MOST ELIGIBLE
Prince Harry is obviously the Holy
Grail for lovelorn girls with royal taste, but it can’t hurt to
widen your net! Europe’s monarchies are teeming with dozens upon
dozens of hip twenty-somethings—many of them single and looking for
love!
Do you suspect you were born for the regal life?
Believe you were meant to live in palaces, attend charity galas,
and wave to your adoring subjects on the arm of your royal spouse?
Then fear not, future castledwellers ! The following pages are
filled with the most eligible young royals in the world. They’re
out there and they’re worth catching.
These blue-blooded bachelors and bachelorettes are
gorgeous, down-to-earth, and more than ready for romance. But in
this increasingly media-driven age, they also face a great deal of
pressure. Young royals must balance legions of unbridled admirers
as well as unrestrained, often unfair, condemnation—all under the
glare of the media spotlight. It’s a tribute to their regal
strength and character that these young people are able to carry it
off with such grace and dignity.
Many suitors worry that their background may not be
appropriate for a regal marriage, yet we must remember that it’s no
longer taboo for a royal to marry a commoner. In fact, now that
William has married Kate, it’s practically trendy to do so!
Keep in mind that if you carry yourself with
confidence and poise, you have every right to rub shoulders with
royalty. So be bold—do your research and study this section
carefully. Discover the key to Prince Carl Philip’s heart; find out
what makes Princess Theodora melt; and ask yourself if you truly
have what it takes to be a royal consort. Ready to live happily
ever after? Then turn the page to meet the next generation of royal
heartbreakers.
HRH PRINCE HENRY (HARRY) OF WALES
BORN: September 15, 1984
ROYAL HERITAGE: Third in line to the
British throne, he is the younger son of Prince Charles and the
late Diana, Princess of Wales. His grandmother is HM Queen
Elizabeth II.
TRADEMARKS: His laid-back magnetism,
mischievous grin, passion for partying, daredevil nature and his
mother’s caring, empathic manner (just like Diana, Harry has a
strong philanthropic spirit). Several years ago, he was entirely
eclipsed by his dreamy older brother. But seemingly out of nowhere,
Harry suddenly emerged as the hottest prince we’ve seen in decades!
He may never inherit a kingdom, but that relieves him of
responsibility and grants him the space to have a lot of fun.
EDUCATION: Eton College; gap year placement
in Lesotho, Africa (where he worked with AIDS orphans as part of
his Forgotten Kingdom documentary); Sandhurst Military
Academy
MILITARY SERVICE: A lieutenant in the
Household Cavalry, he is training to become a full-time Army Air
Corps helicopter pilot.
LOVE LIFE: Dated blond Zimbabwean heiress
Chelsy Davy on and off .for over six years; they appear to have
split permanently in 2010. This officially makes Harry the most
eligible bachelor on the planet.
ACTIVITIES: Rugby (he is vice patron of
England’s Rugby Union), polo, skiing, surfing, wildlife,
photography, off-road biking
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Watching rugby,
playing polo, out and about in London (particularly Public, Mahiki,
Boujis, and the Box), visiting his father at Highgrove, on a secret
military mission
QUOTE: Harry often declares his
determination to honor his mother’s memory by embracing charity
work that helps the disadvantaged: “I want to carry on the things
she didn’t quite finish,” he says.4
( HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: Get seriously
involved with his charity work and show him you are perfectly
capable of clubbing till dawn).
PRINCE HARRY’S CHARITIES:
◆ Sentebale Founded by Prince Harry and
Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in response to the plight of Lesotho’s
AIDS orphans and vulnerable children. The princes have a continuing
role as active patrons. http://www.sentebale.org/
◆ WellChild Helps sick children and their
families across the UK. Prince Harry is a patron and can often be
seen chatting and joking with the children. http://www.wellchild.org.uk/
◆ MapAction Creates maps during natural
disasters to highlight where medical attention is needed most.
Prince Harry is a patron and is looking forward to training with
them. http://www.mapaction.org/about.html
◆ The Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund
Aims to lift Ugandan children out of poverty through education.
