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Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip, Princess Sofia expecting first child

STOCKHOLM – The Swedish royal court says Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia are expecting their first child in April next year.

The couple got married in June.

Carl Philip, 36, is third in line to the throne after his older sister Crown Princess Victoria and her daughter Princess Estelle.

Sweden’s royal family has ceremonial duties but no political power.

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