Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden beamed as she joined a group of young school children during playtime – as she kicked off a three-day visit to Nigeria on Monday.

The royal, 47, along with the Scandinavian nation’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, were pictured laughing and singing along with pupils at the LEA preschool in Jabi – an area in the African country’s capital, Abuja.

The mother-of-two was also snapped having a go at an abacus – and handing several toys to delighted kids – this afternoon. 

She was the image of effortless elegance in a floral dress, perfect for the area’s hot weather.

The dusky pink frock, adorned with white roses, featured short cap sleeves and cinched intricately at the waist.

The ensemble, made by Swedish designer Camilla Thulin, retails online for €699.90 (around £600).

Keeping her hair out of her face, Victoria tied her brunette tresses back into a slick bun, and accessorised with statement earrings. 

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden beamed as she joined a group of young school children during playtime – as she kicked off a three-day visit to Nigeria on Monday

The royal, 47, along with the Scandinavian nation’s Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, were pictured laughing and singing along with pupils at the LEA preschool in Jabi – an area in the African country’s capital, Abuja

She kept her make-up simple, with a dewy base and some mascara to accentuate her lashes.

It is understood that earlier in the day, she had visited the Swedish Embassy in Abuja, and also met with Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima.

The trip is aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries. According to the Nigerian embassy in Sweden, ‘there are currently several major Swedish companies represented in the country.’

It comes as last month, the mother-of-two appeared in high spirits as she attended celebrations to mark her ‘Name Day’ at the Royal Palace in the Stockholm.

According to Swedish tradition, various names are associated with certain dates, and Crown Princess Victoria’s is celebrated on 12th March. 

The Swedish heir-to-the-throne sported a full navy blue suit to honour her military contributions, slipping into a double breasted jacket with striking gold buttons and a Swedish flag emblazoned on the shoulder.

The mother-of-two was also snapped having a go at an abacus – and handing several toys to delighted kids – this afternoon

Victoria was the image of effortless elegance in a floral dress, perfect for the area’s hot weather

She completed the smart ensemble with a set crisp pair of suit trousers, tie and black expertly polished black boots.

Victoria kept her skin fresh with a light layer of foundation and a glamorous brown smoky eye.

Her chocolate brown tresses were worn up in low bun beneath a royal blue cap with the Swedish military crest pattered on the front.

At one stage, Victoria was pictured standing on a podium outside the palace and military personnel stood to attention. 

It has long been part of Swedish tradition for royals to have a day dedicated to their celebration. 

As influenced by the Christian tradition of saints day, Swedes have different names associated with specific calendar days.

Victoria’s actual birthday lands in July, where the family typically gather at Solliden Palace in Öland. As such, she instead celebrates the day in March when the family are present in the capital.

Her name day, which is always on 12th March, therefore serves as a birthday celebration for the royal.

The dusky pink frock, adorned with white roses, featured short cap sleeves and cinched intricately at the waist

The ensemble, made by Swedish designer Camilla Thulin, retails online for €699.90 (around £600)

Keeping her hair out of her face, Victoria tied her brunette tresses back into a slick bun, and accessorised with statement earrings

She kept her make-up simple, with a dewy base and some mascara to accentuate her lashes. It is understood that earlier in the day, she had visited the Swedish Embassy in Abuja, and also met with Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima

The trip is aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries. According to the Nigerian embassy in Sweden, ‘there are currently several major Swedish companies represented in the country’

According to the tradition, Victoria heads to the royal palace in the capital where she greets well wishers and is awarded a military presentation in her honour. 

Throughout the race she appeared focused, furrowing her brows and commiserating alongside son Oscar, nine, who was also bundled up in a black coat with matching gloves and a beige bobble hat with an embroidered Swedish flag.

Young princess Estelle was also engrossed in the race and put on a very animated display, gasping and holding her face in shock as she watched the skiers race.

Dressed for the cold, she matched her mother in a blue coat and took some style inspiration from her younger brother, finishing off her outfit with a brown beanie hat.

Prince Daniel, 51, appeared to be taking the day of sport very seriously and he was transfixed by the race as he watched on with his family dressed in a black monochrome outfit.

Elsewhere, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway appeared to be enjoying himself as he stood huddled among the Scandinavian royals in a bright orange coat and a dark navy bobble hat – at times clutching a hot drink.

His wife Mette-Marit couldn’t hide her delight at the games and watched on with excitement, clutching her black coat with a pair of blue patterned mittens and occasionally running her hands through her platinum blonde hair which she left loose.

And it was an afternoon of success for Victoria and Daniel in particular, as Frida Karlsson triumphed in the cross, winning gold for Sweden with a time of 2:24:55.3, to earn the country’s sixth gold medal.