November 20, 1932
Swedes are absolutely convinced that Princess Ingrid is engaged to Britain's Prince George, and newspapers are reporting that the engagement will be announced on Saturday. According to the latest rumors, the engagement will be announced at the welcoming dinner Ingrid's brother, Hereditary Prince Gustaf Adolf, and his bride of one month, Princess Sibylla. There has been no official denial of the engagement story from Palace officials.
In the meantime, Swedes can look forward to the arrival of their future king and queen as three days of public and private events are planned to welcome the newlyweds, who are returning from their honeymoon.
Princess Sibylla, 24, and her husband will be created at the railroad station by King Gustaf V. They will all travel by carriage to the Palace. The evening will culminate with a private family dinner. Other events for the newlyweds include a special church service, a gala dinner and an operatic program at the Royal Theatre.
Although the Swedes have a lot to celebrate with the arrival of Princess Sibylla, they are also looking forward to the news of their princess Ingrid's marriage to a British prince.
Ingrid and George are second cousins, as Ingrid's mother, the late Princess Margaret of Connaught, and George's father, King George V, were first cousins.
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