Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson

Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson, Order of the Seraphim (Christina Louise Helena, born 3 August 1943) is a member of the Swedish royal family. She is the fourth child of Prince Gustaf, Duke of Västerbotten and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and the youngest of the four older sisters of King Carl XVI Gustaf. She generally uses the name Christina Magnuson.

Early Life

Christina was born at Haga Palace outside Stockholm as the fourth child and youngest daughter of Prince Gustaf, Duke of Västerbotten and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. She is the granddaughter of King Gustaf VI of Sweden.

Family and Career

She met her future husband, Todd Magnuson, at a lunch in Stockholm in 1961. Her engagement to Magnuson was announced on 1 February 1974. They married on 15 June 1974 in the Palace Church of the Royal Palace of Stockholm.

Title and Styles

• 3 August 1943-1 February 1974: Her Royal Highness Princess Christina of Sweden

• 1 February 1974:-present Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson