Crown Princess Victoria today arrived with the Swedish Royal Family to attend a peace prayer on the second anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The royal, 46, looked solemn as she walked into 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, both of whom opted for dark coloured ensembles as they prayed for peace to be restored in Europe.
Saturday marks two years since the Kremlin launched its attack on Ukraine, starting the biggest incursion in a European country since the Second World War.
Gathering with her family for prayers, Victoria wore a dark blue jumper over a light blouse, which she paired with a long, dark pleated skirt.
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prayer for peace in the Castle Church at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden
Crown Princess Victoria today arrived with the Swedish Royal Family for a peace prayer on the second anniversary of Vladimir Putin ‘s invasion of Ukraine
The royal, 46, looked solemn as she walked into 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 Peace Prayer for Ukraine at the Stockholm Royal Palace’s Royal Chapel on February 24, 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden
Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prayer for peace in the Castle Church at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden
She gathered her hair in a sleek bun, and wore simple make-up for the occasion.
Queen Silvia, 80, wore a grey and blue patterned co-ord, and kept her brunette hair in its typical blow-out style.
It comes after King Charles praised the ‘determination and strength’ of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of Russia‘s invasion.
Charles III says he is ‘greatly encouraged’ by the efforts of the UK and its allies in supporting Ukraine ‘at this time of such great 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 livelihoods enters a third, tragic, year.
‘Despite the tremendous hardship and pain inflicted upon them, Ukrainians continue to show the heroism with which the world associates them so closely.
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, both of whom opted for dark coloured ensembles as they prayed for peace to be restored in Europe
Saturday marks two years since the Kremlin launched its attack on Ukraine , starting the biggest incursion in a European country since the Second World War
Gathering with her family for prayers, Victoria wore a dark blue jumper 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
‘Theirs is true valour, in the face of indescribable aggression. I have felt this personally 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 United Kingdom.
‘I continue to be greatly encouraged that the United Kingdom and our allies remain at the forefront of international efforts to support Ukraine at this time of such great 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 grey and blue patterned co-ord, and kept her brunette hair in its typical blow-out style
It comes after King Charles praised the ‘determination and strength’ of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of Russia ‘s invasion
Members of the Swedish Royal Family sit in the pews for a peace prayer in the Royal Chapel
A group of children hold Ukrainian flags inside the Royal Chapel in Stockholm
The King has undertaken many engagements in the UK linked to Ukraine since the war began, including visiting a training site 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.
It was announced earlier this month that Charles had been diagnosed with a form of cancer, discovered while he was being treated in hospital for an enlarged prostate.
He has started a schedule of regular treatments but postponed all public-facing duties, spending much of his time at the royal residence in Sandringham, Norfolk.