Happy birthday! Princess Sofia of Sweden turns 40 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary princess turns 40 on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Princess Sofia of Sweden is celebrating her 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed princesses of her generation.

Popular princess-model Princess Sofia of Sweden has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Hellqvist, a cultural icon

Born Sofia Kristina Hellqvist in Danderyd on December 6, 1984, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Hellqvist's not just a great princess, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Sofia hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Princess Sofia of Sweden as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Sofia, you're the best!

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