From K-pop idols to models and even politicians, the list of internet crushes is endless for those inclined. A recent addition to it has been Prince Carl Philip of Sweden. The 44-year-old royal recently caught the eye of netizens, and several montages of his charming photos are now going viral. From his passion for racing to his marriage to Princess Sofia, there’s much to know about the Swedish Prince. Here’s a look at Prince Carl Philip’s net worth, royal duties, and more.

Take a quick scan through the social media banter about the Swedish prince and you will come across several comments comparing his suave looks to Superman star Henry Cavill and Fifty Shades of Grey‘s Jamie Dornan. The royal’s sharp fashion sense and courteous personality have drawn massive interest online. In addition, Instagram reels capturing sweet moments between him and his wife Princess Sofia set to tracks such as Taylor Swift’s Style have raked in over a million views. But what does the most popular member of the Swedish royal family do? Let’s find out.

Prince Carl Philip’s net worth, family, and things to know

Role in the Swedish Royal Family

The Swedish Prince is the second child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, and was born at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on May 13, 1979. Like most members of the royal families worldwide, his full name comes attached with the title, and is formally read as Carl Philip Edmund Bertil, Prince of Sweden, Duke of Värmland.

As for the line of succession, the old rule of only male heirs inheriting the throne was officially changed in 1980. To that end, the Prince’s older sister Princess Victoria is set to become the future Queen of Sweden. He is currently fourth in line to the throne, followed by Princess Victoria’s kids, Princess Estelle (12) and Prince Oscar (8).

Every royal role comes with a set of duties, and for Prince Carl Philip, it includes attending state ceremonies and other celebrations within the Royal Court. He is also impressively involved in the work of The Prince Couple’s Foundation, which works with issues relating to dyslexia and online bullying. While it is certainly one of the most interesting roles that he holds, it also deeply reflects his personal interest. The Prince also runs a design company — Bernadotte & Kylberg alongside creative and business partner Oscar Kylberg. The firm is known to have designed glassware and tableware collections, as well as eyewear.

His keen interest in gastronomy has also earned him special roles as the patron of the Swedish Bocuse d’Or Academy; he is also a member of the jury for the prestigious Chef of the Year award.

Educational background and Military service

While the Duke of Värmland completed the majority of his education in Sweden, he also studied abroad at the Kent private school in Connecticut, USA, for two years. Upon completion of his secondary studies, Prince Carl Philip fully committed to his royal duties, enlisting for military service at the Vaxholm Amphibious Regiment. He later completed his officer’s training with the Swedish Navy and was promoted to the rank of Major in 2014.

The Swedish prince’s educational pursuits continued amidst his participation in the military and he impressively undertook several programs. He completed two years of full-time studies in graphic design at Forsberg School in Stockholm. Eventually, his interest in design studies also took him to the United States, where he held an internship at the National Geographic Society in Washington DC. Apart from that, he also participated in a design course at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Besides the subjects of his interest, which include art and design, Prince Carl Philip also studied business administration at the Swedish Defence University. Further on, from 2009 to 2012, he admirably also trained as an agriculturalist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and received his master’s degree in January 2012.

Prince Carl Philip’s racing and skiing adventures

The Prince is a man of many pursuits. Apart from managing a design firm, he also harbours a liking for adventure activities. He is a sports enthusiast, and is hence a regular attendee of the major sporting events including the Swedish Sports Gala and Rally Sweden. The prince’s love of the sport has earned him a racing cup named in his honour, which celebrates young karting champions. He is known to personally hand out the awards for the same.

As for his own participation in sports, it is well-known that the royal has taken part in motor racing since 2013. Interestingly, this passion for racing seems to be a part of his legacy, given that his godfather and great-uncle Prince Bertil was also known to be a race-car driver in the 1930s. Taking this legacy forward, the royal made his debut on the racing circuit with Porsche in 2008. He has competed in the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship and also earned second place in the Swedish GT series in 2017.

A memorable race in October 2020 for the Carrera Cup Scandinavia saw him driving a colourful pink Porsche. After placing second in the race, the prince shared a post on Instagram, writing about racing amid the pandemic and said, “Empty bleachers and a lot of adaptation for everyone, but it worked. Looking forward to the next season.”

Prince Carl Phillip’s passion for adventure goes beyond racing and other competitive sports, and he has also participated in the Vasaloppet ski race and the Stafettvasan relay ski race. Showcasing his true thirst for adventure, the Prince completed the historic Swedish Vasaloppet which is the longest cross-country ski race in the world in 2003.

Prince Carl Philip’s past relationships and royal wedding

Before tying the knot with Princess Sofia in 2015, the Swedish prince was in a long-term relationship with Emma Pernald, a publicist. Their relationship lasted ten years before they decided to split in 2009. While the reason for their breakup remains unknown, they have both since moved on and are happily married.

The Prince tied the knot with Princess Sofia in 2015, but their love story wasn’t a smooth ride at the beginning. The couple’s relationship received some bad press early on as speculative reports claimed the royal family’s disapproval of Sofia Hellqvist, a former model and reality TV star. Despite the rumours, the couple’s relationship remained strong, with the Prince publicly denying such speculations.

To further support Prince Carl Phillip’s statement, Crown Princess Victoria made the sweet gesture of planning his stag party. According to Sweden’s local media outlet Expressen, the Prince was secretly whisked off to Greece by his closest friends to celebrate his bachelor party. In fact, before the wedding, bride-to-be Sofia also formed a close bond with her sister-in-law who attended her bachelorette party.

As dreamy as the royal wedding turned out to be, the couple’s sweet meet-cute story was equally heartwarming. It was reported that sparks flew between the Prince and Sofia in 2009 when they first met through mutual friends. The royal couple got engaged in 2014 and a year later, they tied the knot in a grand ceremony held at the Royal Chapel in Stockholm.

Netizens are rightly obsessed with Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s love story, and there are several videos of the two captured in sweet moments shared online. A clip from their wedding also went viral for capturing the Prince’s emotional gaze as he watched his bride-to-be walk down the aisle.

Going from a beloved royal couple to cherished parents of three royal babies, the couple have made parenting look cool. They welcomed their first child, Prince Alexander in 2016, followed by Prince Gabriel a year later. In 2021, the duo welcomed their third son, Prince Julian. Every summer, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia pose for adorable family portraits with their kids, giving a glimpse of their beautiful family life. Much like the British royal family’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Swedish royal couple also have a joint social media account where they share family moments and portraits to celebrate their kids’ birthdays.

Prince Carl Philip’s net worth

As per Celebrity Net Worth, Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland has a net worth of USD 10 million. As for the Prince’s royal residence, he and Princess Sofia reside at Villa Solbacken, a beautiful estate located along the outskirts of the Kungliga Djurgården in Stockholm. The property dates back to the 15th century and has been owned by the Swedish Royal Family since then.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– Does Prince Carl Philip of Sweden work?

When Prince Carl Philip of Sweden is not performing royal duties, he is runs the design company that he co-owns with business partner Oscar Kylberg.

– Who is the ex girlfriend of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden?

Prince Carl Philip previously dated Emma Pernald who was a publicist at the time. The two were reportedly in a relationship for ten years.

– Who is the son of the King of Sweden?

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia’s only son and second child is Prince Carl Philip. The King of Sweden’s firstborn is daughter, Crown Princess Victoria and youngest child is Princess Madeleine.

– Who is the next King of Sweden?

The rules for succession were changed in 1980, making the monarch’s first-born child, regardless of gender, first in line to the throne. Hence, Crown Princess Victoria — the eldest of the king’s three children is the first in line to the throne.