(Henry van Straubenzee, a schoolmate and close friend of Prince
Harry, was killed in a car crash in 2002.) Princes William and
Harry are joint patrons. http://www.henryvanstraubenzeemf.org.uk/
◆ Walking with the Wounded Funds further
education for seriously injured members of the armed forces,
helping them rebuild their lives and return to work. Harry is a
patron and recently joined a team of disabled servicemen as they
trekked to the North Pole in aide of the charity. http://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/
◆ The Prince’s Rainforests Project Founded
by Harry’s 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/
◆ The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial
Fund Established in September 1997 to continue his mother’s
humanitarian work throughout the world. http://www.theworkcontinues.org/
◆ Dolen Cymru Creates life-changing links
between Wales and Lesotho in the fields of education, health, and
civil society. Prince Harry is a patron. http://www.dolencymru.org/
LADY GABRIELLA WINDSOR
BORN: April 23, 1981
ROYAL HERITAGE: Lord Freddie’s younger
sister, she is the only daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of
Kent; her father is a first cousin of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
TRADEMARKS: Icy blond hair, perfect skin,
demure composure, and sophisticated style. Gabriella is known for
gracing social events in modest day suits, shift dresses, and
evening gowns that flatter her statuesque figure.
EDUCATION: BA in comparative literature and
Hispanic studies from Brown University; about to begin a PhD in
anthropology at Oxford University.
INTERNSHIPS: Vanity Fair,
Sotheby’s
WORK: Freelance journalism. She’s already
written for Country Life, the Evening Standard, the
Spectator, and the Mail on Sunday, using the byline
Ella Windsor. She is also an official style ambassador for Ralph
Lauren.
LOVE LIFE: Her high-profile relationship
with handsome Indian journalist Aatish Taseer ended in 2006.
r ACTIVITIES: Art, photography,
parachute-jumping, tennis, horseback iding, yoga, healthy
eating
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Shopping at
London’s flagship Whole Foods store on High Street Kensington
HOW TO WIN HER HEART: Make her a batch of
fluffy, homemade waffles with hot maple syrup—her favorite American
treat!
GABRIELLA’S CHARITIES:
◆ The Naked Heart Foundation Supports safe
play environments for children in urban Russia. http://www.nakedheart.org/
◆ Oxfam A leading aid and development
charity. www.oxfam.org.uk
LADY KITTY SPENCER
BORN: December 28, 1990, in London, but has
lived in Cape Town since 1995
ROYAL HERITAGE: Her father is Charles, the
9th Earl Spencer, and her mother is the former “It Girl” and model
Victoria Lockwood. She is the niece of the late Diana, Princess of
Wales. Princes William and Harry are her first cousins. Her
ancestral home is Althorp, the threehundred-acre estate in
Northamptonshire. (Kitty is the modern equivalent of Keira
Knightley’s character in The Duchess).
TRADEMARKS: Sense of humor, good manners,
strong-mindedness, her aunt’s cover-girl looks, and the fact that
she has zero interest in the spotlight.
EDUCATION: Reddam House in South Africa
(she was a straight-A student); now studying politics and
psychology at the University of Cape Town. She hopes one day to
work for Vanity Fair.
LOVE LIFE: Her two-year relationship with
professional surfer Jasper Eales ended in 2009; she is now linked
to South African soccer player Larry Cohen.
ACTIVITIES: Reading about Jackie Kennedy
and Marilyn Monroe, atching Grey’s Anatomy on television,
going on safari, fashion
QUOTE: “I’m a total geek and terrible at
sport.”5
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: On the beach;
relaxing in the Althorp library after dinner
HOW TO WIN HER HEART: Kitty is a jeans and
T-shirt girl at heart, so don’t try to impress her with anything
glitzy. Instead, take her out for pizza on London’s King’s
Road.
KITTY’S CHARITIES:
◆ The Serpentine Gallery A popular modern
and contemporary art gallery in Hyde Park. Their summer party is
one of the most soughtafter events of the year. http://www.serpentinegallery.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/
GRAND DUKE GUILLAUME OF LUXEMBOURG
BORN: November 11, 1981
OFFICIAL TITLE: HRH the Hereditary Grand
Duke (not to be confused with his uncle, Prince Guillaume of
Luxembourg)
ROYAL HERITAGE: Guillaume is the eldest
child of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and his wife Grand Duchess
Maria Teresa. He became heir apparent to the crown of Luxembourg
after his father’s accession in 2000.
