Interview with Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill Drottningholm Palace October 24, 2012

Congratulations on your engagement! How does it feel?

Princess Madeleine: We are very excited and happy. It’s a very special day for us.

How did that when Christopher acquitted? 
Princess Madeleine: It was in early October. It was very romantic and nice thought, but more than that, we do not tell you, but keep it to ourselves.

Christopher, were you nervous? Had you planned it long?
I had been thinking for a while on that free and wanted to wait for the right moment. But I knew it was Madeleine, I wanted to marry.

Where did you meet first?
Princess Madeleine: We met through mutual friends. For me it started with a close friendship. We shared the same sense of humor and had great fun together. Chris opened up my heart, he is my soul mate.

Christopher, when you realized you wanted to woo Princess Madeleine?
, I immediately felt something special for Madeleine.

What was your first impression of Christopher?
Princess Madeleine: I appreciate Chris for his warmth and humor. He has a very big heart and he always manages to get everyone around him feel good. He is an incredible caring and generous person.

Christopher, have you talked to King about getting marry Princess?
It is true that I have spoken to the king and told him that I want to marry Princess Madeleine.

What was King’s reaction?
Christopher O'Neill: The King and Queen were excited, and a little concerned, I think.

Christopher, do you speak any Swedish?
I can say a few words and go and learn more Swedish.

Can Princess tell us something about Christopher’s family? 
I appreciate Chris family very much. They have always been very nice to me and welcomed me with open arms. Chris has a wonderful family!

Can you say something about the Princess’s family? How was your first meeting?
Christopher O'Neill: I have come to know the Swedish royal family well. I have been extremely well received and felt from the first moment very welcome. They are all friendly and we have very nice when we seen them all.

How do you see a future family?
Princess Madeleine: Of course we are looking forward to get married and eventually form our own family. 

Where will you stay ahead?
Princess Madeleine: Right now, we will continue to stay in New York because of both of their work. But it does not exclude the possibility that we move to Sweden in the future.

Christopher, what do you know about Sweden?
Sweden is a great country. It is so beautiful here and the people friendly. I have most visited Stockholm and Öland. I hope to have the opportunity to visit Sweden a bit more often now.

One last question: when will the wedding take place?
Princess Madeleine: We’ll come back with details about the wedding. But it will take place in Sweden during the summer of 2013.

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