Everyone loves a good old Cinderella story.
Against all odds, they endure.
They have beautiful babies.
Everyone lives happily ever after.
The end…
For most, this vision is an unobtainable dream nothing but a favorite fairytale.
His future bride, however,came from humble beginningsfar away from castles, balls, and tiaras.
Together these two royals now have it all.Money, influence, and most importantly, each other.
The marriage of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden is perhaps our favorite fairytale of all time.
Occasionally, however, a royal and a commoner find their way into one another’s hearts.
Prince Carl Philip was born and raised the only son of an esteemed king and queen.
However, he likely did not imagine who he would go on to marry.
Princess Sofia of Sweden was born far from palace walls in the small town of Taby, theDaily Mailreported.
At 6 years old, she moved with her family to remote Alvdalen.
All that mattered was how they felt about one another after a fatefulmeeting at a nightclub.
She is stunning, humble, graceful, and adored.
Her first photo shoot, perDailymail, included camo, a tiny swimsuit bottom, and a snake.
Their wedding was a royal affair
Royal weddings we can’t get enough of them.
The royal couple with Hollywood lookswed at the Royal Chapelof the Royal Palace of Stockholm in 2015.
Years after they exchanged vows, the couple is still head over heels for one another.
And often, it takes courage.
Guests spent the remainder of the evening dancing the night away to the tunes of the popular bandIcona Pop.
The princess then put her own stamp on the event bypenning and dedicating a song to her prince.
Theballadwas belted out by the couple’s close friend, pop star Molly Sanden and former boyfriend Danny Saucedo.
The special tribute nearly brought a tear to every wedding guest’s eye, groom included.
She also gained a close pal in Princess Victoria, her new sister-in-law.
The two women didn’t stop spending time together after the wedding festivities.
In fact, they have only grown closer.
These women stick by their menandone another.
One with adorable royal tots in tow, of course!
Little did they know that their romance would merely be the tip of the happily ever after iceberg.
After their rocking royal wedding in 2015, they got right to building a royal family.
Son Prince Alexander, Duke of Sodermanland, was born in 2016 (viaDaily Mail).
The new dad toldPeoplehe couldn’t manage to turn the waterworks off when his firstborn son was born.
“For me and my wife, this is obviously a great day with a lot of emotion.
Words cannot describe,” the prince revealed.
They joyfully announced the birth on theirInstagrampage.
In 2021, the family added a third son to the growing family.
The title omissions stem from the Swedish king’s decision to streamline the Swedish royal family, according toPeople.
It was nothing personal, as all could see by theechoed supportof Prince Carl Philip himself.
Princess Sofia now knows what it really feels like to be fulfilled.
Both women were raised commoners and caught the attention of handsome princes.
Both princesses are also mothers to three young children.
Even their parenting styles are similar to each other, according to one expert.
Parenting pro Angela Karanja spoke toExpressabout the royals mothers' child-rearing methods.
“I think both Sofia and Kate are very proactive parents who have embraced parenting as leadership.
She also highlighted how both royal mothers value their children’s talents, self-expression, and independence.
It’s almost as if owning a dog is a prerequisite for being of regal status these days!
Thelate Queen Elizabeth of Englandcouldn’t get enough of her Corgis, owning dozens throughout her lifetime.
They enjoyed him so much that beforeLupo’s passing, they addedanother of the breedto their royal household.
The royal family of Sweden similarly adores dogs.King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have two dogs.
Their heir, Princess Victoria, and her brood also have a dog to run through palace corridors.
They are the proud owners of a little Terrier named Siri.
Siri made headlines in 2021 when itescaped the family abodeand took off on a doggie stroll.
Thankfully, a few good Samaritans played detective and helped bring the beloved dog back to its royal family.
The royal couple is charitable
What do you get a prince and princess for a wedding gift?
The very down-to-earth couple instead asked if their partygoers would channel their giving spirit instead of purchasing pricey objects.
Charity is nothing new to Princess Sofia, either.
In 2010, she, along with her friend, Frida Vesterberg, founded Project Playground.
The foundation aims to support South African children throughout various stages of their lives and their development.
(The Swedish princess studied global ethics with an emphasis on youth during her university years.)
The two started their romantic journey with a real love-at-first-sight moment.
Princess Sofia told a Swedish television station (viaHello!
magazine) that she knew Prince Carl Philip was the one right off the bat.
“The first thing I noticed about Carl Philip was that he seemed very humble,” she revealed.
“Carl Philip is my best friend.He is the person I talk to the most.
He’s so smart, and I feel so secure with him,” she said.
