It's a Girl

[Trudie]

I just read in Billedbladet that on Thursday February 20,2014 Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill had become Parents. Congratulations to the Couple and the King and Queen.  :baby: :bday4:

[cinrit]

Sweden's Princess Madeleine Gives Birth to Daughter

Princess Madeleine, fourth in line to the throne of Sweden, has given birth to a daughter, the Swedish court said on Friday.

31-year-old Madeleine - whose full title is Madeleine Therese Amelie Josephine, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Halsingland and Gastrikland - married US-British banker Christopher O'Neill in June.

The New York-based couple announced in September last year they were expecting their first child.

"The Office of the Marshal of the Realm is delighted to announce that HRH Princess Madeleine gave birth to a daughter on 20 February 2014 at 10.41pm local time New York," the Swedish court said.

"Both mother and child are in good health."

More: Sweden's Princess Madeleine gives birth to daughter | World news | theguardian.com

Cindy

[Jenee]

Geez, married in June of this year? How badly was she showing??

Congrats to the lovely couple, this is the year of the girls it seems! Almost everyone I know has been having girls this year!

[cinrit]

Jenee, do you mean June of last year?

Cindy

[marine2109]

Princess Madeleine of Sweden gives birth to a baby girl | Royal Central

Princess Madeleine gives birth to baby girl - hellomagazine.com

The Swedish royals respond to the exciting news that Princess Madeleine has given birth to a baby girl in New York - hellomagazine.com

The first daughter of Princess Madeleine and Chris O'Neill was born in New York with honors in Sweden

La primera hija de la princesa Magdalena y Chris O'Neill ha nacido en Nueva York con honores en Suecia

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Madeleine of Sweden, Mom: The princess gave birth to a little girl!

Madeleine de Suède, maman : La princesse a donné naissance une petite fille !

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Princess Estelle is looking forward to meeting the little Swedish princess

Prinsesse Estelle glæder sig til at møde den lille svenske prinsesse | Billed Bladet

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Wort.lu - Swedish Princess Madeleine gives birth to daughter

[Lady Adams]

YAYAYAYAYAY! I've been waiting for this  :vday4: I am so excited to see a playmate for Estelle!!

Any thoughts on the name? We've been discussing this in the earlier thread, and all seem to agree that a nod to Princess Lillian (or her middle name, May) is likely, and wonderful.

CP Victoria's statement: "We are all very excited that Madeleine and Christopher have become parents. We look forward to seeing the new family, especially Estelle, who is very curious about her new cousin. We wish them good luck!" OMG, how cute is that?!?!

(On happiness overload here) :vday4:

Geez, married in June of this year? How badly was she showing??

Congrats to the lovely couple, this is the year of the girls it seems! Almost everyone I know has been having girls this year!

Jenee, she married in June of last year, and I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that my first thought was similar to yours so I looked at a reverse pregnancy due date calculator and it seems she got pregnant the week of her wedding, or a week before. The press billed it a honeymoon baby and they were right!  AW!

[PrincessOfPeace]

Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her husband Chris O'Neill have welcomed their first child.

The princess gave birth to a baby girl on Thursday in New York, the Swedish Court has confirmed.

"The Office of the Marshal of the Realm is delighted to announced that H.R.H Princess Madeleine gave birth to a daughter on February 20, 2014 at 10.41pm local time New York," a statement read.

"Both mother and child are in good health."

More: Princess Madeleine of Sweden gives birth to a baby girl | Royal Central

[HereditaryPrincess]

YAYAYAYAYAY! I've been waiting for this  :vday4: I am so excited to see a playmate for Estelle!!

Any thoughts on the name? We've been discussing this in the earlier thread, and all seem to agree that a nod to Princess Lillian (or her middle name, May) is likely, and wonderful.

CP Victoria's statement: "We are all very excited that Madeleine and Christopher have become parents. We look forward to seeing the new family, especially Estelle, who is very curious about her new cousin. We wish them good luck!" OMG, how cute is that?!?!

(On happiness overload here) :vday4:

I loved Victoria's comment, particularly the bit about Estelle being curious about her new little cousin. Adorable. I hope we get a picture of the two together, could you imagine how cute that will be?

Congratulations to Madeleine and Chris! :vday2: What lovely news to wake up to. It's good to hear that Madeleine and her little daughter are doing well. No news on how much she weighed?

[Lady Adams]

^ I will absolutely DIE of cute overload when, not if, we got a pic of them together.  :hehe:

I can't find any more info than the time and the gender, which we already knew. I'd love some stats, pics and a NAME!

Will they make us wait until the thanksgiving service on March 2?

[HereditaryPrincess]

^ I will absolutely DIE of cute overload when, not if, we got a pic of them together.  :hehe:

I can't find any more info than the time and the gender, which we already knew. I'd love some stats, pics and a NAME!

Will they make us wait until the thanksgiving service on March 2?

