YOUNG, HOT, & ROYAL
On the dawn of a new millennium, many see
monarchies as archaic institutions—as out-of-date and dreary as the
castles they inhabit. Some sovereigns, like Queen Elizabeth II, are
deeply respected. But many of the older royals, who once upon a
time appeared so glamorous, have begun to seem conventional and
dull—and thoroughly at odds with the fast, glittering pace of
modern life.
Enter the next generation of royal blood! Not only
do they glow with the beauty of youth and privilege, but they are
stylish, sophisticated, worldly-wise and media-savvy. Most
important, almost all are using their royal heritage for something
infinitely nobler. Their academic achievements and altruistic track
records demonstrate that these princes and princesses possess the
character and strength to fulfill their royal duties in ways that
have yet to be seen.
Prince William and his glamorous new wife,
Catherine Middleton, are the sparkling poster children for this new
regal generation. They’re good-looking, educated twentysomethings,
and for all the media fanfare surrounding their fairy-tale romance,
they remain extremely down-to-earth. Unlike so many of the royal
couples before them, their nuptials weren’t prearranged by the
royal establishment. Instead, Will and Kate met in college (like
normal people!), and although they hail from vastly different
backgrounds, they share the same values and dedication to the
greater good. In fact, before meeting at St. Andrews University,
they missed bumping into each other by mere months when they both
volunteered for the same charity in South America!
When the couple gave their first television
interview following the news of their engagement, the relaxed,
playful love between them was there for all to see. Many thought
Kate would be nervous, but she was charming, gracious, and as ever,
stunningly beautiful. Every little girl dreams of meeting Prince
Charming; it’s heart-warming to watch a girl like Kate actually
living the fairy tale.
Like so many of these bright young bluebloods, Kate
and William demonstrate fantastic style, a tireless commitment to a
gamut of charity causes, and a fierce loyalty to each other, their
families, and their country. The following pages contain the
hippest, best-looking crowd Europe’s monarchies have ever produced.
Read on to discover who’s who of the young and titled—and see for
yourself why these bluebloods are so red hot!
HRH PRINCE WILLIAM, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE
BORN: June 21, 1982
ROYAL HERITAGE: Second in line to the
British throne, his parents are HRH Prince Charles and the late
Diana, Princess of Wales. His grandmother is HM Queen Elizabeth
II.
EDUCATION: Eton College; University of St.
Andrews (where he studied art history and then geography);
Sandhurst Military Academy.
MILITARY SERVICE : Lieutenant in the
Household Cavalry; also training to be a search-and-rescue pilot
with the Royal Air Force.
WHAT MAKES HIM HOT: A blond, blue-eyed
future king with his father’s sense of duty and his mother’s sense
of compassion. What’s not to love?
Those close to William say he is genuine,
accessible, levelheaded, and a deep thinker—all good qualities for
a modern monarch-to-be. Like Diana, William has a strong
philanthropic drive and an easy, unpretentious manner—he is very
much the “People’s Prince.”
LOVE LIFE: After years of speculation,
royal watchers around the world rejoiced when Prince William’s
engagement to the glamorously demure Kate Middleton was finally
announced on November 16, 2010. William had been dating Kate (his
former college flatmate) since 2003, and proposed to her during
their recent vacation in Kenya. In an extremely moving gesture,
William gave his future bride Princess Diana’s sapphire engagement
ring to honor his late mother’s memory. The glowing young couple
married at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, in what all have
hailed as the regal event of the century.
ACTIVITIES: Polo, rugby, water polo,
tennis, swimming, hockey, claypigeon shooting, photography. He is
also president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
(BAFTA) as well as president of the Royal Marsden Hospital, a
position previously held by his mother.
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: At his father’s
home in Gloucestershire; at Clarence House in London; relaxing on
the island of Mustique; skiing in Klosters or Courchevel; enjoying
a simple pizza with his wife at his new marital home in North
Wales.
