Princess in the real world. Young crown princes and princesses of European royal houses (28 photos)
Current princesses and queens of the world: monarchs
Elizabeth II(born April 21, 1926) – Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and 15 sovereign powers. Reigns from 1952 to the present day. As monarch, the Queen is the longest-serving ruler in British history, and the longest-reigning reign. Origin: Windsor dynasty.
The young Queen of the United Kingdom Elizabeth II
For for a long time reign, significant changes occur in the fate of her country - the processes of liquidation of the colonies are completed, the British Empire disintegrates into the Commonwealth of Nations. Elizabeth II has been repeatedly criticized by supporters of the abolition of the monarchical system, activist movements and the media. But, despite her opponents, she is still at the peak of popularity as a guarantor of the monarchical system in the United Kingdom.
In 1947 she married Philip Mountbatten (born 1921), son of the Prince of Greece. He was later given the title Duke of Edinburgh. The couple has four children. Now Elizabeth II has 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Margrethe II(born April 16, 1940) is the current Queen of Denmark and serves as head of state. Got the title crown princess after amendments were made to the law on succession to the throne, since before her the right to the throne passed exclusively to men. Her father, King Frederick the Ninth, had no son. In 1967, Margete from the Glücksburg family married the Frenchman Henri de Monpezat, who later received the title Prince of Denmark. The Queen has 2 children and 8 grandchildren.
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark
Queen Margrethe holds the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Danish Army. Speaks fluently in French, English, German, Swedish. Was the only monarch from Europe, who visited this country after the formation of the USSR. The visit took place in 1975.
The Queen on the Danish throne is very creative personality. Her Majesty can draw different techniques, embroiders, prepares illustrations for books (for example, for the Lord of the Rings series by J. Tolkien), prepares stage designs and costumes for ballets and plays. The works of the representative of the house of monarchs were open for display at foreign exhibitions and in museums.
Queen Silvia of Sweden(born December 23, 1943) - wife of the Swedish monarch Carl XVI Gustaf. Name before marriage: Silvia Renata Sommerlath. She was born in the city of Heidelberg (Germany). Her father was a businessman, and her mother was from a Brazilian family. Sylvia received a diploma in Spanish translation from the Munich Institute. speaks fluently another 4 languages. To communicate with the deaf and mute, she mastered the alphabet of signs.
Queen Silvia of Sweden
When the Olympics took place in Munich (1972), I met Prince Carl Gustav of Sweden. In 1976 they got married. The marriage has three children. The Queen of Sweden is known as a philanthropist. She is a member of the Society for the Protection of People with Disabilities. Funds innovative developments to solve health problems among athletes with disabilities.
Jetsun Pema(born June 4, 1990) is the wife of the King of Bhutan, Jigme Kesar Namjil Wangchuck (literally “Dragon Queen”). The marriage took place in 2011, and in 2016 she gave birth to her first child. Jetsun Pema from large family. Her father is a pilot, and her mother comes from a line of kings of Bhutan. Training took place in India and Great Britain. The Queen speaks Dzongkha, Hindi and English. He is involved in projects to protect the ozone sphere as a UNEP Ambassador.
Queen of Bhutan Jetsun Pema
Rania Al-Abdullah(born August 31, 1970) – Queen of Jordan, wife of King Abdullah the Second. She was born in Kuwait into the family of a Palestinian doctor. After tense events in the country, her family emigrated to Jordan. Studied at educational institutions Kuwait, Egypt. In 1993, she met Crown Prince Abdullah for the first time, and they got married the same year. Rania Al-Abdullah is called the most beautiful queen globe. Establishes charity projects, which he teaches four children to do.
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
Leticia Ortiz Rocasolano(born September 15, 1972) – Queen of Spain, wife of King Philip the Sixth. Her mother worked as a nurse, her father was a journalist. Finished public school. At the age of 10, she participated in a radio program for the first time. She received her higher education at the Complutense University of Madrid, majoring in journalism. Her professional career was impetuous, and by the age of 30 she was awarded a prize from the Madrid Press Association.
Queen Letizia of Spain
Since 2004, married to the heir to the throne of Spain, Philip. Initially, their relationship was a surprise to representatives royal nobility. She gave birth to two daughters.
