Crown Princess Victoria and her family had quite the emotional ride as they took in a thrilling hockey match-up Friday evening. AIK Ishockey vs BIK Karlskoga, 2011 HockeyAllsvenskan play-offs semi-finals, game six. The match captivated spectators, culminating in a hard-fought 2-1 victory for AIK, much to the delight of the royal family in attendance.
11 Members of the Swedish royal family give a rousing royal roar for AIK. Their Royal Highnesses, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and their other Royal children, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar were exhilarated! Accompanying them were Prince Carl Philip’s eldest sons, Princes Alexander and Gabriel. The audience erupted with an array of sentiments. Estelle, Oscar and Gabriel did not hesitate to hide their delight at the game, their eyes wide and smiles beaming at heart-racing plays on the ice.
In comparison, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel had rather less dramatic responses during the game. You could feel the excitement in the air. Daniel held his young son up high in the air, joining the celebration of AIK’s 3-1 victory as the referee’s final whistle blew. The match was a sensational exhibition of world-class hockey, but it marked one of the great family days ever enjoyed by the royal family.
Meanwhile, across the continent, Britain’s Prince William and his eldest son, Prince George, faced a disappointing evening of their own. After departing the City of Lights and a thrilling 1-0 US victory over Colombia (thanks to Crystal Dunn), our dynamic pair saw their favorite Premier League club, Aston Villa, go down 3-1 to Paris Saint-Germain. The result was an abrupt turnaround from the elation felt by the Swedish royals just hours earlier at the hockey match.
Though their athletic finishes may have differed, each royal household was happy to spend time together catching up with their kids. To Victoria and Daniel, the hockey game was just an awesome excuse to connect with their kids. Even outside the arena, the mood crackled with excitement. Fans passionately cheered for AIK, making it an experience that all those who were present will never forget.