QUOTE: “All of us, whatever path our lives
have taken, are ultimately neighbors and share a common
bond.”1
PRINCE WILLIAM’S CHARITIES:
◆ Centrepoint Provides emergency
accommodation, support, information, and training for homeless
young people in London. Prince William is a patron. (His mother was
also a patron at the time of her death.) William is heavily
involved in the charity and recently spent a night sleeping on the
streets of London to help raise awareness. http://www.centrepoint.org.uk/
◆ Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund Aims
to lift Ugandan children out of poverty through education. Princes
William and Harry are joint patrons. http://www.henryvanstraubenzeemf.org.uk/
◆ The Child Bereavement Charity Provides
specialized support, information, and training to all those
affected when a child or parent dies. Prince William, who knows all
too well what it’s like to lose a mother, is a patron and often
holds private meetings with bereaved families and children
supported by the charity. http://www.childbereavement.org.uk
◆ Tusk Trust Funds environmental
conservation across Africa, combining the interests of people and
wildlife alike. Prince William is a patron. http://www.tusk.org/
◆ The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial
Fund Established in September 1997 to continue the princess’s
humanitarian work throughout the world. http://www.theworkcontinues.org/
◆ The Prince’s Rainforests Project Founded
by his father, The Prince of Wales, to discourage deforestation
rates and show the vital link between rain forests and climate
change. Princes William and Harry appeared alongside their father
and an animated frog in a recent public awareness film. http://www.rainforestsos.org
◆ Raleigh International A UK-based
educational development charity that aims to help people of all
backgrounds and nationalities to discover their full potential.
Both Prince William and Kate Middleton are Raleigh alumni—Prince
William went to Chile with Raleigh International in 2000 and Kate
did the same in 2001. http://www.raleighinternational.org/
◆ The American Friends of the Foundation of
Prince William and Prince Harry Supports the UK Foundation of
Prince William and Prince Harry and other charities that support
at-risk youth, environmental conservation and injured armed forces.
In July 2011, during his North American tour, Prince William played
in his first ever American polo match at the Santa Barbara Polo
& Racquet Club to raise funds for this charity. http://www.foundationpolochallenge.com/foundation.html
HRH PRINCESS BEATRICE OF YORK
BORN: August 8, 1988
ROYAL HERITAGE: Fifth in line to the
British throne, her parents are Prince Andrew, the Duke of York,
and Sarah, the Duchess of York (aka Fergie). Her grandmother is HM
Queen Elizabeth II. Her first cousins are the Princes William and
Harry.
WHAT MAKES HER HOT: Fiery red hair, large
eyes, and rather courageous Lady Gaga–like hatwear. As a Windsor
woman, Beatrice is outranked only by her grandmother the Queen, the
Duchess of Cornwall, and the new Duchess of Cambridge. Beatrice
recently landed a cameo role as a lady-in-waiting in the film
The Young Victoria (which depicted her
great-great-great-great-grandmother).
QUOTE: “I have been given circumstances
that anyone would wish for and I do believe that I must do
something good with it.”2
EDUCATION: Studying history at Goldsmith’s
University, London.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP: Public relations
department of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
LOVE LIFE: Since 2007, Beatrice has been
stepping out with the handsome David Clark, a wealthy young
American (and pal of Prince William’s) who works for Virgin’s space
tourism project.
ACTIVITIES: Polo, riding, skiing,
Rollerblading, golf, singing (she was in the school choir), music
(especially James Blunt), old films (like High Society),
watching TV (Desperate Housewives and The OC are her
favorites).
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: In London’s elite
nightspots (i.e. Public, Mahiki, Boujis, Chinawhite, the Groucho
Club), dining at Nobu or Cipriani; the front row of London Fashion
Week; in her own apartment at St. James’s Palace.
WHEN YOU MEET HER OUT ON THE TOWN: Don’t
curtsey; don’t call her HRH. “I don’t want any of that,” she told
Hello! magazine, “I’m just Beatrice.”
BEATRICE’S CHARITIES:
◆ Springboard for Children Provides a
literacy lifeline for children with learning difficulties in inner
city primary schools. (Beatrice recently went public with her
dyslexia, so this charity is especially close to her heart.)
http://www.springboard.org.uk/
◆ Children in Crisis Founded by her
mother, the Duchess of York, it aims to improve the lives of
children around the world affected by conflict, deprivation, and
poverty. Beatrice was their first ever junior ambassador and in
helping to raise funds, she became the first ever royal to run a
marathon. She recently auctioned her infamous beige hat (worn to
Will and Kate’s wedding) and donated one hundred percent of the
proceeds, earning over $132,000 for the charity. http://www.childrenincrisis.org/
◆ The Woodland Trust The UK’s leading
woodland conservation charity—Beatrice was recently spotted
planting trees on their behalf. http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/
◆ The Teenage Cancer Trust Devoted to
improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.
www.teenagecancertrust.org/
◆ Elephant Family Works to save the Asian
elephant from extinction and abuse. http://www.elephantfamily.org/
◆ SOS Children’s Villages The world’s
largest orphan charity operating in 123 countries. www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk/
ANDREA CASIRAGHI OF MONACO
BORN: June 8, 1984
ROYAL HERITAGE: Second in line to the
Monegasque throne after his mother, HRH Caroline, Princess of
Hanover and Hereditary Princess of Monaco. His maternal grandmother
is Hollywood icon Grace Kelly. Andrea was six years old when his
father, Stefano Casiraghi, died in a speedboat accident. His
stepfather is HRH Prince Ernst August of Hanover.