Charlene, Princess of Monaco(born January 25, 1978) - wife of Prince Albert II of Monaco. An athlete by profession, she competed for the South African swimming team. Name before marriage: Charlene Lynette Wittstock. Her father was an employee at a computer company, and her mother was a swimmer and diver. In 2000, during a sports competition in Monaco, a meeting took place with Prince Albert. The couple got engaged in 2011 and got married on July 2 of this year. In 2014, Charlene gave birth to twins. The princess is studying charitable activities and promotion of sports.
Princess Charlene of Monaco
Mathilde, Queen of Belgium(born January 20, 1973) – wife of King Philippe of Belgium. He comes from a family of aristocrats: his father is a Belgian count, his mother is a Polish countess. She married the Prince of Belgium in 1999 and has 4 children. The Queen's specialty is a speech therapist and psychologist, and for several years she headed a speech therapy institution in Brussels.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium
Maxima, Queen of the Netherlands(born May 17, 1971) – wife of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands from the Orange dynasty. The Queen was born in Argentina, in the family of the Minister of Agriculture. She defended her diploma in economics at the Argentine University Catholic University. In 1999, she first saw the Prince of the Netherlands at a private event; in 2002, the Prince and Maxima got married. After the marriage of Maxima Zorreguieta, Cerruti became Queen Consort of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The marriage produced three children. The Queen is a permanent participant in UN financial development programs.
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands
Michiko, Empress of Japan(born October 20, 1934) – wife Japanese Emperor Akihito. Before marriage, Michiko Shoda was born into a family of researchers, whose representatives received state awards for achievements in the field cultural development. The acquaintance with Prince Akihito took place on the tennis court. In 1959, the couple got married, which broke their vow to choose girls of noble birth as wives. The marriage produced three children. Empress Michiko Can play music on the harp and piano, knits and embroiders. Translates works of Japanese literature into English.
Empress Michiko and Emperor Akihito of Japan
Current princesses and queens of the world: heirs to the throne
Princess of Luxembourg Alexandra(born 16 February 1991) is the only daughter of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Princess Maria Theresa. Receives education at the Luxembourg Institute in the direction of “history, philosophy and literature”. Favorite hobby- tennis. In honor of Alexandra, a special variety of rose flower was bred.
Alexandra, Princess of Luxembourg
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden(born July 14, 1977) is the daughter of the current Swedish monarch Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Received the status of heir to the throne after changes to the Constitution (1980). After studying at the French University in Angers, she trained in the USA. She served for three weeks in the Swedish Armed Forces. In 2010, she married Daniel Westling, a personal sports instructor. The union has two children.
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge(Kate Middleton, born January 9, 1982) is the wife of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. After Charles, Prince of Wales, William is 2nd in succession to the throne behind his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Her father was an air traffic controller and her mother was a flight attendant. Catherine graduated from Malboro College and later from the Scottish University of St. Andrews, where she received a Bachelor of Arts. There she met Prince William, and in 2011 they got married. The couple has two children.
Catherine Mountbatten-Windsor, Duchess of Cambridge
Princess Haya bint Al Hussein(born May 3, 1974) is the daughter of King Hussein of Jordan by his third wife, Queen Alia. Princess Haya is the wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. She is known as Her Royal Highness Princess Gaya of Jordan, a title received from her father. Diploma of higher education defended in the UK. Speaks fluent French and English languages, understands 4 more languages, including Russian.
Princess Haya bint Al Hussein
Charlotte Casiraghi(born 3 August 1986) is the daughter of Caroline, Princess of Hanover and Stefano Casiraghi, an Italian businessman. She is in 8th place on the list of succession to the throne of Monaco. She studied economics and business at the Fenelon Lyceum, and her hobby was horse riding. From her de facto marriage to actor Gad Elmaleh, she gave birth to a son in 2013.
Princess of Monaco Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi
The current princesses and queens are the ideals of education, style and charm. They are always in sight, every step is under the guns of cameras. Despite the open public life, still remain examples of monarchical majesty and virtue.
16. Queen Jetsun Pema(born June 4, 1990) Queen of Bhutan, wife of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
14.Himani Shah, former Crown Princess of Nepal (born 1 October 1976) is the wife of the former heir to the throne of Nepal, Crown Prince Paris.
