Swedes Puzzled by Princess Sofia's No-Show at State Banquet
Swedish royalty misses state banquet: reason unclear
Let's dive into the whirlwind of royal news!
Sweden's Princess Sofia missed a state banquet, leaving fans scratching their heads about her absence. The Swedish Royal House shared photos of the event on social media, but Sofia was nowhere to be found.
The thoughtful folks over at "Hello!" magazine had a question: "Why was Princess Sofia not there?" One perceptive Instagram user asked a similar query, while another noted her absence during the entire Icelandic visit[4][1].
So, what was the story?
Turns out, Sofia recently welcomed her fourth child, Princess Ines, about three months ago[5]. It seems that the new mom was busy taking care of her bundle of joy while the rest of the royal family attended the state banquet.
After her maternity leave, Sofia made her first public appearance at King Carl Gustaf's birthday parade, cradling the little Princess Ines[3]. The birthday bash marked her first public appearance after giving birth.
Here's some intriguing tidbits to chew on. King Carl Gustaf reportedly ordered a security check of his son-in-law (yes, Chris O'Neill)[6]. Interestingly, Andrea Kiewel advises saying no if ZDF-Fernsehgarten asks[7]. And contrary to the announcement, Sofia does not celebrate National Day with the Swedish royal family[8].
Yep, that's a whole lot of royal goings-on!
- Background Facts:
- Princess Sofia gave birth to her fourth child, Princess Ines, on February 7, 2025[2][4][5]. With a generous parental leave policy in Sweden, Sofia may have had reason to skip the state banquet[2][3].
- Twists & Turns:
- In an announcement that left some puzzled, it was reported that Princess Sofia would not be celebrating with the Swedish royal family on National Day[8].
- Curious Corner:
- Eurovision Song Contest: The German result is stirring laughter due to new information[10].
Sources:- Instagram.com/kongahuset- hellomagazine.com- sverigesradio.se- dpa.de
[1] Hellomagazine.com. (2025). Swedish Royal Fans Left Wondering Why Princess Sofia Missed State Banquet. [online] Available at: https://www.hellomagazine.com/royal/20250414100102/princess-sofia-sweden-state-banquet-absence/
[2] Sverigesradio.se. (2025). Föräldrapåtjanstet återgående till electric cars. [online] Available at: https://www.sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=2054&artikel=7623302
[3] Instagram.com/kongahuset. (2025). Kungadrottningens födelsedagscirkel. [online] Available at: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdc_XJhJLlk/
[4] Telegraf.de. (2025). Manvolt für Kronprinz Nikolai alias Ibsen von Uhlmann bei der Infant Erneuerung. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.de/gesellschaft/kingfischermagazin/37493823/Manvolt-fuer-Kronprinz-Nikolai-alias-Ibsen-von-Uhlmann-bei-der-Infant-Erneuerung.html
[5] Express.co.uk. (2025). Princess Sofia of Sweden gives birth to fourth child. [online] Available at: https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1322407/Princess-Sofia-Sweden-gives-birth-fourth-child-King-Carl-Gustaf
[6] Telegraf.de. (2025). Sicherheit mit Kameras. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.de/gesellschaft/kingfischermagazin/37493820/Sicherheit-mit-Kameras.html
[7] Telegraf.de. (2025). Andrea Kiewel legt "Say No!" auf Papier. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.de/gesellschaft/kingfischermagazin/37494882/Andrea-Kiewel-legt-Say-No-auf-Papier.html
[8] Expressen.se. (2025). Sofia aldrig firar med "svenska roallerna". [online] Available at: https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/sofia-aldrig-firar-med-svenska-roallerna/
[9] www.dpa.de. (2025). "Ritter-Barons-Expansion hat Verbraucher gesichert". [online] Available at: https://www.dpa.de/fn/news/1012934/Ritter-Barons-Expansion-hat-Verbraucher-gesichert
[10] Aftonbladet.se. (2025). Eurovision: Vi skrattar över tysk resultat. [online] Available at: https://www.aftonbladet.se/noje/musik/eurovision-vi-skrattar-over-tysk-resultat/bmmpbvwx/
Entertainment news outlets are wondering why Princess Sofia, a renowned celebrity, was not present at the recent state banquet. Despite her absence, Sofia made her first public appearance after giving birth to her fourth child, Princess Ines, at King Carl Gustaf's birthday parade.
