Exclusive: Princess Leonore of Sweden is all grown up in incredible new photo alongside ‘Haid…..See More

Princess Madeleine of Sweden delighted royal fans on Thursday when she shared a precious picture of her daughter Princess Leonore in honour of her 11th birthday.

The heartwarming photo, which was posted on Instagram, showed a beaming Leonore posing with her beloved pet horse, Haidi. The Swedish royal looked so sweet holding the reins as her curious furry friend proffered its head in Leonore’s direction.

For the photoshoot, Princess Madeleine’s daughter wore a pair of navy jodhpurs and a black zip-up fleece. She wore her flowing blonde hair in a ponytail with a centre part.

In a gushing tribute, Madeleine, 42, wrote in her caption: “Happiest 11th birthday Leonore! It warms my heart to see your love and passion for horses and especially for Haidi! The two of you have a special bond.”

Royal fans and friends were quick to send birthday well-wishes in the comments section. One follower penned: “Congratulations Princess Leonore! What a nice looking horse!” while a second wrote: “Happy birthday, what a nice picture of you and the horse,” and a third chimed in: “What a sweet birthday picture.”

Princess Leonore has inherited her family’s lifelong passion for horses. Queen Silvia previously told Equnews that the passion has been passed down through many generations.