Inside asbestos-riddled home of Sweden's glamour model princess Sofia Hellqvist

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royals can struggle to find the perfect home. Princess Sofia of Sweden, 37, became a member of the Swedish Royal Family after she got hitched to Prince Carl Philip, who is fourth in line to the throne.The pair have been enjoying family life in Villa Solbacken at their stunning estate, which had to undergo major renovation a year before their wedding which took place in 2015.Located along the outskirts of the Kungliga Djurgården (Royal Game Park) in Stockholm, the home looked suited to accommodate royals until asbestos was uncovered across the property while it was being re-modelled.

As a result, the couples’ original plan was stalled, reports Express.They moved into Rosendal Palace, also located on Djurgården, until renovations to Villa Solbacken were finally completed in 2017.Carl and Sofia have lived in Villa Solbacken ever since, raising their three sons, Alexander, Gabriel and Julian.In its present state the home appears to be modest by royal standards.The house is around 2,600 square feet.The main level includes a kitchen, dining room and lounges that would serve as the primary entertainment areas.The upstairs comprises four bedrooms, a children’s bathroom and a private living area for the family’s personal use.The Villa was built by the architect Ragnar Hjorth in 1930.

Nine years later, Prince Carl Philip’s great-uncle Prince Bertil purchased the home.Prince Bertil lived there with his wife, Princess Lillian.