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Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip has wed a former reality TV star and model in a lavish ceremony in Stockholm. The 36-year-old tied the knot with Sofia
Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip has wed a former reality TV star and model in a lavish ceremony in Stockholm.
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The 36-year-old tied the knot with Sofia Hellqvist, 30, in the chapel of the Royal Palace.
Five European queens, a Japanese princess and dozens of other blue-blooded guests were among those attending.
Hellqvist, who has also worked as a yoga instructor, becomes a Duchess.
Carl Philip is third in line to the throne, behind his elder sister Crown Princess Victoria and her three-year-old daughter Princess Estelle.
Crowds of well-wishers turned out in Stockholm to see the newlyweds as they took part in a ceremonial procession.
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At the altar [Credit: Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency]
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Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist wave to the crowds [Claudio Bresciani/TT News Agency]
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Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist enjoy their first dance [Anders Wiklund/TT News Agency]
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Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist cut the cake [Anders Wiklund/TT News Agency]
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Crowds gather at the Royal Palace in Stockholm [Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency]
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Taking to the dance floor [Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency]
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A royal feast [Anders Wiklund/TT News Agency]
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Sofia Hellqvist being given away [Jonas Ekstromer/TT News Agency]
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Handy kiss [Claudio Bresciani/TT News Agency]
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Sweden’s Princess Madeleine, Princess Leonore and Chris O’Neill [Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency]
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Waving from their carriage [Mikael Fritzon/TT News Agency]
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The happy couple enjoy a kiss [Pontus Lundahl/TT News Agency]
