Crown Princess Victoria arrived today with the Swedish royal family to attend a prayer for peace on the second anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The royal, 46, looked solemn as she entered the Royal Chapel in Stockholm with King Carl Gustav, Queen Silvia and her husband Prince Daniel.
Also in attendance were Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, who opted for dark-coloured outfits as they prayed for peace to be restored to Europe.
Saturday marks two years since the Kremlin launched its attack on Ukraine, launching the largest incursion into a European country since World War II.
Victoria, gathered with her family to pray, wore a dark blue sweater over a light blouse, which she combined with a long, dark pleated skirt.
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prayer for Peace at the Castle Church at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden
Crown Princess Victoria arrived today with the Swedish royal family for a prayer for peace on the second anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The royal, 46, looked solemn as she entered the Royal Chapel in Stockholm with King Carl Gustav, Queen Silvia and her husband Prince Daniel.
King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia attend a prayer for peace for Ukraine at the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace in Stockholm on 24 February 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prayer for Peace at the Castle Church at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden
She put her hair up in an elegant bun and wore simple makeup for the occasion.
Queen Silvia, 80, wore a gray and blue patterned ensemble and kept her brown hair in its typical tousled style.
He comes after King Charles. praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message on the occasion of the second anniversary of RussiaThe invasion.
Charles III says he is “very encouraged” by the efforts of the United Kingdom and its allies to support Ukraine “at this time of so much suffering and need.”
He said: ‘The determination and strength of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire, as the unprovoked attack on their land, their lives and their livelihoods enters a third, tragic year.
‘Despite the tremendous hardship and pain inflicted on them, Ukrainians continue to display the heroism with which the world so closely associates them.
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel at the Prayer for Peace in the Castle Church at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden
Also in attendance were Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia, who opted for dark-coloured outfits as they prayed for peace to be restored to Europe.
Saturday marks two years since the Kremlin launched its attack on Ukraine, launching the largest incursion into a European country since World War II.
Gathered with her family to pray, Victoria wore a dark blue sweater over a light blouse, which she paired with a long, dark pleated skirt.
Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip, prayer for peace in the castle church at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden
‘His is true courage, in the face of indescribable aggression. I have felt it firsthand in the many meetings I have had with Ukrainians since the start of the war, from President Zelensky and Mrs Zelenska to new army recruits training here in the UK.
“I continue to be very encouraged that the UK and our allies continue to be at the forefront of international efforts to support Ukraine at this time of so much suffering and need.
“My heart goes out to all those affected as I remember them in my thoughts and prayers.”
Queen Silvia, 80, wore a gray and blue patterned ensemble and kept her brown hair in its typical tousled style.
It comes after King Charles praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message to mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Members of the Swedish Royal Family sit on the benches to pray for peace in the Royal Chapel
A group of children hold Ukrainian flags inside the Royal Chapel in Stockholm.
The King has undertaken numerous UK engagements related to Ukraine since the war began, including a visit to a training center for military recruits in Wiltshire.
He has met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky several times, including during his visit to the UK in February last year.
Earlier this month it was announced that Charles had been diagnosed with a form of cancer, discovered while he was being treated in hospital for an enlarged prostate.
He began a program of regular treatments, but postponed all his public duties and spent much of his time at the royal residence at Sandringham, Norfolk.