Since he was a boy he was considered one of the greatest exponents attractive of the European Gotha, and over the years he has become even more fascinating: the prince Carl Philip of Swedensecond son of king Carlo Gustavo and the queen Silviaturns now 43 years old and it’s always beautiful.
This is also shown by the photo that his wife, Sofia Hellqvisttook him on the occasion of his birthday and that the Swedish royal house he immediately shared on his official Instagram profile. Direct and no frills the caption: «Today His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip turns 43 years old. Photo: Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia ». As befits a former officer of the Navy.
Born in 1979, Carl Philip was heir to the throne until 31 December of the same year, when, at the stroke of midnight, the amendment of the Act of Succession which introduced the absolute birthright making his elder sister heir to the throne Victory. For the prince, in reality little has changed in his life: he was able to study what he wanted (graphic designeither agricultural sciencetwo very different disciplines but of which he is equally passionate), travel when he wanted, and above all marry whoever he wantednamely former dancer, former actress and former model Sofia Hellqvist from the much discussed past.
With her it was love at first sight in 2010 – a few months after breaking up the ten-year relationship with the PR Emma Pernald – but in order for the girl to be accepted at court (and by her subjects) the prince had to work a lot. In the end, however, true love triumphed and the wedding was celebrated on June 13, 2015.
Sofia, who with the wedding took on the title of princess and duchess of Värmlandfor its part has proved itself perfectly equal to the new role: Yes is quickly adapted to court life and he has never shown nostalgia for his “artistic” past, and always has respected the new duties.
Together, she and Carl Philip devoted themselves to the support of important social causesfrom the dyslexia (from which the prince himself suffered in childhood) al bullying (they are co-authors of the book Handbook for parents with children online, on the safe use of the Internet and social networks). But above all they had three children: the very blond ones Alexander5 years, Gabriel4, and Julien, who has just turned one year old. All three naturally beautiful like their parents.
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Source: Vanity Fair
