• Princess Estelle's latest detail sparks a stir
  • The princess is registered without a surname
  • Experts disagree on legal conformity

Princess Estelle, the twelve-year-old daughter of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, has become the focal point of a controversial debate in Sweden. The issue at hand: she is officially registered without a surname, a practice that, according to Dagens Juridik, has stirred concern among Swedish tax authorities. This unusual situation has prompted questions about its compatibility with the Swedish Names Act, which mandates that all citizens must have a surname.

Royal tradition dictates that those born into the Swedish Royal Family do not have surnames. This is in contrast to Estelle’s father, Prince Daniel, and her aunt, Princess Sofia, who, as commoners, were given surnames when they married into the royal family. While this practice is a long-standing royal tradition, it has recently drawn criticism, particularly regarding Estelle, who is second in line to the throne.

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Princess Estelle registered without a surname

Reports from 'Dagens Juridik' reveal that Princess Estelle is listed in the population register with an asterisk instead of a surname. Lars Tegenfeldt, a legal expert at the Swedish Tax Agency, strongly criticized this practice, stating to the magazine, “According to the law, all citizens must have a surname.” He argues that the royal family’s tradition of not using surnames does not align with legal requirements. Despite this, many in Sweden seem to support the royals' exemption from this rule.

Experts disagree on legal conformity

Olle Abrahamsson, chairman of the naming rights committee, has defended the royal family’s decision, asserting that the Swedish Tax Agency independently handles such matters. He further argues that it would be against the law to assign a surname to Princess Estelle, as her mother, Crown Princess Victoria, also does not have one.