Prince Gabriel of Sweden celebrates ninth birthday

Prince Gabriel of Sweden, the second son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, celebrated his ninth birthday on August 31, 2026. To mark the occasion, his parents shared a new portrait of the young prince on social media.

Prince Gabriel, who holds the title Duke of Dalarna, is currently sixth in the line of succession to the Swedish throne. The released photograph shows him wearing a grey cable-knit sweater.

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have four children: Prince Alexander, Prince Gabriel, Prince Julian, and Princess Ines. While the family shares occasional personal milestones publicly, they typically keep private celebrations within the royal household.