EDUCATION: Sandhurst Military Academy;
political science at the University of Angers in France; BA in
international relations from Brunel University
LANGUAGES: Spanish, French, German,
English, Luxembourgish
ACTIVITIES: Sailing, skiing, tennis,
swimming, piano, football, humanitarian work (Guillaume has
traveled on charity missions to Nepal and Mexico).
LOVE LIFE: His relationship with Norwegian
Pia Haraldsen (the King of Sweden’s niece) ended in 2003.
FUTURE WIFE: Guillaume has revealed that
his ideal royal bride would be elegant, humble, open-minded, and a
keen sports and music enthusiast. He also hopes she would be
interested in Luxembourg state issues and prepared to take on the
responsibilities of a grand duchess.
HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: Surprise him with
tickets to see the New York Giants—his all-time favorite team.
(Later that evening, wow him with your political knowledge.)
GUILLAUME’S CHARITIES:
◆ Kraizberg Foundation A charitable
institute for the disabled (Guillaume is board chairman).
◆ Board of Economic Development of
Luxembourg (Guillaume is honorary chairman).
◆ The Cycling Federation of Luxembourg
(Guillaume is a patron). http://www.fscl.lu
HRH PRINCESS MADELEINE OF SWEDEN
BORN: June 10, 1982
ROYAL HERITAGE: Known as “Len” to her
friends, she is the youngest of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen
Silvia’s three children. Born just eleven days before Prince
William, pretty Princess Madeleine was once believed to be the
perfect match for Britain’s future king.
TRADEMARKS: Gorgeous golden skin, gorgeous
golden locks, and her keen engagement in social issues
EDUCATION: BA in art, ethnology, and modern
history from Stockholm University
ACTIVITIES: Horseback riding, skiing, art,
dance, theater, long walks, nature, and gymnastics
LOVE LIFE: Princess Madeleine recently
split from her fiancé, Jonas Bergström. They had been together for
seven years and were expected to wed in late 2010.
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: In the Big Apple;
she has recently moved to New York City’s Upper East Side.
HOW TO WIN HER HEART: With your loyalty.
This young princess is not willing to have her heart broken a
second time.
QUOTE: “At one point in my life I said to
myself, I’m a princess—so what should I do? To just cut ribbons is
not enough for me. I want to make a greater contribution. I believe
that if everyone helped just a little, the world would be a better
place. I know not everyone can afford to donate money, but you can
do other things. You don’t need to move mountains, but maybe pick
up a piece of sand?”6
MADELEINE’S CHARITIES:
◆ UNICEF Fights for children’s rights,
their survival, development, and protection under the guidance of
the Convention of the Rights of the Child. Madeleine interned for
UNICEF’s New York office. www.unicef.org
◆ Min Stora Dag Grants wishes to
critically ill children who are suffering from life-threatening
diseases. Princess Madeleine is a patron and regularly visits the
children in the hospital. http://www.minstoradag.org/
◆ World Childhood Foundation Founded by
Madeleine’s 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/
HSH ALBERT, 12TH PRINCE OF THURN AND TAXIS
BORN: June 24, 1983, in Germany
ROYAL HERITAGE: His parents are Johannes,
Prince of Thurn and Taxis, and Gloria, Princess of Thurn and Taxis.
The name “Thurn” comes from the Italian word for tower, and
“Taxis” from the word for badger.
TRADEMARK: Albert happens to be the world’s
third youngest billionaire (only Facebook moguls outrank him!). His
family fortune stems from sixteenth-century postal services,
breweries, and castle construction, as well as owning thirty
thousand hectares of German woodland.
EDUCATION: Studied economics and theology
at the University of Edinburgh
ACTIVITIES: Motor sports (“The Prince has
gasoline in his blood,” a tabloid once pronounced). Albert
currently races for the German team Reiter Engineering.
