The Swedish royal christening was incredibly picturesque

Royal events are generally pretty gorgeous.

Factor in centuries of tradition, a healthy appetite for pomp and circumstance and what you'd imagine would be some very decent tailors: it makes sense.

And Sweden's royal family didn't disappoint. See: the christening of Prince Gabriel this weekend.

Gabriel, Duke of Dalarna, is the second son of Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip, and little brother of Prince Alexander, Duke of Sodermanland.

Prince Gabriel, Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip watch Prince Alexander practice his royal wave. Image: Getty

He was born on August 31, and his father admitted that adding a new baby to a household dominated by an 18-month-old was a recipe for "chaos".

"It’s quite different having two children rather than just one," Carl Philip said last month, according to People. 

Sibling relationships are complicated. Especially if you're royal, presumably. Listen to this episode of 9Honey's hit podcast Life Bites for advice on how to 'reset' when everything gets a bit much:

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But however much sleep the royal family-of-four may or may not be getting at the moment, they all looked radiant on Friday.

Prince Carl Philip, taking a cue from his older son and working on his wave as well. Image: Getty

The whole gang attended, most of whom apparently got the memo to wear red – including Gabriel's five-year-old cousin Princess Estelle (daughter of Crown Princess Victoria), who helped pour the baptismal water.

Prince Daniel, Duke of Vastergotland, Princess Estelle, Duchess of Ostergotland, Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden and Prince Oscar, Duke of Skane. Image: Getty

Despite a guest appearance from Gabriel's storied christening gown – first worn by the father of Sweden's current king in 1906, and passed down through generations – best outfit goes to his mother, Sofia.

Princess Sofia and Pringe Gabriel leave the Royal Chapel at the Drottningholm Palace Church in Stockholm following thechristening. Image: Getty

Her Folkdräkt (a traditional Swedish folk dress with historical ties to Gabriel's duchy), complete with buckled shoes and red stockings, brought a sense of cheerful festivity to the wintry day.
And Gabriel himself? 

After a bit of a shock from the cold water poured on his head (brought in from a spring on the island of Öland, as per royal custom), the little prince took proceedings calmly in his stride.

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