Wednesday 11 May 2016

Victoria leads the way on day two of Chile State Visit


Daniel has to smile as his handshake is passed over for a chat with his wife during day two of the State Visit from Chile to Sweden

There was business, there was lunch, there were politics, there were photographs but most of all there was a Crown Princess in bright white who stole the show on day two of an historic State Visit to her country. As Chile's President, Michelle Bachelet, continued her tour of Sweden, the first by a head of state from her country, Victoria became the star of the show.



 A little light lunch for the Crown Princess of Sweden and her husband on day two of the State Visit by the President of Chile

The Crown Princess, her husband Prince Daniel, and her brother, Prince Carl Philip, attended a lunch for the President of Chile at Stockholm City Hall alongside King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia.


The lunch line up on day two of the State Visit by President Michelle Bachelet of Chile to Sweden

And while her dad had helped to talk business at the start of the day, this midday break starred Victoria and her two princes.


Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and her husband, Prince Daniel, watch President Michelle Bachelet sign the visitors' book at Stockhom City Hall following a lunch in honour of the State Visit

The lunch was hosted by the Mayor of Stockholm, Eva Louise Erlandsson Slorach and Finance Commissioner, Karin Wanngard. The morning had been all about money as President Bachelet and King Carl XVI Gustaf joined a business forum focused on strengthening co-operation between Chile and Sweden.


King Carl XVI Gustaf on his way to a lunch in honuor of President Michelle Bachelet

Following the lunch, President Bachlet met the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament while the evening promised a return dinner hosted by the Chilean leader for the King and Queen of Sweden. Victoria probably won't be there - she missed the State Dinner for President Bachelet at the Royal Palace last night, understandable with an eight week old and a four year old at home. But after her stellar appearance at lunch, it won't make any difference - today, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden led the way.

You can read about all the State Visits taking place in May here.

Photos: kungahuset.se and presidencia.cl

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