ECO-CAUSE: Despite his love of burning fuel
on the racetrack, the prince feels strongly about alternative
energy. He is working to install solar panels with
sixty-five-megawatt peak capacities on all his family lands in
Bavaria.
HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: Surprise him with a
romantic thrill ride in a vintage Lamborghini (but don’t forget to
offset your carbon footprint).
HRH PRINCE FÉLIX OF LUXEMBOURG
BORN: June 3, 1984
ROYAL H ERITAGE: Younger brother of
Guillaume, Félix is the second son of Grand Duke Henri of
Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. Besides being Prince of
Luxembourg, he is also Prince of Nassau.
TRADEMARKS: Techy brain, easygoing charm,
debonair looks, and a passion for extreme sports
EDUCATION: Royal Military Academy of
Sandhurst; a master’s degree in bioethics from Regina Apostolorum
Pontifical Athenaeum in Rome.
LANGUAGES: French, English, German
ACTIVITIES: Technology, basketball,
billiards, tennis, soccer, golf, polo, skydiving, skiing, and other
winter sports, like slalom snowboarding
HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: Whether it’s
freestyle skiing or tandem skydiving, Félix loves watching
acrobatics. Surprise him with front row tickets to the latest
Cirque du Soleil!
FÉLIX’S CHARITIES:
◆ Luxembourg Federation of Basketball
Felix is honorary president. http://www.flbb.lu/
◆ Cercle Para Luxembourg (a skydiving
organization) Felix is a patron. http://www.cerclepara.lu/
HRH PRINCESS THEODORA OF GREECE AND DENMARK
BORN: June 9, 1983
ROYAL HERITAGE: Theodora is the youngest
daughter and fourth child of King Constantine II of Greece and
Queen Anne-Marie of Denmark. Three of her four grandparents are
descendants of Queen Victoria. Her aunts include Queen Sofia of
Spain and Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
TRADEMARKS: Golden hair, dark green eyes,
killer stage presence, and a tireless passion for the arts. She is
also in the line of succession for both the Greek and
British thrones.
EDUCATION: Northeastern University, Boston;
Brown University, Rhode Island (where she received a BA in drama
and performing arts—her stage name was Theodora Greece); Central
Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, London
ACTIVITIES: Sailing, reading, theater,
music, dance
LOVE LIFE: Has been seen stepping out with
Hollywood actor Scott Elrod.
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Arts-related galas
in Beverly Hills, Hollywood movie premieres, supporting the Los
Angeles Dodgers, enjoying the annual Copa Del Rey regatta in Palma,
Majorca
HOW TO WIN HER HEART: Surprise her with
tickets to a quirky, off-Broadway play. Later that night, impress
her by reciting one of Shakespeare’s sonnets.
THEODORA’S CHARITIES:
◆ The Anna-Maria Foundation Provides aid
to people who have suffered due to natural disasters. Princess
Theodora is a board member. http://www.greekroyalfamily.gr/index.cfm?get=foundation
◆ The American Cancer Society Supports
cancer research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and
education. Princess Theodora recently participated in the ACS Relay
for Life. http://www.relayforlife.org/relay/
◆ Rally for the Cure A grassroots program
that works to spread awareness about breast health and breast
cancer. Princess Theodora recently attended a fund-raiser hosted by
actress Eva Longoria. http://www.rftcpromotions.com
HRH PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF LUXEMBOURG
BORN: February 16, 1991
ROYAL HERITAGE: Younger sister of Guillaume
and Félix. Through her father, Princess Alexandra is related to
every currently reigning European monarch.
TRADEMARKS: Taking after Kate Middleton,
Princess Alexandra is known for her glossy chestnut hair, elegant
fashion sense, and quiet grace.
EDUCATION: Preparing for a degree in
literature, history, and philosophy
LANGUAGES: Luxembourgish, French, English,
German, Spanish
ACTIVITIES: Tennis, skiing,
waterskiing
HOW TO WIN HER HEART: Princess Alexandra
loves water sports, so charter a sailboat for a romantic sunset
cruise along the Mediterranean coast.