WHAT MAKES HIM HOT: Chiseled cheekbones,
sun-kissed surfer looks, and Hollywood lineage
EDUCATION: McGill University in Canada and
the American University in Paris
LANGUAGES: French, Italian, English,
German
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Clubbing in
Manhattan or Ibiza, skiing in Austria at St. Moritz or Zurs,
sunning in Tuscany, enjoying the Monaco Grand Prix
ACTIVITIES: Politics, art, the environment,
long-distance running, riding, skiing, guitar, sailing
LOVE LIFE: Has been dating elegant
Colombian socialite and airline heiress Tatiana Santo Domingo since
2005.
ANDREA’S CHARITIES:
◆ AMADE Founded in 1963 by his grandmother
HSH Princess Grace of Monaco, the charity seeks to promote and
protect children’s rights on an international level. http://www.amade-mondiale.org/en
◆ The Motrice Foundation Supports research
and innovation in the field of cerebral palsy. Andrea is an
ambassador for this foundation, which was started by the father of
a classmate with cerebral palsy. http://eng.lafondationmotrice.org/
HRH CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA OF SWEDEN
BORN: July 14, 1977
ROYAL HERITAGE: She is the eldest of King
Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia’s three children.
WHAT MAKES HER HOT: Her engaging smile,
casual ponytail, relaxed disposition, and the small fact that she
is the only female heir-apparent in the world. (Her younger
brother, Carl Philip, who traditionally was bound for the throne
under rules of primogeniture, lost out when Sweden became the first
monarchy to allow the eldest child—male or female—to
inherit.)
QUOTE: “I don’t stop focusing on the job
with which I’ve been entrusted.”3
EDUCATION: Political science and history at
Yale University; conflict resolution at Uppsala University, the
Swedish National Defence College, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’
Diplomat Program.
INTERNSHIPS: United Nations in New York,
Swedish Embassy in Washington, DC
LANGUAGES: English, French, German,
Swedish
ACTIVITIES: Dogs, horses, walking,
painting, gardening, beekeeping, skiing
ROYAL FRIENDS: Fellow heir-apparents, Crown
Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway
LOVE LIFE: Victoria recently married her
commoner boyfriend of eight years, Swedish gym owner Daniel
Westling. Tears of joy were shed by the couple during a very regal
ceremony at Stockholm Cathedral on June 19,2010—her
parents’thirty-fourth wedding anniversary. At the sumptuous
reception attended by royals from throughout Europe, Victoria and
Daniel danced an adorable wedding waltz—which is now a popular
YouTube video. Known for his down-to-earth demeanor and Clark Kent
looks, Daniel used to work as Victoria’s personal trainer. Since
the wedding, he has received the titles of “Prince Daniel” and
“Duke of Västergötland.”
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Walking her
beloved Labrador Jambo; attending the Advisory Council on Foreign
Affairs currently headed by her father, King Carl of Sweden (she
steps in as a temporary regent when needed); skiing at her chalet
in Storlien; gardening at Solliden Palace, her family’s island
retreat off the southern coast of Sweden.
VICTORIA’S CHARITIES:
◆ The Crown Princess Victoria Fund
Provides leisure and recreational activities for children with
funtional disabilities or chronic illnesses. Every year, Victoria
visits several of the fund’s projects. http://svt.se/svt/jsp/Crosslink.jsp?d=94472
◆ Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (SIDA) Organizes the bulk of Sweden’s aid to
developing countries. In 2005 Victoria studied Swedish aid
initiatives on location in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. http://www.sida.se/English/
◆ Victoria and Daniel have also set up their own
wedding foundation, which will combat youth alienation and promote
good health. They ask that anyone wishing to give them a wedding
gift donate money to their charity instead.
LORD FREDERICK (FREDDIE) WINDSOR
BORN: April 6, 1979
ROYAL HERITAGE: His parents are Prince and
Princess Michael of Kent; his father is a first cousin of Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He is thirty-seventh in line to the
British throne.
