Photo Shows: Mr.Carl Bernadotte with his wife Kerstin and their adopted eon Christian, in the gardens of their home in Stockholm. Orphan Adopted by Sweden's Ex-Prince - A 14 months old Swedish orphan - without family name- has now been adopted by Mr.Carl J. Bernadotte and his wife and takes the name of the Swedish Royal House. Mr. Carl J. Bernadotte Was formerly Prince Carl Johan of the Swedish King, but who renounced his titles to marry an American wife. June 05, 1951. (Photo by Sport and General Press Agency Limited)