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Prince Oscar’s surprising christening gift

What gift is appropriate for a little prince on the day of his baptism? We didn’t expect this particular present to be this big!

Little Prince Oscar of Sweden will be christened next week in the royal chapel of Stockholm, but he’s already got an incredible baptism present in the works!

His doting dad Prince Daniel, mum Crown Princess Victoria and sister Estelle will all be present at the christening, and according to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, will be expecting a playground to be named after the little prince!

There are plans to build the playground in the Söderåsen National Park in the southernmost region of Skåne – where Oscar is the duke.

The idea was coined by Governor Margaret Palsson who wrote to 33 municipalities in Skåne and the Skåne region, asking them to be involved in the project.

She wrote: “We are expected to deliver a gift from Skåne associated with the baptism and I want us to do something really good.”

Little Oscar with his beautiful family

“My idea is to create something lasting that promotes good health among children and young people, which I know that the Crown Princess thinks is important.”

The playground – which will cost more than AU$165,000 – will be made only of natural materials and be open to children of all ages.

Big sister Estelle with little Oscar

The young prince will be gifted with a painting of the proposed structure at his christening as the playground won’t be ready in time.

If the funds are not raised for the expensive gift, Margaret said Oscar will instead “receive a traditional gift.”

We think he’ll be happy either way!

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