New photos of Prince Alexander of Sweden

Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia and Prince Alexander of Sweden with Siri the dog in a new family photo 

Usually, it's the birthday royal who stars in photos released on their big day but this year, Carl Philip of Sweden is making way for another prince. The new images shared on May 13th 2016, his 37th birthday, are all about Alexander and the new dad couldn't look happier about it.

Father and son, Carl Philip and Alexander of Sweden

The newest prince in Sweden is definitely the focal point of a new set of family photos released on his dad's birthday. Alexander Erik Hubertus Bertil, Duke of Sodermanland is seen snuggling with his parents and the family pet at their home in his first official portraits.

Siri came too - the family dog joins in as new photos of Prince Alexander of Sweden are released

As well as three photos of the newest royal family in Sweden all together, there are individual portraits of Alexander with his dad and his mum.

Alexander in the arms of his mother, Sofia of Sweden

The royal couple issued a message of thanks along with the five photos, saying that they really appreciated all the congratulations that had poured in following the birth of their son. 

Just the three of us - a family portrait of mother, father and son in the spring sunshine

Prince Alexander of Sweden was born on April 19th 2016 at Danderyd Hospital. He is fifth in line to his country's throne. And now he is the star of his dad's birthday photos - a very happy family.

You can read all about the arrival of Prince Alexander of Sweden here.

Photos: Eriak Gerdemark/ kungahuset.se