Royal on the ward!

Princess Sofia of Sweden starts work as a healthcare assistant after taking a three-day medical course to help fight against coronavirus.

The royal, 35, who is married to Prince Carl Philip, 40, took a three-day medical course at Sophiahemmet University College in Stockholm, where she is an honorary chair member.

She is now able to assist with healthcare work and help fight the pandemic.

Director of the Information and Press Department at the Royal Court Margaretha Thorgren said the princess wants to make a voluntary contribution to healthcare at at time where resources are stretched.

The World Health Organization WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, writes that the princess “inspires her countrymen”.

The Duchess of Värmland has two children with Carl-Phillip, Prince Alexander and Prince Gabriel, who are fifth and sixth in line to the throne.