Royal Romance: Princess Victoria & Prince Daniel's Fairy Tale Love Story

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Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel

Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel form an adorable couple and have enjoyed a happy marriage for over ten years. Let's take a moment to revisit their wonderful love story.

They first crossed paths in 2000 when Victoria returned to Stockholm after her studies in the United States. It was at a sports club where she encountered Daniel Westling, a fitness consultant four years her senior, and he eventually became her personal trainer.

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Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel of Sweden

However, the couple chose to maintain a low profile in public during that period. It wasn't until a year later that they made their first public appearance together, attending a wedding of friends.

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Prince Daniel and Princess Victoria

They officially announced their engagement on February 24, 2009. However, the period leading up to their wedding the following year was marked by challenges. In May 2009, Daniel, who has a chronic illness, underwent a kidney transplant, with his father as the donor.

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Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel

On June 19, 2010, Victoria and Daniel had a deeply romantic wedding ceremony at Stockholm Cathedral.

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Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel

"Victoria, the greatest thing of all, is love. I love you so much," Prince Daniel expressed in a heartfelt speech to his newlywed wife, Princess Victoria of Sweden.

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Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel

The whole nation celebrated as the bride and groom rode through the streets of Stockholm in a carriage. They couldn't stop smiling.

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Princess Victoria, Princess Estelle and Prince Daniel

The family grew on February 23, 2012, with the arrival of their daughter, Estelle. In the picture, you can see the joyful parents with their little one at her christening.

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Princess Victoria with Estelle, Prince Daniel

According to the Swedish Succession to the Throne Act, Estelle holds the second position in line to the Swedish throne, just after her mother.

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Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar

On March 2, 2016, the family's happiness became complete with the arrival of their son, Oscar. In this picture, you can see Victoria, Daniel, and Estelle at Oscar's christening in Stockholm.

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Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel with Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar

Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar are growing up quickly. Both the Swedish people and we can't seem to get enough of these adorable siblings.

Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel have been happily married for over ten years and are blessed with two adorable children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar. Despite the royal couple always appearing harmonious in public, there have been recent rumors circulating about a possible divorce in the past few weeks.

Victoria and Daniel: This is their love story

Subsequently, the royal family addressed these rumors and provided reassurance. "We can unequivocally deny the information that the Crown Princess couple is getting divorced. There is no divorce," stated press spokesperson Margareta Thorgren to "dana press" in early February 2022.