Sweden's Prince Carl Philip married former Glamour model and reality TV star, Sofia Hellqvist, 30, at a ceremony in the chapel at Stockholm's Royal Palace.
Prince Carl is the 3rd in line to the throne behind his elder sisterPrincess Victoria and her daughter, Princess Estelle.
The 30-year-old, who was yesterday given the official title ofPrincess Sofia of Sweden, Duchess of Värmland, looked breathtaking in an elegant bridal gown, completed with a delicate diamond and emerald crown.
Hellqvist had been in a relationship with Prince Carl Philipsince 2010.
After the initial confirmation of their relationship, it was reported that the Swedish monarchy was "on the defensive", due toHellqvist's history as a semi-nude erotic model and reality show contestant.
In April 2011, the couple moved in together at a private estate inDjurgarden, Sweden.
In June 2014, Sofia and Carl Philip announced their engagement, on June 13, 2015 at the Royal Palace chapel inStockholm.
Princess Sofia and Prince Carl beamed as they rode past the thousands of well-wishers who lined the streets of Stockholmfor the occasion , despite suggestions of dwindling support for the Swedish royal family.
See some charming scenes the extravagant ceremony in the chapel at Stockholm's Royal Palace, In gallery.
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