Sofia Kristina Hellqvist

Sofia Kristina Hellqvist, known as Princess Sofia of Sweden, is a former model and television personality who became a member of the Swedish royal family through her marriage to Prince Carl Philip in 2015. Born on December 6, 1984, she has a background in modeling and television, which was met with mixed reactions upon her entry into the royal family. Despite facing online bullying and scrutiny related to her past, Sofia has become a proactive advocate against cyberbullying and social media hate through the Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia Foundation. She is also a co-founder of Project Playground, a charity that supports underprivileged children in Sweden and abroad. Recently, she was in the news due to her past connection with Jeffrey Epstein, which the Swedish court clarified involved only public encounters approximately 20 years ago.