EDUCATION: Eton College, and later Oxford
University, where he studied classics.
WHAT MAKES HIM HOT: Piercing green eyes,
party-boy reputation, occasional modeling for Burberry, cameo
appearance on American Idol (Season 10)
WORKS: For investment bank J.P. Morgan as a
financial analyst and sometimes writes about music for UK society
magazine Tatler.
ACTIVITIES: Piano, soccer, tennis
LOVE LIFE: Married British comedy actress
Sophie Winkleman on September 12, 2009, in a large society wedding
at Hampton Court Palace.
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: In Los Angeles,
where his wife, Lady Frederick Windsor, works as a television
actress. Freddie will continue to work for J.P. Morgan in their
California offices.
ZARA PHILLIPS, MBE
BORN: May 15, 1981
ROYAL HERITAGE: She is the eldest
granddaughter of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and her first cousins are
Princes William and Harry. Zara is thirteenth in line to the
British throne.
WHAT MAKES HER HOT: Her rebellious nature
(she once had a pierced tongue), athletic figure, and daring
fashion sense. A world-class equestrian, Zara was selected to
represent Britain at the 2008 Olympics until an injury forced her
to withdraw.
AWARDS: MBE (Member of the British Empire)
for services to equestrianism (2007), BBC Sports Personality of the
Year (2006)
QUOTE: “The royal link doesn’t make a
difference in my sport. Everyone just gets on with it and works as
hard as each other. That’s what counts.”
EDUCATION: Studied equine physiotherapy at
Exeter University
LOVE LIFE: Dating hunky English Rugby star
Mike Tindall since 2003. (Mike’s season starts when hers finishes,
but it means they can support each other while competing.) The
couple announced their engagement in December 2010 and enjoyed a
discreet wedding in Scotland on July 30, 2011.
ENDORSEMENTS: With her blond patrician
looks, it’s no surprise that Zara was asked to be the face of
Rolex, Land Rover, and Musto. She is the first member of the royal
family to accept commercial sponsorship, but views it as a
financial necessity if she is to continue competing.
ACTIVITIES (OTHER THAN RIDING): Hockey,
gymnastics, bungee jumping, hunting
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Cheering at Mike’s
rugby matches, practicing dressage with her horse, sipping
cocktails at the Groucho Club, launching her own equestrian
clothing line, planning her holiday home in Portugal.
ZARA’S CHARITIES:
◆ The Catwalk Trust Dedicated to finding a
cure to spinal cord injury. Zara is an official patron. http://www.catwalk.org.nz/
◆ The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund The
only UK charity that helps those injured in horse-related
accidents. Zara is an official patron. http://www.mdirf.co.uk/
CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI OF MONACO
BORN: August 3, 1986
ROYAL HERITAGE: Fourth in line to the
Monegasque throne, her maternal grandmother was the glamorous
screen star Grace Kelly; her brothers are the youthfully handsome
Andrea and Pierre. As Monegasque titles only pass down through the
male line, Charlotte was born without a royal title. In the hope
that she might be able to lead a normal life, no additional titles
were bestowed upon her.
EDUCATION: Degree in philosophy from the
Sorbonne
WHAT MAKES HER HOT: Her sultry beauty,
demure elegance, and irresistibly pouty lips. Not only does she
resemble a young Angelina Jolie, Charlotte has a grace and maturity
beyond her years. She is painfully stylish, quadro-lingual, and
sophisticated beyond words. (According to British Vogue, she
requested a Givenchy dress for her fifth birthday.) Gucci is
currently designing her equestrian wardrobe.
LOVE LIFE: Linked to jet-setting Brazilian
heartthrob and London gallery owner Alex Dellal.
WORK: Contributing editor for Above
Magazine, founder of the ecofriendly fashion journal Ever
Manifesto. (Charlotte’s interest in the link between fashion
and the environment grew after she befriended designer Stella
McCartney.)
LANGUAGES: French, Italian, English,
German
ACTIVITIES: Show jumping, promoting ethical
fashion and sustainable living, skiing, snowboarding, swimming,
Eastern philosophy, piano
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: At international
show-jumping competitions, gallery openings, St. Tropez, couture
shows in Paris, the Monaco Grand Prix, sunning on the Italian
island of Ponza, skiing in the Alps
CHARLOTTE’S CHARITIES:
◆ Ever Manifesto http://www.evermanifesto.com/
◆ The Princess Grace Foundation Supports
pediatric medicine and humanitarian aid for handicapped children.
http://www.fondation-psse-grace.mc/frameseteng.html
HRH PRINCE CARL PHILIP OF SWEDEN
BORN: May 13, 1979
ROYAL HERITAGE: Second in line to the
Swedish throne, behind his older sister Princess Victoria. His
younger sister is the highly eligible Princess Madeleine.