ALEXANDRA’S CHARITY:
◆ The International Paralympics Promotes
and creates sport opportunities for all persons with a disability,
from beginner to elite levels. http://www.paralympic.org/
PRECEDING PAGE:
Crown Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia (center) and
his wife, Princess Maria da Gloria of Orléans Bragança, with their
sons (left to right) Hereditary Prince Peter, and fraternal twins
Prince Philip and Prince Alexander.
PRINCES PETER, ALEXANDER, AND PHILIP OF YUGOSLAVIA
ROYAL HERITAGE: Their parents are Crown
Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia and Princess Maria da Gloria of
Orléans Bragança.
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, French,
Serbian
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Skiing with the
family in Zermatt, Switerland
THEIR CHARITY:
◆ The Crown Prince Alexander II Foundation for
Education Helps Serbian youth to attain quality education,
successful careers, and personal fulfillment. http://pafond.rs/
HRH HEREDITARY PRINCE PETER OF YUGOSLAVIA
BORN: February 5, 1980, in Chicago. As
eldist he is first in line to the throne.
EDUCATION: London’s Camberwell College of
Arts; Rhode Island School of Design
ACTIVITIES: Scuba diving, snowboarding,
surfing, music, painting, drawing, art, traveling, reading, graphic
design
HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: Show him around your
favorite art museum.
HRH PRINCE PHILIP
BORN: January 15, 1982, in Fairfax,
Virginia. HRH Prince Alexander is his fraternal twin brother.
Philip was born first so he is second in line to the throne.
EDUCATION: BA from University College
London; recently graduated from the esteemed Lausanne Hotel School
in Switzerland. He currently resides in London.
ACTIVITIES: Painting, music, computer
science, skateboarding, surfing, scuba diving, snowboarding
HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: Surprise him with a
romantic dinner at Claridge’s—London’s historic and most
sophisticated hotel. (His father was born there while in exile in
1945.)
HRH PRINCE ALEXANDER
BORN: January 15, 1982, in Fairfax,
Virginia. HRH Prince Philip is his fraternal twin brother.
Alexander is third in line to the throne.
EDUCATION: BA in communications and media
from the University of San Francisco; working toward an MA in fine
art and art direction from American University. He resides in
California.
ACTIVITIES: Art, photography, music,
current affairs, surfing, snowboarding, scuba diving, museums,
international cuisine, literature, tennis, basketball, soccer
HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: Prince Alexander is a
culture buff with a passion for good food. Surprise him with
tickets to the French cinema then cook up a romantic, candlelit
dinner.
PRINCESS ELISABETH OF THURN AND TAXIS
BORN: March 24, 1982, in Germany
ROYAL HERITAGE: Older sister of the
eligible Prince Albert, her parents are Johannes, Prince of Thurn
and Taxis, and Gloria, Princess of Thurn and Taxis. Her family’s
massive fortune is derived from their position as hereditary
general postmasters of the Holy Roman Empire. She was a childhood
friend of Lord Frederick Windsor.
TRADEMARKS: Long blond hair, regal
cheekbones, and zeitgeist glamour
EDUCATION: BA from the American University
of Paris
WORK: Princess Elisabeth is a regular
contributor and blogger for Finch’s Quarterly Review—a
luxury lifestyle newspaper and website. Elisabeth has also written
for Quest and Monopol magazines. She is currently
working on a book about art collecting.
ACTIVITIES: Pilates, kite surfing,
water-skiing, vintage fashion, art galleries, exhibitions
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: At her summer home
in Lake Starnberg, Germany, or her mother’s house in Kenya; playing
polo in Argentina; browsing Portobello Market, the Frieze Art Fair
or the Saatchi Gallery in London.
HOW TO WIN HER HEART: Surprise with her a
romantic afternoon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, followed by
cocktails at Manhattan’s Boom Boom Room.
ELISABETH’S CHARITY:
◆ The Order of Malta Aims to help the
sick, the needy, and the most disadvantaged in more than 120
countries. Elisabeth participates in the annual pilgrimage to
Lourdes in aid of the elderly and disabled. http://www.orderofmalta.org/english
PRECEDING PAGE:
Prince Philippos of Greece and Princess
Theodora
HRH PRINCE PHILIPPOS OF GREECE AND DENMARK
BORN: April 26, 1986
ROYAL HERITAGE: The younger brother of
Princess Theodora, Philippos is the youngest of King Constantine II
of Greece and Queen Anne-Marie of Denmark ’s five children. Diana,
Princess of Wales, was his godmother. Holding the title originally
held by Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, the Duke of Edinburgh,
Philippos remains in the line of succession for both the Greek and
British thrones.
