Prince Carl Philip to announce shock retirement?

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Duke of Värmland created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Prince Carl Philip fans. Speculation had been rife that Duke of Värmland is about to announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 46, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a prince isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a prince just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouCarl Philip

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouCarl Philip was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Prince Carl Philip was unlike any other prince we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouCarl Philip”
— @universalObserver, 10 Jan 2026
“Prince Carl Philip wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 10 Jan 2026

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