WHAT MAKES HIM HOT: Smoldering Hollywood
looks (he is a dead ringer for Orlando Bloom); impressive military
service (he is trained as a combat boat commander); prize-winning
design skills.
EDUCATION: Studied graphic design at the
Rhode Island School of Design
LOVE LIFE: His long-term relationship with
Emma Pernald ended in March 2009. He broke female hearts around the
world when he began dating controversial glamour model Sofia
Hellqvist in January 2010.
ACTIVITIES: Documentary photography,
skiing, sailing, hunting, motor sports (he began competing in the
Swedish Porsche Carrera Cup in 2008)
PROJECTS: The prince entered a prestigious
competition (under a pseudonym) to develop a logo for the Martha’s
Vineyard Museum—and won! He’s also designed his own line of
contemporary sliver cutlery, which is for sale in Sweden. Carl
Philip recently collaborated on a movie for National Geographic
filmed on location in Borneo and has helped create a documentary to
commemorate the three hundredth birthday of renowned Swedish
botanist Carl von Linné.
CARL PHILIP’S CHARITY:
◆ The World Childhood Foundation Founded
by his mother, HM Queen Silvia of Sweden, the charity helps street
children, children living in institutions, young mothers, and
sexually abused children. http://www.childhood.org/
HRH PRINCESS EUGENIE OF YORK
BORN: March 23, 1990
ROYAL HERITAGE: Sixth in line to the
British throne, her parents are Prince Andrew, the Duke of York,
and Sarah, the Duchess of York (aka Fergie). Eugenie’s grandmother
is HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her first cousins are princes William and
Harry.
HOW TO PRONOUNCE HER NAME: YOO-genny
(not you-JAY-nee)
WHAT MAKES HER HOT: Her glossy hair, gamine
features, sharp fashion sense, and free-spirited nature. (She
infamously streaked to celebrate her school graduation.) She is
also one of the brightest members of the Windsor family, with
A-level exam results that broke all royal records.
EDUCATION: She is currently studying
English and history of art at Newcastle University and has
completed an internship at Christie’s, the prestigious London
auction house.
ACTIVITIES: Indie music, poetry,
photography, tennis, skiing
FAVORITE SNACK FOOD: Hot dogs
FAVORITE BOOK: Of Mice and Men, by
John Steinbeck
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Desperate
Housewives, Lost
LOVE LIFE: After breaking up with
party-loving polo player Otto Brockway (nephew of Virgin tycoon
Richard Branson), Eugenie has reportedly been dating London
bartender Jack Brooksbank (four years her senior), whom she met in
Verbier, an elite ski resort in the Swiss Alps.
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: At house parties;
private raves; smart London nightclubs like Public, Boujis, Mahiki,
and the Cuckoo Club
EUGENIE’S CHARITIES:
◆ Kids Company Provides practical,
emotional, and educational support to vulnerable inner city
children and young people. http://www.kidsco.org.uk/
◆ Children in Crisis Improves the lives of
children around the world affected by conflict, deprivation, and
poverty. It was founded by Eugenie’s mother, the Duchess of York.
http://www.childrenincrisis.org/
◆ Elephant Family Works to save the Asian
elephant from extinction and abuse. http://www.elephantfamily.org/
PIERRE CASIRAGHI OF MONACO
BORN: September 5, 1987
ROYAL HERITAGE: Third in line to the
Monegasque throne, this heartthrob is the younger brother of
Charlotte and Andrea. His grandparents were the iconic Grace,
Princess of Monaco, and Rainier III, Prince of Monaco.
WHAT MAKES HIM HOT: His piercing gray eyes,
schoolboy charm, musical talent, and James Dean swagger
EDUCATION: Studied economics at Bocconi
University in Milan. It is predicted that Pierre will go on to work
for the companies of his late father Stefano Casiraghi, who passed
away in 1990.
LANGUAGES: French, Italian, English,
German
ACTIVITIES: Saxophone, soccer, martial
arts, horseback riding, tennis, scuba diving
LOVE LIFE: Has been dating aristocratic
beauty Beatrice Borromeo for over a year. Pierre met the Italian
model/writer while studying in Milan, and they have been
inseparable ever since. Both Pierre and Beatrice recently topped
Vanity Fair’s coveted International Best-Dressed List in
recognition of their youthful dynastic style.
