Prince Daniel’s wedding speech

Prince Daniel’s speech to Crown Princess Victoria

A beautiful wedding speech to Crown Princess Victoria.

“Your Majesties, Your Imperial Highness, Your Royal Highnesses, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear family and friends. Dear Victoria. Crown Princess Victoria, Princess of Sweden. The princess of my heart.

Nine years ago, I had the privilege of getting to know a young woman with a wonderful sense of humour, a strong sense of duty and, moreover, who was very, very wise. We became friends; the more I got to know her, the more irresistible she became.
These years with you, Victoria, have flown by; they have been the best of my life.

There have been times when Victoria’s official duties have kept us apart, often taking her to places far away, in distant countries. I’ll never forget a few years ago when she set off on one of her many journeys, this time to China. We were to be apart for a whole month. The evening before her departure, she came home late from one of her assignments, with lots of preparations to make for the trip. Instead of getting some much-needed sleep, she stayed up all night writing. In the morning, after she’d left, I found a box. And inside that box I found 30 wonderful letters, addressed to me, one for every day she’d be away.

This romantic gesture is so typical of you, Victoria. It says everything about what a loving person you are.
Once upon a time, there was a young man… well, perhaps not a frog at the start of the tale… as in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, but he certainly wasn’t a prince. The first kiss didn’t change that.

His transformation would not have been possible without the support of the kind-hearted king and queen who had ruled the kingdom for many years and who were full of wisdom, experience and kindness. They knew what was best and guided the young couple with a gentle hand, generously sharing their valuable experience.
I feel a deep sense of gratitude towards Your Majesties, the King and the Queen, for your wholehearted support and for the way in which you have welcomed me into your family. My thoughts naturally also go out to my own family, to my mother and father, my sister and her daughters.

Mum and Dad; throughout my childhood, you have given me your unconditional love. You have guided me with your wisdom and helped me to build a strong sense of self-esteem and security through sound values that have guided me through life.

Today, as we made our way through the streets of Stockholm, we were met with incredible joy and warmth – a memory we will carry deep in our hearts forever.
During the years that Victoria and I have spent together, I have felt tremendous support from the people I have met. That has been very important to me. Thank you.

I feel a deep sense of respect for the responsibilities that lie ahead of me. It will undoubtedly be a great challenge. I shall do my utmost to live up to the expectations that will be placed upon me. I shall do my utmost to support my wife, the Crown Princess of Sweden, in her important work.

My beloved Victoria. I am so proud of what we have together. I am so happy to now be your husband. I will do everything I possibly can to ensure that you remain as happy as you are today. Victoria, love is the greatest of all; I love you so much. Thank you very much.”