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Miss Hellqvist is a former model and has been dating Prince Carl
Philip for over four years. She has become close with the Royal
Family, attending the wedding of Princess Madeleine and Christopher
O’Neill in 2013, and ringing in the New Year with the family on a
Swiss Alps holiday. Sofia is 29-years-old.
The press conference was held at 5.30pm in the garden of the
Royal Palace. An official statement by Prince Carl Philip
stated “Sofia has said yes today to sharing the rest of her life
with me.” Speaking to reporters, the prince added “I have the
incredible honour of being engaged to this fantastic girl.”
The bride-to-be spoke of the prince, saying “Carl Philip is the
most humble person I have ever met, which is what made me fall in
the beginning.” She said the proposal was a surprise, and that she
was amazed and shocked when she was expecting a “totally normal
day” at work.
While the couple kept details on the proposal to themselves, they
admitted that it took place at a mutually beloved location. Wearing
a bright red dress, Miss Hellqvist displayed her new diamond
engagement ring to the media.
Prince Carl Philip was born in 1979 as The Crown Prince and first
in line to the Swedish throne, however an Act of Succession soon
thereafter introduced absolute primogeniture, making his older
sister Princess Victoria the new heir to the throne as the eldest
child. He is now the third in line to the throne after Victoria and
her daughter, Princess Estelle.
The official statement came from Sweden’s Marshal of the Realm –
the equivalent of a private secretary to the King – who outlined
the steps leading up the this moment, including consent from The
King and approval from the Swedish Government.
photo credit: Swedish royal court – Copyright
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Congratulations to both Prince Carl and Ms. Hellqvist on their engagement.
If Carl Philip is happy with her,he should marry her but was it really necessary to announce it today? Already because it is the anniversary of Chris O’Neill, a member of the Royal Family. And then announce the marriage a year before? It’s a bit much for the marriage of a “simple” member of the royal family and not a Crown Prince.
I do not say this maliciously, I love Carl Philip and I am very happy for him even if I have trouble with Sofia (iespecially with her past), I just find it strange.
Anyway, they look happy and that’s all that matters! I wish them much happiness!
I love her choice of the color red for her engagement LOL wondering what color her wedding dress will be
Gabrielle Choo says …. OMG How wonderful …I wish them Many Many BLESSINGS & Much Happiness