Putting on the glitz! Sweden's royal family dress to impress as they host a glittering dinner at the palace just hours after Princess Sofia announced she's expecting her second child

  • Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia announced they're expecting second child
  • Royal family all looked in high spirits as they turned out for glittering dinner 
  • Crown Princess Victoria was ethereal in an emerald green sequin gown 

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The Swedish royal family proved they are one of the most genetically-blessed families in the world as they hosted a glittering event at the Royal Palace. 

Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia - who had hours earlier announced they are expecting their second child - joined Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, as well as King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia at an official dinner and the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden.

Princess Sofia showed the tiniest hint of a baby bump as she stunned in a satin red gown, which neatly skimmed her burgeoning bump. 

Sweden's royal family dressed to impress as they hosted a glittering dinner at the palace just hours after Princess Sofia announced she's expecting her second child with Prince Carl Philip

Sweden's royal family dressed to impress as they hosted a glittering dinner at the palace just hours after Princess Sofia announced she's expecting her second child with Prince Carl Philip

The mother-of-one looked the part with dazzling diamond jewels, tote and tiara as she arrived on the arm of her dashing husband.

Likewise, Crown Princess Victoria was ethereal in an emerald green sequin gown, which showcased her hourglasses figure to perfection. Her husband, Prince Daniel, looked smart as he escorted his wife inside.

Queen Silvia displayed her timeless looks and complemented the other ladies in a midnight blue gown complete with sheer panels and sequin embellishment as she welcomed guests alongside her husband, King Carl Gustaf.

The royal family regularly hold official dinners where they host diplomats, members of the Swedish Government, authorities, science, sport, business and culture. 

The mother-of-one looked the part with dazzling diamond jewels, tote and tiara as she arrived on the arm of her dashing husband

The mother-of-one looked the part with dazzling diamond jewels, tote and tiara as she arrived on the arm of her dashing husband

Crown Princess Victoria was ethereal in an emerald green sequin gown, which showcased her hourglasses figure to perfection

Crown Princess Victoria was ethereal in an emerald green sequin gown, which showcased her hourglasses figure to perfection

Queen Silvia displayed her timeless looks and complemented the other ladies in a midnight blue gown complete with sheer panels and sequin embellishment as she welcomed guests alongside her husband, King Carl Gustaf

Queen Silvia displayed her timeless looks and complemented the other ladies in a midnight blue gown complete with sheer panels and sequin embellishment as she welcomed guests alongside her husband, King Carl Gustaf

They already have their hands full with their 11-month-old son, Prince Alexander, but Sofia and Carl Philip are ready to embrace parenthood all over again
The couple announced that Sofia, 32, is already pregnant with their second child, due in September 2017

They already have their hands full with their 11-month-old son, Prince Alexander, but Sofia and Carl Philip are ready to embrace parenthood all over again. The couple announced that Sofia, 32, is already pregnant with their second child, due in September 2017

In an official statement on the Swedish Royal Court's website, the couple said: 'We are looking forward to welcoming a new little member to our family'
Princess Victoria stunned in emerald green

In an official statement on the Swedish Royal Court's website, the couple said: 'We are looking forward to welcoming a new little member to our family'

The royal family regularly hold official dinners where they host diplomats, members of the Swedish Government, authorities, science, sport, business and culture

The royal family regularly hold official dinners where they host diplomats, members of the Swedish Government, authorities, science, sport, business and culture

As the head of the family, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia were in high spirits welcoming their guests to the palace

It was little surprise the family were in high spirits after the pregnancy announcement.

They already have their hands full with their 11-month-old son, Prince Alexander, but Sofia and Carl Philip are ready to embrace parenthood all over again.

The couple announced that Sofia, 32, is already pregnant with their second child, due in September 2017. 

In an official statement on the Swedish Royal Court's website, the couple said: 'We are happy to announce that we are expecting a child, a sibling to Prince Alexander. 

'We are looking forward to welcoming a new little member to our family.' 

Princess Sofia of Sweden, 32, and her husband Carl Philip, 37, are expecting sibling for their son Prince Alexander 

Princess Sofia of Sweden, 32, and her husband Carl Philip, 37, are expecting sibling for their son Prince Alexander 

The statement also confirmed that Sofia would continue with her scheduled engagements as planned throughout the spring and summer of 2017.

Their happy news comes just 11 months after the birth of the couple's first child Prince Alexander who arrived in April 2016. 

He was born weighing at 7lbs 9oz. and measuring 19.3 inches long at Danderyds Hospital in Stockholm.

Hours after the birth, Carl Philip held a press conference at the hospital to announce the new arrival.

Proud expectant parents! The couple, pictured together last Friday, are looking forward to welcoming their second child 

Proud expectant parents! The couple, pictured together last Friday, are looking forward to welcoming their second child 

The happy family is set to welcome a new member in September this year

The happy family is set to welcome a new member in September this year

'When asked if he had cried during the birth, the prince replied, according to People magazine: 'Yes, actually. Of course. Couldn't stop.

'For me and my wife, this is obviously a great day with a lot of emotion. Words cannot describe.'

Former glamour model Sofia Hellqvist married the prince last June. The elegant brunette is known for her infectious gap-toothed smile and easygoing ways.

They dated for five years before walking down the aisle and now live together in the upmarket Djurgården district of Stockholm.

The proud parents with their son Alexander. Sofia is set to continue with her scheduled engagements throughout the spring and summer 

The proud parents with their son Alexander. Sofia is set to continue with her scheduled engagements throughout the spring and summer 

They married in the royal palace's chapel, with the bride wearing a lace wedding dress created by local designer Ida Sjöstedt.

But thanks to Princess Sofia's reality TV and glamour modelling past, Carl Philip's choice of wife initially proved controversial.

The now Duchess of Värmland's first shoot aged 20 saw her posing topless in a pair of camouflage print bikini bottoms and clutching a snake to preserve her modesty.

The stunning couple beam with happiness on their wedding day in June 2015 

The stunning couple beam with happiness on their wedding day in June 2015 

Unsurprisingly, when news of Carl Philip's new relationship emerged in 2010, the Swedish Royal Family were initially put 'on the defensive' as sources revealed at the time.

Since then, however, Sofia has gone out of her way to tone down her image.

Meanwhile Carl Philip has hit the headlines for antics of his own - not least his infamous 'wild summer' of 2012, during which he hit the Swedish party scene wearing an alien mask, and hitchhiked to a motoring competition after losing his Gucci wallet, going on to crash his car in the first race.

 

 

 

 

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