The Swedish royal has confirmed with Swedish magazine Svensk Damtidning that she and husband Christopher O’Neill are due to welcome a little Princess in February of next year.
Madeleine revealed the gender of the royal baby while registering for a baby website the couple will use to create a gift registry for their upcoming upcoming baby shower, the magazine reports.
A representative from the Swedish Royal Court said that the reports were correct, but that the expecting mother did not wish to comment.
“The information is correct,” the Palace official said.
The pregnant Princess announced in September that she was expecting her first child in the new year, with February 25 reported as the due date.
The new arrival will be third in line to the throne and will be the first child for the royal couple, who reside in New York.
‘Tis the season for royal arrivals, with the latest announcement following a string of new heirs delivered, or shortly due, to the British royals.
In addition to the birth of Prince George to Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge in July, William’s cousin Zara Phillips is expecting her first child in the new year.
Prince George will also have a fellow playmate in Kensington Palace with the first grandchild of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, baby Maud, arriving in August.
