Sweden’s Princess Sofia,Duchess of Varmland, is not your average royal.
The young Sofia was interested in the arts.
She attended secondary school at the Vansbro Education Centre, where she focused on music.

Sofia has also previously worked as a server and a bartender, perPage Six.
The couple even fell in love at first sight could they be any cuter?
According to Sofia, they were out to eat with mutual friends and sparks flew right away.

“The first thing I noticed about Carl Philip was that he seemed very humble,” she said.
“Above all, she’s beautiful and has beautiful eyes,” he said of his partner.
“But she’s also a fantastic person.

She’s down to earth and has a wonderful personality.
There are so many good things to say about her.”
The prince added, “I don’t think I knew the magic of love before I met Sofia.

But ever since I met her, I’ve seen how love can change a person.”
Magazine) that the training was a bit different from attending school.
“Of course, there’s been a process.

She began attending public events on Prince Carl Philip’s arm, and also began to dress more conservatively.
The outlet noted that her makeover included having a tattoo removed and removing a belly button piercing.
In fact, the couple was faced with significant criticism from the public.

“I was surprised and it definitely affected me.
It was very tough.”
“All these experiences have made me the person I am.

I wouldn’t have made those choices today.”
In the documentary “The Year with the Royal Family” (viaHello!
Magazine), Sofia talked about meeting the Swedish royal family for the first time.

Prince Carl Philip added that his mom “gave Sofia a big hug.”
Said Sofia, “I felt welcome from day one and nothing else.”
While Daniel and Sofia took royal titles, O’Neill declined.

The royal wedding, however, was a different matter.
According toThe Local, it was an international event with representatives from several European nations attending.
At the conference, Sofia said (viaHola!

The couple’s organization, the Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia Foundation, also helps fight against bullying.
A large part of her fairytale life is being a mom.
“Being a mother is amazing,” she told the Swedish outlet Svenskdam (via People).

“It changes your whole life.”
Two more children followed.
Sofia and Carl Philip welcomed another son,Prince Gabriel, a year after having Prince Alexander.

In 2021, they had another son, Prince Julian.
At one point, though, they almost called things off because of the public’s reaction to them.
“Now everyone has changed their minds about her,” Gotthardsson told People.

“She is very lovely, charming, and smart.
The Swedish people have taken her to their heart.”
While royal life can be difficult, Princess Sofia is happy with the choices she’s made.

Not really,” she told Sweden’s TV4 (viaRoyal Central).
Her charitable projects includeProject Playground, which she founded in 2010.
As a working member of the Swedish royal family, Princess Sofia has a lot on her plate.
“To have the opportunity to help at this difficult time is extremely rewarding.”
“Carl Philip is my best friend,” said Sofia about her soon-to-be hubby (viaHello!
“[He is] the person I talk to the most.
He’s so smart and I feel so secure with him.”
Carl Philip also had adorable words about his bride-to-be.
“And I’ve felt that way from the beginning.”
Clearly, this is a match made in heaven.
Victoria became Crown Princess Victoria, and Prince Carl Philip became second in line to the throne.