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New Royal Birthday Portrait! Sweden’s Little Prince Is His Dad’s Mini-Me

Like father, like son

Princess Sofia Prince Carl Philip
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Birthday wishes are in order for Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip's son, Prince Julian, who just turned 4 on March 26. The royal couple marked the special day by sharing two adorable new pictures of their birthday boy on social media and it’s safe to say, the cuteness overload is real.

Prince Julian looked super cozy in a blue cardigan paired with a white shirt featuring navy piping. In the first photo, he gives the camera his best smile, with his blonde hair and piercing icy blue eyes shining. The second shot captures Julian mid-laugh, covering his mouth with his hand as his hair is neatly swept behind his ears.

"Today we celebrate our exuberant Julian who turns 4 years old," the proud parents captioned the photos, and fans couldn't get enough of the royal family's newest milestone. The comments were filled with well wishes, and one eagle-eyed royal watcher even mentioned how much Julian "resembles his grandfather," King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

But honestly, if you ask me, this kid is the spitting image of his dad, Prince Carl Philip. While he has those gorgeous icy blue eyes from his mother, Julian has the same blonde hair that his dad had when he was young and the same adorable smile. It's clear that Julian’s mini-me vibes are undeniable.

What makes this milestone even more special is the fact that Prince Julian's birthday comes just a few weeks after the family welcomed a baby girl. Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip are now proud parents to four kids: sons Prince Alexander, 8, Prince Gabriel, 7, and now, baby Princess Ines, who arrived on February 7.

The royal couple shared the first photo of their daughter shortly after her birth, and we learned her name holds a special meaning. Princess Ines Marie Lilian Silvia pays tribute to both of her grandmothers—Carl Philip's mother, Queen Silvia, and Sofia’s mother, Marie.

A big Happy Birthday to Prince Julian! What a way to kick off another exciting year in the royal family.

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