Born on 13 May 1979 at Stockholm Palace, Carl Philip Edmund Bertil was briefly the heir apparent to the Swedish throne. His position changed on 1 January 1980 when constitutional amendments prioritized birth order over gender for succession. He is the second of three children born to King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden.
Education and Early Life
Carl Philip attended Smedslättsskolan, Ålstensskolan, and Enskilda Gymnasiet before enrolling at Kent School. He completed secondary education at Lundsberg in 1999. His higher education includes a graphic design program at the Rhode Island School of Design from 2007 to 2008 and a degree in Agricultural and Rural Management from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in 2011. Like his father and sister, he manages dyslexia.
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Commissioned into the Swedish Amphibious Corps, Carl Philip completed combat boat commander training at Vaxholm in 2000. He advanced through the ranks, reaching lieutenant in 2004, captain after attending the Swedish Defence University, and major in 2014. Beyond his military career, he is an athlete who completed the Vasaloppet cross-country ski race in 2003 and actively competes in automotive racing, including the Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia.
Design and Philanthropy
In 2012, he co-founded the design agency Bernadotte & Kylberg. His public work involves supporting organizations such as the Swedish National Dyslexia Association and the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Through the Prince Carl Philip Racing Cup, he provides support for young karting drivers. Additionally, he and his wife established the Carl Philip and Sofia's Foundation to address bullying.
Family and Public Status
Carl Philip married Sofia Hellqvist in 2015. They reside at Villa Solbacken in Djurgården with their four children: Alexander, Gabriel, Julian, and Ines. In 2019, the King rescinded the royal status of Carl Philip's sons, Alexander and Gabriel, to better align the royal house with the office of the head of state, though they remain in the line of succession.
Fast facts
- Born: 13 May 1979, Stockholm Palace
- Military Rank: Major
- Spouse: Princess Sofia
- Education: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
- Children: Alexander, Gabriel, Julian, Ines
- Profession: Designer, racing driver, military personnel
Questions readers ask
What is Prince Carl Philip's current place in the line of succession?
As of 2022, he is fourth in the line of succession.
Did Prince Carl Philip lose his royal status?
No, but his father removed the royal status of his sons, Alexander and Gabriel, in 2019.