10.Catherine Duchess of Cambridge(nee Catherine Middleton) (b. 9 January 1982, Reading) - wife of the Duke Cambridge William. In Scotland - CountessStrathernskaya. See also: The most beautiful British women
8. Diana, Princess of Wales(July 1, 1961, Sandringham, Norfolk - August 31, 1997, Paris) - from 1981 to 1996 the prince’s first wife Welsh Charles, heirBritish throne. Popularly known as Princess Diana, Lady Diana or Lady Di. According to a survey conducted in 2002year by the BBC broadcaster, Diana ranked third on the list of the 100 greatest Britons in history.
6. Haya bint al-Hussein(born May 3, 1974 in Amman, Jordan) is a princess and half-sister of the current King of Jordan, Abdullah II.
What girl doesn't dream of marrying a prince? For some, this dream comes true. And for some, the crown and title belong to birth.
We present to you the top famous princesses and queens.
HRH Princess Letizia
Leticia Ortiz Rocasolano was born into an ordinary Spanish family, worked as a journalist, and anchored news on Spanish television. Before her marriage to Prince Felipe, she managed to be married.
King Juan Carlos of Spain and Queen Sofia were initially hostile to their union only son with the commoner Letizia, but after the heir threatened to abdicate the throne, and the entire Spanish people sided with the girl, the marriage still took place.
After a very beautiful wedding in 2004, the Prince and Princess of Asturias live in the Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid. The couple had two daughters, Infanta Leonor and Infanta Sofia. The latter is named after her grandmother, who still treats Laetitia with coldness.
At the same time, loving dad Felipe does not cease to discuss the topic of changing Article 57 of the Spanish Constitution, where it is written in black and white that the crown is inherited mainly by royal male offspring.
HRH Crown Princess Victoria
Unlike Spain, in Sweden there is a boy among the heirs, but he is second in line to the throne. The wonderful girl Victoria will ascend to the throne in Carlson’s homeland - eldest daughter King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Silvia.
Crown Princess Victoria - no exaggeration national treasure Sweden. To say that the Swedes adore her is an understatement. This is why people are even more worried about the personal life of the future queen. The girl turned 31 this year; the press does not miss a single engagement, wedding or christening attended by the princess.
Victoria is said to be marrying fitness trainer Daniel Westling next summer.
HRH Princess Maxima
The future wife of the heir to the throne of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander Maxima Zorreguieta, was born on another continent in Buenos Aires. Where else is the daughter of the Argentine minister agriculture maybe meet the future king of the Netherlands? At a private party on neutral territory - in Spain. Two years later they announced their engagement.
Oddly enough, Willem-Alexander's mother, the current Queen of the Netherlands Beatrix and 80 percent of the Dutch immediately approved Maxima's candidacy, which cannot be said about political forces countries. As a sign of her gratitude, Maxima, who had received Dutch citizenship shortly before her wedding, invited the Queen Mother to be one of three witnesses at the ceremony in 2002.
Her Majesty Beatrix appreciated the gesture and dedicated Maxim to the knighthood of the Order of the Netherlands Lion - highest award countries.
Maxima gave birth to three heirs to Holland - Princess Katharina Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariana Wilhemina. Beatrix adores and spoils her granddaughters.
HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit
The acquaintance of a simple Norwegian, Mette-Marit Tjessem-Høiby, with Prince Haakon of Norway occurred in 1996, but the romance did not continue, since at the same time Mette-Marit fell in love with another man and gave birth to his son Marius.
Soon she was left alone with her son, went to study at the University of Oslo, and there fate again confronted her with Haakon. But even then the romance did not begin, but the princess was not bored, the photographs of that period of her life are impressive - here she is dancing on the table and smoking weed, and here she is with a shaved head and a bottle of champagne.
When Mette-Marit finally began living with the prince in 2000, a scandal involving her ex-boyfriend: He was jailed for possession of cocaine.
But no matter how skeptical people are about Mette-Marit, her transformation into royal marriage impressive. Norwegians fall more and more in love with the Crown Princess every year. Before the wedding in 2001, the royal family held a press conference where Mette-Marit cried and apologized for past misdeeds.
King Harald V of Norway and Queen Sonja have come to terms with their son's choice and publicly support the princess. The former rebel and heir to the throne Haakon has two children together - Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. Mette-Marit's first son Marius was officially adopted by Haakon.