TRADEMARKS: Tall, dark and
handsome—Philippos is so charismatic that he was once considered
for the UK television show Celebrity Big Brother.
EDUCATION: Hellenic College of London;
United World College, New Mexico; and a degree in foreign relations
from Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
ACTIVITIES: Computers, history, music,
Rollerblading, swimming, soccer
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: During happy hour
at Manhattan’s Hudson Terrace bar or out on the town in
London.
HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: The prince is a big
soccer fan, so surprise him with match tickets to see one of his
favorite teams, Arsenal (England) or Panathinaikos (Greece).
PHILIPPOS’S CHARITY:
◆ The Anna-Maria Foundation Provides aid
to people who have suffered due to natural disasters. Philippos is
a board member. http://www.greekroyalfamily.gr/index.cfm?get=foundation
LADY ELOISE ANSON
BORN: April 18, 1981, in London
ROYAL HERITAGE: Her late father was
acclaimed royal photographer 5th Earl of Lichfield (aka Patrick
Lichfield) and a cousin once removed of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her
mother is Lady Leonora Grosvenor. Lady Eloise is close friends with
Prince William and Prince Harry.
TRADEMARKS: Her kooky personality, unique
eye for fashion, and fantastic bone structure (she is said to be a
muse for milliners—including Philip Treacy and the late Isabella
Blow).
EDUCATION: Delamar Academy; Collingham
College; studied proshetics design at Ealing Studios.
WORK: Lady Eloise was a trainee in the
special effects department at Leavesden Studios; her goal is to be
part of the makeup crew for the next Harry Potter film.
QUOTE: “I think it’s enormously important
not to make a career on the back of my family
name.”7
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: At Boujis, the
Cuckoo Club, the Cock and Bottle, Le Quecum Bar.
HOW TO WIN HER HEART: Spend a romantic
afternoon together in Battersea Park rose garden—one of her
favorite spots in London.
ELOISE’S CHARITY:
◆ The Stroke Association Supports stroke
survivors and their families in the UK. http://www.stroke.org.uk/
PRECEDING PAGE:
Princess Elena of Romania with her son Nicholas of
Romania
HRH PRINCE NICHOLAS OF ROMANIA
BORN: April 1, 1985, in Switzerland as
Nicholas Medforth-Mills. He officially became Prince of Romania on
his twenty-fifth birthday.
ROYAL HERITAGE: His parents are Dr. Robin
Medforth-Mills and Princess Elena of Romania. Nicholas is currently
in the line of succession to both the Romanian and British thrones.
As Crown Princess Margareta of Romania is childless, it is likely
that Nicholas will eventually succeed as the head of the Romanian
Royal House and pretender to the throne. In a 2008 interview,
Nicholas revealed that if the Romanian people ask him to become
their king, he will not refuse.
TRADEMARKS: Charming smile, passion for
adventure
EDUCATION/WORK: Shiplake College in
Henley-on-Thames, Great Britain. He has since worked for World
Challenge, an educational travel and adventure company. He now
makes frequent trips to Romania and often accompanies his uncle,
Prince Radu of Romania, on official engagements.
ACTIVITIES: Cars, boats, film, travel,
rugby, hockey, soccer
HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: Show him your love
for his country and your sense of fun, with tickets to a gala ball
in aid of his favorite Romanian charity.
NICHOLAS’S CHARITY:
◆ UNITER Develops and promotes theater
projects in Romania. http://www.uniter.ro/
PRINCESS BEATRICE VON PREUSSEN OF PRUSSIA
BORN: February 10, 1981, in London
ROYAL HERITAGE: Her parents are Prince
Nicholas of Prussia and the Honorable Victoria Mancroft; she is the
eldest of their four children (her younger sisters Princesses
Florence and Augusta are also highly eligible). Her father is a
direct descendant of Queen Victoria, which makes Beatrice Queen
Victoria’s great-great-great-great-granddaughter.
