PRINCESS Birgitta of Sweden, the second sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, has died at the age of 87, the Swedish Royal Palace announced.
The royal, who was married to the late Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern, had been living in Mallorca.
GettyPrincess Birgitta of Sweden in her villa in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca[/caption]
GettyA young Princess Birgitta of Sweden and her fiancee Prince Johann of Hohenzollern at the Royal Palace on May 17, 1961 in Stockholm, Sweden[/caption]
While the cause of her death has not been disclosed, the palace confirmed the news on Instagram, noting that she leaves behind three children and their families.
In a statement, King Carl XVI Gustaf expressed his sorrow, saying: “With great sadness today, I have received the news that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has died.
“My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who will be deeply missed by me and my family.
“Together with my entire family, I send my condolences to Princess Birgitta’s children and grandchildren.”
Princess Birgitta, who studied gymnastics at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, had three children — Prince Carl, Princess Desiree, and Prince Hubertus — with her art historian husband.
Unlike her sisters, she retained her royal title after marriage, as her husband was of equal royal rank.
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