HRH Queen Rania of Jordan
Queen of Jordan Rania Al-Abdullah is one of the most beloved, beautiful and popular royalty in the world. When she married Prince Abdullah bin Hussein in 1999, Rania, born into a simple family in Kuwait, never imagined that she would soon become queen. Her husband's elder brother, Prince Hussein, was to ascend the throne.
But after tragic death The current king in the late nineties, Jordan was shocked by another news - contrary to tradition, Abdullah was appointed heir. And Rania began a new life.
Her Majesty is known as a women's rights activist and philanthropist. She travels a lot and covers this topic in the most unexpected places, such as on the Oprah Winfrey show and in glossy magazines. Many also remember the video, at her request, posted on YouTube, where the queen asked to send her questions about Arab world and Islam.
The royal family of Jordan really has nothing to reproach; they love each other dearly, both are skilled diplomats, charming and sincere people. And about “going among the people” without security and in simple outfits royal couple There are already legends. It is not surprising that the people of Jordan simply cannot imagine better monarchs. By royal standards, they behave quite well earthly life, raising four children - Hussein, Iman, Salma and Hashim.
HRH Crown Princess Mary
Scottish girl Mary Elizabeth Donaldson was preparing to prove theorems and solve equations, just like her father, a professor applied mathematics. She would probably have been doing this all her life if it had been during the summer Olympic Games in 2000 in Sydney (where her family emigrated) she did not meet Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark. Now, by the way, Mary’s father works at Aarhus University in Denmark.
Soon Mary moved to Europe, where she began teaching English in Paris. When a certain Miss Donaldson began to actively appear in the society of Prince Frederick and no less actively learn Danish, journalists published the first articles about the future crown princess.
The Danes still remember Frederick's touching tears when he saw his bride in the church aisle in her wedding dress.
Mary patronizes the European branch World Organization health care and, together with Frederick, is raising a son, Christian Voldemar, and a one-year-old daughter, Isabella Henrietta.
Princess Charlotte Casiraghi
Charlotte belongs to the princely family of Grimaldi and is the daughter of Princess Caroline of Hanover of Monaco, the niece of the reigning Prince of Monaco Albert II and, most importantly, the granddaughter of the Hollywood beauty Grace Kelly.
Although not a legitimate princess (the girl's late father did not hold the title of prince), Charlotte is third in line to inherit the throne of Monaco after her mother and older brother Andre. And all because Prince Albert II of Monaco never started a family and legitimate children.
Charlotte is known as a socialite, the new darling of the paparazzi and one of Karl Lagerfeld's muses. Photographers photograph her with her boyfriends on vacation in the most exotic places on the globe from Brazil to Maui.
But until the age of 18, mother Caroline, a desperate daredevil in the past, took care of her daughter like the apple of her eye, even sending her away from Monaco - to the south of France in Provence. The first photos of the matured Charlotte caused a sensation, and it seems that journalists around the world decided that the girl’s beauty obliges them to photograph her forever.
Kate Middleton - future crown princess England?
Kate Middleton is the girlfriend of Prince William, who is second in line to inherit the throne of Great Britain (after Prince Charles), a very famous person. She has not yet become an official member royal family, but is approaching this status by leaps and bounds.
As you know, the royal court in England is one of the most conservative, so Queen Elizabeth II carefully monitors the lives of her grandchildren and tries in every possible way to influence the choice of the other half for the boys. It is said that both Her Majesty and her subjects at court approved of William's choice. After all, Kate is the daughter of a major English businessman, well known in social circles of the country.
Charlene Wittstock, future Princess of Monaco. The professional swimmer, who competed in the Olympics and other competitions for South Africa, married Albert II, Prince of Monaco, in 2011. Now she is called “Higher Highness,” as Prince Albert’s mother, Grace Kelly, once did.
Charlene on her wedding day.
Is Beatrice Borromeo the future Princess of Monaco? Italian model and the presenter, the daughter of Count Beatrice Borromeo is considered official girlfriend Pierre Castraggi, nephew of Prince Albert II and third in line to the throne. If she marries Pierre and he ascends the throne, she will become the Princess of Monaco.
However, Beatrice Borromeo is also quite happy with her modeling career.
Charlotte Casiraghi, potential princess of Monaco. This is Pierre's sister and daughter of Princess Caroline, fourth in the line of succession to the throne. Now she is not a princess.
