Prince Daniel breaks with tradition: selfies despite Silvia's ban!

Prince Daniel breaks with tradition: selfies despite Silvia's ban!

Today a very special day is being celebrated in Sweden: Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel look back on 15 years of marriage. On June 19, 2025, the popular couple, considered by many to be the “power couple” of the Swedish monarchy, made a splash with a series of public appearances and events. As part of their celebrations, Prince Daniel also broke with a royal tradition that caused quite a stir.

The break with royal traditions

Prince Daniel, 51, recently caused a stir when he willingly posed for selfies with students during a visit to the Princess Estelle Sculpture Park. This came at a time when Queen Silvia had clearly proclaimed a “selfie ban” on official visits. The royal family's official press office even chose one of these photos for their Instagram page, putting the tradition of royal etiquette to the test. Historian Herman Lindqvist described the Swedish royal family's attitude towards selfies as outdated and intrusive. While the younger generation of royals, which also includes Victoria and her sisters Sofia and Madeleine, are more open with the public, Queen Silvia remains strict.

The perfect model family

The royal family is a true model. Victoria and Daniel have two children, Princess Estelle (13) and Prince Oscar (9). Their relationship began at the gym, where Daniel worked as a personal trainer and Victoria was already going through a challenging time. Despite initial concerns from King Carl XVI. Gustaf advocated for Victoria's love, and the two married in 2010. Since then, Daniel has not only immersed himself in royal duties, but also created his own profile in charity work.

A modern royal family in transition

The Swedish monarchy is currently undergoing remarkable upheaval. King Carl Gustaf reduced the number of official representatives from 15 to 10 members, taking the burden off the shoulders of the younger generation. The children of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia as well as Princess Madeleine had to give up the title of "Royal Highness". In this new structure, the focus is clearly on Crown Princess Victoria and her family, and the pressure on her as the future queen has increased significantly.

Victoria and Daniel in the spotlight

Especially during the corona pandemic, Victoria and Daniel took on a prominent role as the main representatives of the royals, while the older royal couple acted more cautiously for health reasons. Nevertheless, Victoria shows no signs of being overworked during this challenging time and is being prepared for her future role. Her dynamism and close relationship with Daniel are inspiring for many Swedes and strengthen trust in the monarchy.

The Swedish monarchy is undergoing an exciting change, shaped by tradition and modern zeitgeist. Prince Daniel is at the forefront of a new era that simultaneously preserves royal values ​​and promotes contact with the population. It remains to be seen whether this new popularity of the royals will last in the long term - but the modern royal family always leaves a good impression.

For those who want to learn more about the development of the Swedish monarchy, we recommend taking a look at the coverage of az online, star and gala.