Son of Sweden's Prince Carl Philip christened in Stockholm

The son of Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and his wife Princess Sofia was christened at a ceremony in the royal palace chapel in Stockholm on Friday.

Prince Alexander Erik Hubertus Bertil was born on April 19 and is fifth in line to the Swedish throne. The christening was held at the Palace Chapel of the Drottningholm Palace.

Sweden's Princess Sofia holds her son Prince Alexander, while Archbishop Antje Jackelen (L), Prince Carl Philip (2nd L), godparents Jan-Ake Hansson, (3rd R), Lina Frejd (2nd R) and Reverend Michael Bjerkhagen (R) give their blessings during his christening at the Palace Chapel of the Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden September 9, 2016.Credit: Reuters

Prince Alexander was dressed in a cream christening gown that has been worn by many Swedish royal babies before him.

The former model Sofia Hellqvist married Prince Carl Philip in June 2016 in a royal ceremony in Stockholm.

Crown Princess Victoria (2nd L) holds her son Prince Oscar and Princess Sofia (2nd R) holds her son Prince Alexander during Prince Alexanders christening. Credit: Reuters

In true modern fashion, Princess Madeleine of Sweden, who is Carl Philips sister and currently sixth in the line to the throne, posted pictures of the royal christening on Facebook.