblings (2): Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland 1979
Princess Madeleine, Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland 1982

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Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden was the 33× great-granddaughter of Charlemagne.
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden was the 3× great-granddaughter of Victoria.
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden was the third cousin 11 times removed of Louis XIV of France.