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: At bars and
beaches of the Mediterranean, cruising the azure waters of St.
Tropez, at the Monaco Grand Prix and the Tour de France
PIERRE’S CHARITIES:
◆ AMADE Founded in 1963 by HSH Princess
Grace of Monaco to seek the promotion and protection of children’s
rights on an international level. Pierre plays in the annual
charity soccer match. http://www.amade-mondiale.org/en
◆ Asociación TATSA Provides educational
aid to students who were directly affected by the tsunami on
December 26, 2004. http://www.tatsa.org/home.htm
◆ The Princess Grace Foundation Supports
pediatric medicine and humanitarian aid for handicapped children.
http://www.fondation-psse-grace.mc/frameseteng.html
HRH CROWN PRINCE LEKA II OF ALBANIA
BORN: March 26, 1982, in Johannesburg.
Although Leka was born in exile, the South African government
declared his hospital room temporary Albanian territory to ensure
that Leka was born on his own soil. Albania’s dictatorship ended in
the early nineties and the royal family was welcomed back.
ROYAL HERITAGE: Leka is the only child of
King Leka I and Queen Susan.
WHAT MAKES HIM HOT: His earnest smile and
dedication to his country (he works tirelessly toward stability in
the Balkan region).
EDUCATION: Sandhurst Military Academy,
during which time he was named “Best foreign student of the
Academy”; BA in international relations and diplomacy from Royal
University of Illyria.
LANGUAGES: Albanian, English, Italian
LOVE LIFE: In 2010, the prince married the
beautiful brunette actress/ singer Elia Zaharia in a Paris
ceremony. (You can find several of her music videos on
YouTube.)
WORK: Crown Prince Leka is the political
advisor to the minister of interior.
QUOTE: “With the title of Prince comes
responsibility and duty; to work for the needs of one’s people and
nation.”
ACTIVITIES: Martial arts, chess,
literature, skiing, golf
FAVORITE MOVIE: The Matrix
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Friends, Star
Trek
LEKA’S CHARITY:
◆ SOS Orphans of Albania Helps orphans and
helps prevent families from abandoning their children. http://www.soschildrensvillages.ca/
Where-we-help/Europe/Albania/Pages/default.aspx
PRINCESS FLORENCE VON PREUSSEN
BORN: July 28, 1983
NICKNAME: “Florrie”
ROYAL HERITAGE: Her parents are Prince
Nicholas of Prussia and the Honorable Victoria Mancroft. She has
one older sister, Princess Beatrice, and one younger sister,
Princess Augusta—both of whom were beautiful debutantes. Her father
is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria, making her Queen
Victoria’s great-great-great-great-granddaughter. She is also the
great-great-granddaughter of the last German kaiser.
WHAT MAKES HER HOT: Her lissome beauty,
passion for travel, natural rapport with children, and obvious
talent for art and illustration.
LOVE LIFE: Dating financier Nat Rothschild
(son of Lord Rothschild). Although he is twelve years her senior,
many predict marriage is in the cards.
WORK: Formerly a teaching assistant at the
exclusive Garden House School in Chelsea, Florrie now creates
tailor-made illustrations for children’s books and
invitations.
HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS PRINCE GEORG FRIEDRICH OF PRUSSIA
BORN: June 10, 1976, in Germany
ROYAL HERITAGE: His parents are Prince
Louis-Ferdinand of Prussia and Countess Donata of
Castell-Rüdenhausen; Prince Georg has been head of the Royal Family
of Prussia (and therefore head of the Imperial House of
Hohenzollern) since a court ruling in 1994, when he was just
eighteen years old.
WHAT MAKES HIM HOT: His classic Ken Doll
looks, wanderlust, spontaneity, and strong sense of duty
EDUCATION: Studied business economics at
the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology; a six-month
internship in Ecuador
ACTIVITIES: Prussian history, promoting
German-American relations, technology, mountain biking, judo, tae
kwon do, Spanish, traveling (he loves South America), hunting,
shooting
LOVE LIFE: Married to aristocratic, German
businesswoman Princess Sophie von Isenburg, whom he has known since
childhood.
GEORG’S CHARITY:
◆ The Princess Kira of Prussia Foundation
Founded by Georg’s grandmother in 1952, the foundation provides
free vacations for socially disadvantaged children at Hohenzollern
Castle.
