The Swedish royals were out in full force on Wednesday evening as they attended the annual Representatives Dinner in Stockholm.
Crown Princess Victoria, 47, led the way in a stunning floral gown, and was accompanied at the Royal Palace in the Swedish capital by her husband Prince Daniel, 51, and her younger brother Prince Carl Philip.
Victoria and Carl’s parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf, 78, and Queen Silvia, 81, were also present, along with 150 guests representing a wide range of fields, including the diplomatic corps, parliament, government, sport, business and culture.
The theme of the evening seemed to be springtime florals as Victoria, her mother the Queen, and Princess Christina all wore themed dresses to welcome in the warmer weather gracing Europe after a cold winter.
The heir to the Swedish throne Victoria looked magnificent in an intricately embroidered gown, which appears to be one of her best-loved garments.
Not only did the mother-of-two choose to wear the gorgeous dress by Swedish couturier Frida Jonsvens for an official portrait to mark her and Daniel’s 10th wedding anniversary in June 2020, she also selected the Wildflower Gown for a state dinner in November 2021.
On Wednesday evening, Victoria showcased her hourglass figure in the elegant multi-coloured gown, patterned with delicate flowers and featuring a cinched-waist and long sleeves.
She wore her chestnut brown hair brushed back into an elegant chignon and accessorised with a striking, two-tier diamond tiara.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden pictured with her brother Prince Carl Philip (left) and husband Prince Daniel (right)
For the formal occasion, Victoria added a pale blue sash, which is believed to represent membership of the Royal Order of the Seraphim, Sweden‘s highest-ranking order of chivalry.
The royal kept her make-up relatively simple for the state dinner, adding a smoky eye, bronzer and a slick of lipstick.
Prince Daniel, meanwhile, was dressed in white tie attire, featuring a tailcoat suit and gleaming bowtie.
His jacket was adorned with several medals and badges, and he also wore the blue sash.
Similarly, Prince Carl Philip, 45, looked dapper in his white tie attire along with the pale blue sash.
Victoria linked arms with her brother and her husband to pose for photographs in the opulent rooms of the Royal Palace, while the King and Queen of Sweden, who will this year celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary, posed separately.
Like her daughter, Queen Silvia also re-wore one of her favourite gowns for Wednesday’s state dinner.
She was first pictured in the full-length, sequinned dress in July 2017 at the 80th birthday celebration of Prince Max of Bavaria.
King Carl XVI Gustaf , 78, and Queen Silvia , 81, were also present
Belted at the waist and with long, blouson sleeves, the elaborate, beaded gown combined shades of silver, purple and black.
Silvia wore her brown hair in a classic blow dry and added a tiara featuring blue sapphires and diamonds, which matched her statement earrings.
Silvia’s husband, King Carl XVI Gustaf, was dressed like his son and son-in-law in formal white tie, complete with the pale blue sash.
Also in attendance was one of Carl Gustaf’s four sisters, Princess Christina, 81, and her husband Tord Magnuson, 83.
Christina looked elegant in a flowing black dress, which she accessorised with a lightweight, floral jacket.
She also wore a diamond tiara in her hair while her husband was immaculate his three piece suit featuring a white bowtie.
The members of Sweden’s royal family reportedly greeted guests in the White Sea Room of the Royal Palace of Stockholm, before everyone took their seats for dinner in Karl XI’s Gallery.
March has been a busy and varied month for Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.
Just last week, she appeared in royal blue military regalia for the celebrations to mark her name day.
Victoria showcased her hourglass figure in an elegant, multi-coloured gown by Swedish couturier Frida Jonsvens
The royal looked immaculate in her uniform as she stepped out of the Royal Palace in Stockholm to celebrate her annual Name Day on Wednesday, March 12.
According to Swedish tradition, various names are associated with certain dates, and Crown Princess Victoria’s is celebrated on March 12.
The Swedish heir sported a full navy blue suit to honour her military contributions, slipping into a double breasted jacket with striking gold buttons and a Swedish flag emblazoned on the shoulder.
At one stage, Victoria was pictured standing on a podium outside the palace and military personnel stood to attention.
The Princess – who is currently undertaking her special officer training (SOFU), a training course for employees in the Armed Forces – was pictured saluting merrily at well wishers who had gathered to celebrate.
The Swedish Armed Forces have been attending the Crown Princess’s name day with a ceremony in the inner court of the palace since the early 1990s.
It has long been part of Swedish tradition for royals to have a day dedicated to their celebration.
Also in attendance was one of Carl Gustaf’s four sisters, Princess Christina, 81, and her husband Tord Magnuson, 83 (pictured)
As influenced by the Christian tradition of saints day, Swedes have different names associated with specific calendar days.
Victoria’s actual birthday lands in July, where the family typically gather at Solliden Palace in Öland. As such, she instead celebrates the day in March when the family are present in the capital.
Her name day, which is always on March 12, therefore serves as a birthday celebration for the royal.
According to the tradition, Victoria goes to the royal palace in the capital where she greets well wishers and is awarded a military presentation in her honour.