King Carl Gustaf usually holds a conference call where the baby's name and title is announced (he did this with Estelle), and I think this is usually held before the Te Deum (thanksgiving service). So we might not have to wait that long. :flower:

[Lady Adams]

^ Oooh, that makes me so happy. *jumpy claps*

Thoughts on the name, HP?

[HereditaryPrincess]

^ Oooh, that makes me so happy. *jumpy claps*

Thoughts on the name, HP?

My last minute guess is still Lovisa Magdalena Lilian Charlotta, however I also like Victoria, Josephine, Alice, Cecilia, Helena, Eleonora and Amelie. There are lots of names to choose from!

[Lady Adams]

^^ OOOh, I love Amelie. I am still upset with Zara for not naming her daughter Amelia, and calling her Mia.

I wonder if she'll pick one out of left field...I never would have guessed Estelle, but every time I look at that perfect baby's cherub face, I just think "Yup. She could only be an Estelle."

[PrincessOfPeace]

Sweden's Royal Palace says Princess Madeleine has given birth to a daughter in New York City - the first child for her and American husband, banker Christopher O'Neill.

The palace says the daughter was born late Thursday, placing her fifth in line to the throne.

Thirty-one year old Madeleine, whose full title is Madeleine Therese Amelie Josephine, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Halsingland and Gastrikland, daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, and O'Neill wed in June in Stockholm.

More: Swedish princess gives birth to daughter in NYC amid concerns at home that she is too distant from home country | Mail Online

[Lady Adams]

Very shrewd move by Madeleine....By having her baby here, she can grow up to be Queen *and* President!

Technically, she'd have to be Queen first and then grant herself permission to run for President, but those are merely details  :wink:

[sara8150]

Princess Madeleine of Sweden Gives Birth to Baby Girl With Husband Christopher O'Neill
Princess Madeleine of Sweden Gives Birth to Baby Girl - Us Weekly
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Princess Madeleine of Sweden Welcomes a Daughter
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Princess Madeleine gives birth to a daughter
Princess Madeleine gives birth to a daughter - The Local

[Lady Adams]

The palace posted this to their Facebook page, and Madeleine shared it on hers, with the caption "I'm overwhelmed!"

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It seems that it's Baby Princess' foot on Chris' arm! And I love that he is wearing a Childhood bracelet.

Can't wait for a picture of the baby soon!
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I just watched Chris O'Neill's press conference-- I didn't expect them to have one, so it's fantastic that they did! It's about five minutes and totally sweet.

Highlights include:

• Baby's stats (given in the metric system): 3150 grams (6.95lbs), 50 cm (19.69)
• She has brown hair and brown eyes and Chris said, "She looks like her mum, which is all I wanted." :vday4:
• Chris was present for the entire labor (the doctor called him the "perfect father"), he cut the cord, and also has a push present "in a small box" for Madeleine, and isn't allowed to reveal the name yet. He also says he has taken so many photos, his phone has run out of memory.
• He also says it wasn't a symbolic decision to have the baby in New York, but at the end of the day it was Princess Madeleine's decision, and he supported either decision.
• "It's the greatest joy you can ever experience," Chris told reporters, sounding very proud and elated (and looking very tired!!)

You can watch it here: Chris O'Neill: Hon liknar sin mamma - TV4 Play
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We will find out the name tomorrow!!!!

Via Scandinavian Royals (‏@crownprincely) on Twitter:

The name of the baby will be revealed tomorrow by the King at the cabinet meeting at the Royal Palace in Sweden.

[TLLK]

 AAAHH wonderful news. I can't wait to hear the new baby's name.  :vday4:

[Blue Clover]

Congratulations!

[sara8150]

I'm American I wanted know how much weight her baby is

[Lady Adams]

^ Sara8150 I posted the stats above, but I did write a lot :wink: so here they are again:
Baby's stats (given in the metric system): 3150 grams (6.95lbs), 50 cm (19.69)

[Izabella]

Congrats! :thumbsup:

It seems that it's Baby Princess' foot on Chris' arm! And I love that he is wearing a Childhood bracelet.

Awesome tattoo!  :thumbsup:  :lol: 

[Lady Adams]

^ In the press conference he said it was just the ink from her footprints, but I kinda wonder if he might actually get it permanently inked! :wink:

[Limabeany]

Swedish royal baby born in New York hospital - YouTube

[cinrit]

Messages of Congratulations From the Family

Messages of congratulations from the Family to Princess Madeleine and Mr Christopher O'Neill.
The King and Queen
– Today is a day of great happiness and thankfulness. We are filled with great joy. We now hope that Princess Madeleine and Christopher will be able to enjoy this unique time with their young daughter in peace and quiet.

The Crown Princess Couple and Prince Carl Philip
– We are all delighted that Madeleine and Christopher have become parents. We look forward to meeting the new little family, and Estelle in particular is very curious about her new cousin. We wish them every happiness!

More: Messages of congratulations from the Family - Sveriges Kungahus

Search - Getty Images : NY: H.R.H. Princess Madeleine Of Sweden And Husband Christopher O'Neill Welcome A Baby Girl

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Cindy