(CNN)It's the stuff of modern-day fairy tales. A handsome Swedish prince is marrying his Cinderella on Saturday -- only this time, his bride-to-be is a former model and reality-TV star-turned-charity organizer.
Prince Carl Philip, 36, who is third in line to the Swedish throne, will wed Sofia Hellqvist in the Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace of Stockholm.
Swedish media reports have made much of 30-year-old Hellqvist's decidedly non traditional past, including her appearance on the Swedish edition of reality TV show "Paradise Hotel" in 2005 and a reportedly risque photo shoot for Swedish men's magazine "Slitz."
Hellqvist subsequently pursued business-related studies in New York and, while there, also qualified as a yoga instructor.
She has more recently focused her efforts on charitable work. In 2010, she jointly founded the nonprofit organization Project Playground, which helps vulnerable children and young people in South Africa's townships. She remains honorary chairwoman of the charity, which also counts Prince Carl Philip as an honorary board member.
To mark their wedding, the prince and Hellqvisst have set up their own joint charitable venture,the prince couple,s foundation again intended to help disadvantaged children, according to a palace news release.
The guest list for the wedding includes royals from a half-dozen European nations and princess Takamado of Japan. Th
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