Wedding of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Sofia Hellqvist facts for kids
The wedding of Prince Carl Philip, who is the Duke of Värmland, and Sofia Hellqvist happened on June 13, 2015. It took place at Slottskyrkan, a church in Stockholm, Sweden. The couple had officially announced they were getting married on June 27, 2014.
After marrying the prince, Sofia Hellqvist became a princess.
A Royal Wedding in Sweden
A royal wedding is a very special event where a member of a royal family gets married. These weddings are often big celebrations watched by many people around the world. They usually follow old traditions and customs.
Who Are the Royal Couple?
Prince Carl Philip is a prince of Sweden. He is the only son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. This means he is in line to become king one day.
Sofia Hellqvist was a regular person before she married the prince. When she and Prince Carl Philip decided to get married, they announced their engagement. This is a promise to marry each other. After their wedding, Sofia became Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland.
The Big Day
The wedding took place on June 13, 2015. The ceremony was held at Slottskyrkan, which is the Royal Chapel inside the Royal Palace of Stockholm. This is a beautiful and historic place often used for important royal events.
Music and Celebrations
The wedding celebration included some famous music artists. Avicii, a very popular Swedish DJ, and Icona Pop, a Swedish music duo, performed some of their songs at the wedding reception. This made the celebration even more special and modern.
