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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
