King Charles’s cousin Flora Vesterberg announces she is pregnant with her first child: ‘Truly over the moon!’
Royal Family member Flora Vesterberg (nee Ogilvy) has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband Timothy Vesterberg on Instagram today.
Flora, 31, who is 62nd in line to the throne, is the granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin, Princess Alexandra.
The art historian shared her pregnancy news in a post on Instagram, with Flora writing she and Timothy are ‘truly over the moon’ about becoming parents.
It included a ‘gorgeous’ photo of the couple, wearing coordinated navy outfits, that was taken by Flora’s father, landscape designer and photographer James Ogilvy.
The caption read: ‘Delighted to share that Timothy and I are expecting our first child. We’re truly over the moon.’
For the pregnancy announcement, Flora picked a floral embroidered, linen midi dress from luxury label Erdem.
The PhD student, who is the first royal to speak openly about being diagnosed with autism, was pictured tenderly cradling her baby bump, while Timothy, 31, stood next to Flora with an arm around her waist.
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Flora Vesterberg (nee Ogilvy) has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband of Timothy Vesterberg on Instagram today
Flora’s Instagram post was flooded with congratulatory messages as friends, family members, and royal fans celebrated the ‘wonderful news’.
Her mother, Julia Ogilvy, wrote: ‘So much love from very excited grandparents!’
Sculptor Poppy Field and hotel scion Irene Forte sent their best wishes to Flora and Timothy, who tied the knot in a private ceremony at St James’s Palace in September 2020 at the height of the Covid pandemic.
British couturier Phillipa Lepley, who designed Flora’s wedding gown, added: ‘How exciting – many congratulations to you both.’
One fan comment read: ‘Congrats Flora! How exciting for you!! And how awesome for Princess A to have a great-grandchild on the way!!’
Another added: ‘Such a gorgeous photo of you all!’
Flora, who has an impressive academic background, revealed last October that she is undertaking a PhD at The Courtauld Institute of Art in London.
It came after Flora revealed she had been diagnosed with autism at the age of 30 in a deeply personal essay for Vogue, with the broadcaster explaining how she felt ‘compelled to pursue a clinical assessment’ ahead of beginning her PhD.
She wrote: ‘I’ve struggled quietly with neurodiversity since childhood, but am now also able to perceive its strengths.
‘As a result of the diagnosis, I feel empowered by having a framework with which to understand my experiences and sensitivities. It brings a sense of relief as well as validation.’
Flora concluded the moving essay, published during Autism Awareness Month last May, by encouraging ‘myself – and other autistic women – to be open with their community’ and discover ‘rituals to help them embrace their neurodiversity’.
The thrice great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s studies at the Courtauld will focus on ‘elevating Nordic impressionism’ as Flora told her Instagram followers she plans to spend more time in Scandinavia.
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It comes after art historian Flora announced she was diagnosed with autism at 30 in a moving personal essay published by Vogue last May
Her PhD follows an impressive set of academic accolades, including a master’s degree from The Courtauld.
She is a part of the university’s Campaign Board – a circle of prominent philanthropists and advisors raising £50million for the transformation of the Somerset House campus.
When she is not working, the young royal can be spotted at elegant events and exclusive bashes across the globe, in typical socialite style.
Flora is always stepping out in style, whether it’s for artsy evenings in London, walking the runway for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, or Fashion Week parties in Milan.
Her exclusive connections get her VIP access to fashion-related events, including Cartier, Bulgari and Longchamp, as seen from her Instagram posts.
The stunning blonde has a clear love of fashion and is often seen donning the latest trendy tea dresses and sleek stylish trousers for her arty days out.
And, like Prince Harry’s former actress wife Meghan Markle, Flora enjoys acting too, having once spent the day as an extra on the hit ITV drama Downton Abbey.
Flora lives with her husband Timothy in London, where he works as a director of a private equity investment firm.
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Flora and her Swedish financier husband first met in May 2019 after being introduced by a mutual friend. They tied the knot in September 2020 after a whirlwind romance and currently live in London
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They exchanged vows at The Chapel Royal of St James’s Palace, where Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840
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Royal guests at their wedding, held amidst strict Covid restrictions, included the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh (pictured), as well as Lord Frederick Windsor and his Peep Show actress wife Sophie Winkleman
Formerly a professional ice hockey player in his native Sweden, the blonde Swede is a regular fixture on Flora’s Instagram page since they got together in May of 2019.
They were introduced to one another by their best man Alexander Danielsson, who the bride had met in Paris during an internship for Sotheby’s.
Timothy visited an exhibition that Flora had curated at Connolly and conversation struck between the pair over an ink drawing by Alba Hodsoll, according to Vogue, and the rest was history.
The couple are believed to have had somewhat of a whirlwind romance after meeting and announced their engagement in November 2019. Sharing the news of her engagement on Instagram, she posted: ‘We’re engaged! My beloved Timothy asked me to marry him and we’re blissfully happy.’
They exchanged vows at The Chapel Royal of St James’s Palace, where Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in 1840.
Royal guests at their wedding, held amidst strict Covid restrictions, included the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, as well as Lord Frederick Windsor and his Peep Show actress wife Sophie Winkleman.
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Flora and Timothy on their wedding day, pictured alongside the bride’s parents, James and Julie Ogilvy (right)
Flora wore a stunning white lace bridal Phillipa Lepley gown, her grandmother’s pearl-detailed tiara, and held a small posy, later posing with her husband underneath an archway adorned with white flowers.
Exactly one year later, the couple staged a more public marriage blessing at the chapel, with a host of royals in attendance.
While her ties to the Royal Family are relatively low-key, the little-known royal appears on the balcony for the Trooping the Colour alongside the rest of her extended family and often makes an appearance at royal weddings.
She was also among the royal mourners at the September 2022 funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth, and also attended the Duchess of Kent’s funeral at Westminster Abbey last year.
Flora is also seemingly close to Lady Amelia Windsor, a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry, as she’s posted multiple photos of her on social media.
As the granddaughter of a princess, she is a member of the Royal Family but does not, however, have her own title.