NICKNAME: “Bee.”
TRADEMARKS: Her stunning debut at the high
society Crillion Ball in Paris, her passion for idiosyncratic
design.
EDUCATION: Foundation course at Bournemouth
Arts Institute; later specialized in plastics, ceramics, and
metalwork at Brighton University.
WORK: Princess Beatrice was consulted by
children’s author Susanna Davidson for the royal content contained
in The Princess Handbook (Usborne Publishing, 2006), which
provides “expert advice from a real princess.” In 2007, Beatrice
cofounded The Studio Shop in Brighton, UK, where she exhibits and
sells her own artwork as well as pieces from other local artists.
The Studio Shop also serves as a venue for exhibitions,
installations, and small performances.
MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND: Shopping for
Vivienne Westwood frocks, relaxing at her family home in
Somerset.
HOW TO WIN HER HEART: Make sure you know
your way around a dance floor!
HRH PRINCE AMEDEO OF BELGIUM
BORN: February 21, 1986
OTHER TITLES: Prince Imperial and Archduke
of Austria-Este, Prince Royal of Hungary and Bohemia.
ROYAL HERITAGE: His parents are Lorenz,
Archduke of Austria-Este, and Princess Astrid of Belgium.
TRADEMARK: Heart-stopping combination of
brains and brawn.
EDUCATION: Royal Military Academy in
Brussels; London School of Economics (LSE).
WORK: Reportedly working at Deloitte’s
global headquarters in New York City.
ACTIVITIES: Travel, Spanish, sports. Prince
Amedeo played rugby for LSE and ran the New York Marathon alongside
his father in 2007.
HOW TO WIN HIS HEART: Go jogging together
in Central Park.
AMEDEO’S CHARITY:
◆ The Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation
Promotes and supports neuroscience research. Amedeo’s mother, HRH
Princess Astrid, is honorary president of the board of directors.
http://www.fmre-gske.be/pages/en/interest.html
CERTAIN THE ROYAL LIFE IS FOR YOU?
Study the regal prerequisites on this royal
checklist and find out if you really have what it takes to wear a
crown.
❑ Education. A high school diploma with a
stint at Swiss finishing school is no longer sufficient. These
days, reigning royals must have at least one college degree, if not
several. Fluency in multiple languages is also a plus.
❑ Career. Princess Diana showed us that we
can’t always count on the prince. Forge a career in what you
love—be it journalism, advertising or banking—and rest assured that
the skills you learn in the business world (leadership, diplomacy,
hard work) will serve you well in your future royal role.
❑ Self-belief. Ignore your critics. If you
know in your heart that you are worthy of a prince or princess,
don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
❑ Style. Forget fashion trends and stick
with the classics. Perfect the art of “conservative chic” and learn
to love cashmere and tweed.
❑ Manners. A true princess behaves like a
princess no matter what the circumstances. Traditional etiquette is
not about being superior to others, but about making those around
you feel comfortable. So study up on continental dining, make sure
you know how to curtsey, and always (always) write thank-you
notes.
❑ True Love. Palaces and jewels can come
and go, and many ancient royal families are not nearly as wealthy
as they seem. Make sure that you’re with your prince or princess
for love and not simply for status.
❑ Discretion. No matter how much you want
to tell your friends what goes on behind palace walls; no matter
how much your royal in-laws drive you crazy—you must keep it to
yourself. No gossip. No tell-all interviews. Just dignified
silence.
❑ Patience. Can you shake thousands of
hands a day and keep smiling even if you have a headache? Can you
sit through endless hours of presentations, speeches, parades, and
processions, month after month, year after year, without yawning
even once?
❑ Service. A prince or princess must look
beyond themselves in every situation, place their duty to the realm
before all else, and always use their privileged position toward
the greater good.
❑ Compassion. Wherever royals go, the
press is sure to follow. Make sure you have the courage to draw the
world’s attention away from yourself and onto those that need it
most.
❑ Self-reliance. Remember that
happily-ever-after is a state of mind you have to create—every day,
every moment—for yourself.