Charlotte Casiraghi, however, is the head of the equestrian organization and enjoys fame in this capacity.
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway signs her book Find Your Guardian Angel during a book signing.
Princess Clotilde Corau. French actress, wife of Prince Emmanuel Philbert of Savoy since 2003.
Princess Maxima, wife of Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, heir to the Dutch throne.
The daughter of the King of Jordan, Haya bint al Hussein, pictured at the races in Ascot, UK, is the wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai.
Princess Mathilde, wife of Prince Philip, heir to the Belgian throne, comes from the Polish aristocracy.
Princess Tamara Kzatoroski-Bourbon, daughter of Prince Adam Kzatoroski-Bourbon and cousin of the Spanish King Juan Carlos I, model, athlete and TV presenter.
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, only daughter Crown Prince of Thailand.
Crown Princess Victoria future queen Sweden. In August 2011 royal house confirmed that she is expecting her first child - the future king or queen of Sweden.
Princess Madeleine of Sweden. She is the second daughter of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. She is known primarily as a good horsewoman.
Princess Madeleine of Sweden during her visit to New York.
Princess Tunku Mira Madina of Malaysia.
Australian by birth, the wife of Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, Princess Marie (pictured with her daughter Princess Isabella) met her future husband in a pub during the 2000 Olympics.
Princess Beatrice of York, fifth in line to the throne in Great Britain.
Princess Eugenie, sixth in line to the throne.
Manohara Odelia Pinot, an Indonesian-American model, is in the process of divorcing her husband, Prince Tengku Muhammad Fakhri, whom she accuses of abuse. She married him at age 16.
Everyone has long known that royal families are significantly superior to all other classes of society. They are superior to other people not only in wealth, status, prestige and honor, but also in beauty. The names of queens and princesses from different empires are used as a symbol of beauty, elegance, grace and style.
Unlike girls from the field of show business, fashion and design, queens and princesses follow decency and etiquette. The way they talk, dress and behave in public is admired by every person in every country in the world. Despite the fact that in this democratic world There are very few royal families left, their women can still surpass others in beauty and elegance. Although the most influential women in the world can compete with them in this - they are rich, famous and everyone is watching their every move
Masako is one of the 10 most beautiful princesses on the planet. Japanese Royal Family Decoration. Princess Masako is the wife of Imperial Highness the Heir Prince. Masako was the daughter famous person- President International Court of Justice Hisashi Owada.
Princess Mary is the wife of the heir apparent to the Prince of Denmark. Elegant, charming and versatile personality. Among all royal women, Princess Mary is the most stylish, she follows and understands the latest fashion trends. It is admired by many people because of its unique beauty and style.
One of the most charming and unique beauties of the royal family of Jordan, Princess Haya, wife of Sheikh Mohammed. Princess Haya is not only beautiful, but also a highly educated lady. She received a degree in Politics, Economics and Philosophy from the University of Oxford in the UK.
Princess Letizia - decoration of the Spanish royal family. She is a journalist by profession, but stopped doing journalism after she married the heir to the Spanish throne, Felipe. It is important to note that this was Letitia’s second marriage.
A beautiful lady, Princess Catherine, known as Kate. Duchess of Cambridge, and is considered one of the most beautiful women on this list. A very decent and graceful person, Princess Catherine impresses many people.
Princess Madeline is a Duchess Halsingland and Gastriklandade. She is only 29 years old and has a very graceful personality. Madeline Josephine is the daughter of King Charles XVI of Sweden.
Charlotte Casiraghi is an adornment of the royal family of Monaco. A very impressive personality. Its beauty is widely known throughout the region. Princess Charlotte Casiraghi has an excellent sense of style and dresses very elegantly.
Princess Grace Kelly - Oscar winner. The Prince of Monaco married a very talented girl, fell in love with her beauty after seeing her in a movie. Princess Grace had a great sense of fashion and style, which is why she always looked stunning.
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana is the crown jewel of the Thai royal family. She is 29 years old. She moved to England after her parents' divorce, but was later returned to Thailand by her father. The princess has a huge potential among young guys in Thailand.
Queen Rania is the youngest and most beautiful among the queens on this list. She is very graceful, thereby delighting and inspiring many people around the world. She is the wife of the King of Jordan. Queen Rania is known for her good deeds.