It’s the modern day fairytale that has captivated the world.
After meeting through mutual friends Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland has been with former glamour model and reality star Sofia Hellqvist since 2010. While eyebrows were raised over Sofia’s former jobs, which include starring in the 2005 dating show Paradise Hotel and racy photo shoots, this pair prove that your past does not define your future.
They announced their engagement in June last year and finally tied the knot in Stockholm’s Royal Palace chapel on Saturday in a lavish ceremony.
It marks the first time a Swedish citizen has become a princess in over a hundred years. Sofia has now inherited the title Princess Sofia of Sweden, Duchess of Värmland.
Their ceremony had all the makings of a grandiose day including horse-drawn carriages, glamorous traditions, a very regal setting and of course a slew of royal guests including Crown Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark and British royals, Sophie Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward.
In a moment that looked like it was straight out of a movie, handsome Prince Carl, 36, addressed the thousands of well-wishers from the palace and remarked: “It shows Sweden is a warm country with lots of love,” before kissing his bride.
Throughout the ceremony, which was televised to the nation, the Prince fought back tears.
Click through the gallery to see the amazing highlights from the big day
Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland met former glamour model and reality star Sofia Hellqvist through mutual friends in 2010.
The happy couple announced their engagement in June last year.
They tied the knot at Stockholm’s Royal Palace on Saturday in front of over 500 guests.
It marks the first time a Swedish citizen has become a Princess in over a hundred years.
Sofia looked stunning in a long-sleeved lace gown while the Prince opted for his military suit.
Guests, Crown Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark looked happier than ever.
Princess Mary opted for a pastel blue floor-length gown while Prince Fred looked as handsome as ever.
Carl Philip’s little sister Princess Madeleine, who is pregnant with her second child, looked radiant in a plush pink frock. She was joined by her husband Christopher O’Neill and daughter Princess Leonore.
Sofia’s sister Lina Hellqvist, pictured with boyfriend Jonas Frejd, kept things classic in a cream frock with lace detailing and a cinched in waist.
Crown Prince Frederik joins his mother Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. The 75-year-old looked incredible in a show-stopping red dress.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden radiated as she walked into the ceremony with husband Prince Daniel of Sweden.
Sophie Countess of Wessex and Prince Edward missed the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony in London to make the nuptials.
In a moment that looked like it was straight out of a movie, handsome Prince Carl Philip, 36, addressed the thousands of well-wishers from the palace and remarked: “It shows Sweden is a warm country with lots of love,” before kissing his bride.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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