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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
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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/
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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.
MORE TITLED TALENT
From English polo fields to London nightclubs, from the snowy ski runs of the Swiss Alps to the dusty plains of Africa, our young royals can be found out and about with other gifted and glamorous young aristocrats. We’ve handpicked the best and brightest of the bunch.
HRH PRINCE ALEXANDER OF SAXE-COBURG AND GOTHA
WHO IS HE? A royal with superb pedigree and a heartbreaking smile
BORN: May 4, 1977, in Coburg, Germany
FULL NAME: Alexander Philipp
FULL TITLE: His Royal Highness Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duke of Saxony
ROYAL HERITAGE: His father is Prince Andreas of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, a great-grandson of Queen Victoria’s youngest son, Prince Leopold. Alexander has one older brother, Hereditary Prince Hubertus, and one older sister, Princess Stephanie.
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Prince Carlos von Hohenzollern and friend
HSH PRINCE CARLOS VON HOHENZOLLERN
WHO IS HE? A high-achieving creative type with a passion for the environment
BORN: December 4, 1978, in Munich, Germany
FULL NAME: Carlos Patrick Godehard
FULL TITLE: His Serene Highness Prince von Hohenzollern
ROYAL HERITAGE: His parents are Prince von Hohenzollern and Heide Hansen. Carlos has one younger sister, Princess Anna.
WORK: Educated in London, Prince Carlos worked as an account director for Saatchi and Saatchi before taking up the role of managing director at the BBDO advertising network. He now leads a $500 million green fund for Florida-based biofuel company InfoSpi and in 2010 was appointed to their board of directors.
CHARITY: ◆ The Motrice Foundation Supports cerebral palsy research. http://eng.lafondationmotrice.org
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Prince Francois (left) and his cousin Foulques D’Orléans (right)
PRINCE FOULQUES OF ORLÉANS
WHO IS HE? An ancient French prince with a handsome head of floppy hair
BORN: July 9, 1974, in Paris
FULL NAME: Foulques Thibaut Robert Jacques Géraud Jean Marie
FULL TITLE: Prince of Orléans, Petit-fils of France, Comte of Êu, Duke of Aumâle
ROYAL HERITAGE: His parents are Prince Jacques of Orléans and Gersende de Sabran Pontevès. He has an older brother, Charles-Louis, and an older sister, Diane. The prince’s paternal grandfather was the late Henri, Count of Paris, and is generally recognized as the rightful claimant to the French throne with the title Henri VI.
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Princess Maria Carolina escorted by Prince Alexander
HRH PRINCESS CAROLINA OF BOURBON-PARMA
WHO IS SHE? A dashing Dutch blonde with a humanitarian heart
BORN: June 23, 1974, in the Netherlands
FULL NAME: Maria-Carolina Christina
FULL TITLE: Her Royal Highness Princess of Bourbon-Parma, Marchioness of Sala, Duchess of Guernica
ROYAL HERITAGE: Carolina is the fourth and youngest child of Princess Irene of the Netherlands and Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma. She is the niece of Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands.
