Due to illness
Princess Sofia of Sweden is missing from the gala
Princess Sofia of Sweden cannot attend the Swedish Sports Gala due to a severe cold.
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Prince Carl Philips’ wife Princess Sofia has to stay away from a gala event for health reasons, the palace has announced.
An important face will be missing from this year’s Swedish sports gala “Idrottsgalan” today, January 22nd. As “Svensk Damtidning” reports, Princess Sofia of Sweden (39) is not taking part in the event taking place on Monday evening for health reasons. According to the Swedish newspaper, the wife of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden (44) is suffering from a “severe cold”.
The Swedish princes keep to themselves
The younger, sports-loving royals Princess Sofia, Prince Carl Philip and Prince Daniel (50) usually do the honors at the annual Swedish Sports Awards. But this year everything is going to be different – and at very short notice.
“Unfortunately, the princess had to cancel due to a severe cold. Out of consideration for the other guests, Sofia is staying at home,” Johan Tegel, the court’s deputy information director, told Svensk Damtidning.
Princess Sofia’s illness was only reported to the organizers of the sports gala on the day of the event. Prince Daniel and Prince Carl Philip therefore stay to themselves during the gala event. As planned, the two royals are to present two prizes on site. The husband of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (46) will honor the Swedish athlete of the year.