{"id":105166,"date":"2026-01-19T22:59:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/105166\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T22:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:59:09","slug":"late-queens-cousin-flora-vesterberg-reveals-she-is-pregnant-with-first-child-in-emotional-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/105166\/","title":{"rendered":"Late Queen’s cousin Flora Vesterberg reveals she is pregnant with first child in emotional announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flora Vesterberg<\/a>, the first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, announced her pregnancy on Monday in a touching social media post alongside her husband of five years, Timothy Vesterberg<\/a>. The 31-year-old is the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra<\/a>, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, and the late Sir Angus Ogilvy, making her Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin twice removed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

She shared a photo of herself and the Swedish financier standing in a garden as she rested her hand on her growing baby bump. Flora wore a flowing navy dress<\/a> with short sleeves and white floral detailing, with her dark blonde hair falling down past her shoulders.<\/p>\n

Timothy looked dapper in a pale blue button-up shirt under a navy jacket and black pants. “Delighted to share that Timothy and I are expecting our first child. We’re truly over the moon. Photographed by my father @ogilvylandscape xx,” Flora wrote<\/a> in the caption.<\/p>\n

As hundreds of fans passed on their congratulations in the comment section, her wedding dress<\/a> designer, Phillipa Lepley, added: “How exciting \u2013 many congratulations to you both. P x.” The couple first met in Paris and were introduced by their mutual friend, Alexander Danielsson, who later became the best man at their wedding.<\/p>\n

“I met Alexander whilst living in Paris for a Sotheby’s internship. He studied with Timothy at the Stockholm School of Economics and eventually introduced us in London a few years later,” Flora explained to Vogue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“The three of us then joined other Scandinavian friends in swimming in the Serpentine early on weekday mornings. Timothy and I fell in love and became engaged within six months.”<\/p>\n

\"Timothy\u00a9 Alan Chapman\/Dave Benett\/Getty IThe couple met through a mutual friend in Paris<\/p>\n

Flora and Timothy tied the knot<\/a> in an intimate ceremony during the COVID-19 pandemic in September 2020, and again a year later at St. James’ Palace, this time with their family and friends in attendance.\u00a0Prince Edward<\/a> and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh<\/a>, joined Flora on the special day, as did the maid of honour Lady Marina Windsor<\/a> and Princess Michael of Kent<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Learn more about Flora below…<\/p>\n

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Flora celebrated her wedding anniversary in September 2025 with a touching tribute to her husband. “It’s our 5th wedding anniversary tomorrow morning. It rained petals as Timothy and I took our first steps from the Chapel Royal as husband and wife. Jag \u00e4lskar dig, min \u00e4lskling. #London,” she wrote on social media<\/a>, alongside photos from their special day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Timothy has been a strong supporter of the art historian, particularly after she revealed her autism diagnosis<\/a> in an essay for British Vogue<\/a> in May. “I’ve struggled quietly with the challenges of my neurodiversity since childhood, but am now also able to perceive its strengths,” she wrote in the piece.<\/p>\n

\"Princess\u00a9 GettyFlora and Timothy tied the knot again in 2021<\/p>\n

“Like many women, I only recently felt compelled to pursue a clinical assessment\u2026As 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. I know that this will not only help me to be kinder to myself, but also help my community to support me effectively.”<\/p>\n

\"Flora\u00a9 Dave Benett\/Getty Images for AscFlora revealed her autism diagnosis in May 2025<\/p>\n

“I’m fortunate to have had a peaceful upbringing in rural Scotland, within a loving and supportive family,” she continued. “I’m also thankful to have a wonderful husband of five years.”<\/p>\n

“Whilst my journey with autism feels like it only truly began with my diagnosis, I feel relieved to now have a clearer understanding of my emotional needs as well as the strengths that I should lean into,” the royal concluded.\u00a0<\/p>\n