Prince Daniel and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visited Sydney in February 2023.Photo:Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Prince Danielof Sweden is shutting down speculation that his marriage toCrown Princess Victoriais on the rocks.
On Tuesday,The Timesreported that the 49-year-old royal debunked the gossip in a rare interview with SVT, Sweden’s national public broadcaster.
“Many friends from across Sweden and overseas have got in touch and things arrived at a certain point where we felt we could no longer accept it,” Prince Daniel told SVT, perThe Times. “I don’t think there is any reasonable person who believes in this rumor.”
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel of Sweden during a state banquet in Stockholm in 2022.Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
Crown Princess Victoria’s husband added that the “mean, false rumors” created “serious consequences” for his family.
According to the outlet, Stoppa Pressarna alleged that the marriage was in crisis over “incredible betrayal” in early 2022, and the statement soon came from the Swedish Royal House. Despite the denial,The Timessaid the celebrity news site has continued to run related reporting, perhaps prompting Prince Daniel to speak out again.Courtiers shared the original statement on social media in February 2022 along with a formal portrait of Daniel and Victoria.
“It has come to our attention that there is an ongoing spread of negative rumors regarding our private relationship. Allegations spread about betrayal in the relationship and an impending divorce,” theInstagramcaption began.
“Normally we do not comment on rumors and speculation. But in order to protect our family, we wish to make it clear, once and for all, that the rumors that are now being spread are completely unfounded,” it continued, signed “Victoria and Daniel.”
Prince Daniel and Crown Princess Victoria in 2022.Michael Campanella/Getty
Crown Princess Victoria, 46, is the eldest daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, and the heir apparent to the Swedish throne. She met her husband (born Olaf Daniel Westling) at the gym in 2001, where he was her personal trainer.
They dated for eight years before tying the knot on June 19, 2010. The dazzling royal wedding was estimated to cost $2 million and drew royalty includingPrince Edward,Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh,Prince Albert of Monacoand Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Prince Daniel on their 2010 wedding day.Jonas Ekstromer - Pool/Getty
Jonas Ekstromer - Pool/Getty
The couple went on to welcome two children —Princess Estelle, 11, andPrince Oscar, 7 — and marked 13 years of marriage earlier this summer.
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Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel of Sweden, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar at Victoria’s birthday celebration in Borgholm in July 2023.Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images
Prince Daniel was out and about for royal duties the day before the SVT interview aired, visiting businesses and getting to know entrepreneurs in the Gnosjö region.
source: people.com
