Myra-Li Matèrn was born on July 21 2002, in Stockholm, Sweden. She is the first born out of four children of Michael Matèrn and Jenni Matèrn. She grew up in Stockholm and later on moved to Eskilstuna, where she went to a music school before graduating and starting to study civics and behavioral science at a free school.

Through her father, Michael, Myra-Li is one of Sweden’s former king’s descendants, which means she is of royal blood.

Myra-Li’s name is mentioned in studies surrounding King Vasa and his genealogical tree, such as the book Sveriges Kungasläkt.