Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden beamed on Monday as she attended her officer training at the Swedish Defence University in Stockholm. The royal, 47, donned a full navy cadet uniform while participating in a basic military strategy course - as part of her special officer training in preparation for her future role as head of state.
![[Dressed in military regalia, the heir to the Swedish throne was seen sporting a full navy suit with a crisp white shirt, sleek blazer and a relaxed fitting pair of trousers]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/12/94112097-14286759-Dressed_in_military_regalia_the_heir_to_the_Swedish_throne_was_s-a-4_1736943486571.jpg)
Dressed in military regalia, the heir to the Swedish throne was seen sporting a full navy suit with a crisp white shirt, sleek blazer and a relaxed fitting pair of trousers. The Swede appeared fresh faced as she stepped out for the training day ahead. She looked smart and sophisticated with her hair in a slicked back bun.
![[Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is snapped getting stuck into a training exercise with the 1st Marine Regiment in Stockholm in November]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/12/92377295-14286759-Crown_Princess_Victoria_of_Sweden_is_snapped_getting_stuck_into_-a-5_1736943486572.jpg)
The royal beamed as she was pictured listening intently to fellow cadets before the training course commenced on Monday. As part of her preparations to take on the role of head of state, Victoria is undertaking her special officer training (SOFU) - a training course for employees in the Armed Forces.
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The specialised training course had been specially tailored for individuals already with an academic degree, and reportedly includes both theoretical and practical elements. The officer programme, which commenced on 16 August, is the biggest training regime at the Swedish Defence University, with a total of 255 cadets in training.
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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden beamed on Monday as she attended her officer training at the Swedish Defence University in Stockholm. Joining the programme, Victoria will serve as one of just 28 per cent of women who are part of the Officer Programme.
