The Swedish princess, born Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree, has bucked tradition in more ways than one.
We’re here to fill you in on their marriage, starting from the very beginning.
This was back in 1998, not long after Victoria had publicly battled an eating disorder.
She had a long-term boyfriend at the time, Daniel Collert, but the relationship ended in 2001.
“Daniel and I had a great and well-founded friendship,” she said.
“It was a friendship that grew and turned into love.”
However, her father eventually had a change of heart.
In February 2009, the couple officially announced their engagement.
He did break tradition in a small way with his proposal; according toHello!
You have probably noticed that in recent years, I have seemed stronger and happier.
And now the time has come for us to begin building something together and starting a family."
Prince Daniel shared a sweet memory at his and Victoria’s wedding reception, perThe Local SE.
The first kiss did not change that.
King Carl said at the wedding, “I am your father; you are my beloved daughter.
Nobody should believe anything other than that my greatest wish is to see you happy.”
King Carl wasn’t the only one who had a change of heart.
Victoria’s mother, Queen Silvia, said in a TV interview (viaHello!
Magazine), “I think he’s going to do well.
He’s going to be successful in his task of helping the princess.
I hope he can share his experiences and help bring modernity to the court.”
Magazine), “What she really wants is a hamster!”
She also wore an elegant white gown reminiscent of her wedding dress.
I’m so happy to have become your husband.
I’m going to do everything I can to verify you stay as happy as you are today."
It was not on her map and she is shocked, to say the least."
Allegations are spreading about betrayal in the relationship and an impending divorce.
Normally, we do not comment on rumors and speculation.
Since then, the couple has seemed to be as happy as ever.
Despite the rumors, there is no indication of marital issues and the pair seems to be doing well.
