Classic celebration of Victoria at Solliden

 

The Swedish royal family
The Crown Princess was traditionally celebrated on Öland

Erica Fält

Updated 23.08 | Published 22.19

Hip hip hooray!

Crown Princess Victoria's birthday has traditionally been celebrated at Solliden on Öland today.

Molly Hammar, Albin Lee Meldau and Lena Philipsson provided the entertainment. 

    

          

Prince Daniel, Prince Oscar, Princess Estelle and Crown Princess Victoria during Sunday's birthday  celebration. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

 

The entire royal family was on hand to celebrate the crown princess's 47th birthday at Solliden Castle on Öland. Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill, who recently moved home to Sweden, also participated with their children Leonore, Nicholas and Adrienne.

        
        Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill with children Leonore, Adrienne and Nicholas.

        1 / 2Foto: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

 

        
        The king, queen and the crown princess's family in the beautiful July weather.
        2 / 2Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

The sun shone as usual on the Italian-inspired castle and visitors stood in multiple lines to offer their congratulations to Victoria.

After the ceremony at the castle, the royals left in horse and carriage for the televised Victoria concert at Borgholm's castle ruins where Molly Hammar, Albin Lee Meldau and Lena Philipsson performed.

          

          

        

         Prince Oscar and Crown Princess Victoria.

         1 / 3Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Volleyball player Isabelle Haak, 25, was this year's Victoria Prize winner and she was on hand to receive her award directly from the Crown Princess. The prize has been awarded since 1979 to an athlete who during the year performed an extra meritorious feat. Haak is considered one of the world's best volleyball players on the women's side and has won many titles.
 She plays for Italian side Imoco and was named the most valuable player in the 2024 series.

On the royal house's Instagram you can also see how Prince Daniel together with the children Estelle and Oscar received a private lesson from Haak.

        
        Volleyball player Isabelle Haak, 25, received this year's Victoria award. Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT