A baby for Madeleine

Princess Estelle is about to get a little cousin.  The Swedish Royal House has just announced that Princess Madeleine will become a mummy in March 2014.

 

Two become three - Princess Madeleine of Sweden and her husband, Chris O'Neill, are expecting their first baby next year

 

The baby is the first for Madeleine and her husband, Chris O'Neill, who married in June this year.  The second grandchild of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia will be fifth in line to the throne when they arrive in 2014. 

 

 

 

One of the official photos of Madeleine's summer wedding to Chris O'Neill

 

The princess, who is 31, made her own announcement via her Facebook page this morning and the royal household confirmed the news.  The official press release said there were no planned changes to the princess' schedule for the rest of the year.  The news comes just days before her father celebrates the 40th anniversary of his accession meaning he starts his jubilee with another member of the next generation on the way.