Princesses are not just fairy tale characters. These are also real girls who live, laugh, cry and love. The only thing that distinguishes them from ordinary mortals is that their blood is blue blood and that they receive thousands of invitations to dances and events a year. So how do real princesses live, is their life a fairy tale?
Who are the real princesses and what are their lives like?
Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg
The 24-year-old beauty is the only daughter of Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and Marie Therese, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. Alexandra loves sports, speaks five languages, and even took part in the Wimbledon tournament. She has the longest name among European princesses, her full name is Alexandra Josephine Teresa Charlotte Marie Wilhelmine. Despite her royal name, she is only fifth in line to the throne.
Lady Amelia Windsor, Great Britain
Although Lady Amelia is only 20 years old, she is considered the first beauty in England. She is the great-great-granddaughter of King George V of Britain and the younger daughter of the Earl of Windsor. The young lady wants to become a journalist and is considered a very conscientious student. Of course, this does not prevent her from attending various parties and other social events. Lady Amelia is the first royal to appear on the cover of Tatler magazine. Her true passion is fashion and she also had an internship at Maison de Chanel.
Princess Luisa Maria of Belgium
The daughter of Belgian Princess Astrid and Archduke Lorenz is 21 years old. He is currently studying in Great Britain. She is only ninth in line to the throne, and her beauty and her parents' wealth make her one of the most sought-after brides in the world.
Princess Iman of Jordan
Princess Iman bint Abdullah is the eldest daughter of King Abdullah II. and Queen Rania of Jordan. She is 20 years old and is currently studying at the University of Georgetown in Washington. Her strict upbringing does not allow her to appear in public often, but she does accompany her royal mother to charity events from time to time.
Princess Charlotte of Monaco
29-year-old Charlotte Casiraghi is the granddaughter of Hollywood star Grace Kelly, from whom she undoubtedly inherited her beauty. The princess graduated from the Sorbonne and also worked for the well-known London magazine Above. She has a son and is currently single. Princess Charlotte of Monaco is fourth in line to the throne.
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Princess Mako of Japan
Princess Mako is the eldest daughter of Emperor Akihito. She is 24 years old and successfully graduated from the International Christian University in Tokyo, and she also studied in Austria. While still in college, she became an internet star and one of the cultural symbols in Japanese animation, thanks to her striped school uniform.
Maria-Olympia, Princess of Greece and Denmark
The monarchy in Greece was officially abolished, and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the last king still hold royal titles. The princess's family lives in England, where Maria-Olympia leads an active social life. The 20-year-old beauty is studying graphic design and art history in New York, as well as doing an internship at Dior Fashion House. The royal lady regularly updates Instagram, where she has more than 91 thousand followers.
Princess Gabriella of Austria
Gabriella Maria Pilar Yolande Joséphine Charlotte is the youngest daughter in the large family of Austrian Archduke Carl Christian and Austrian Archduchess Marie-Astrid. The princess is 22 years old and is the great-granddaughter of the last Austrian emperor, Charles I of Habsburg-Lorraine. Today, Austria is no longer a monarchy, but the royal titles have remained.
Princess Pauline of Monaco
Pauline Grace Maguy Ducruet is the daughter of Princess Stephanie of Monaco and her former bodyguard Daniel Ducruet. The 22-year-old is a professional rhythmic gymnast and diver. The princess loves the circus and actively participates in the annual International Circus festival. She is fourteenth in line to the throne, and Pauline is not bothered about that at all.
Leonor, Princess of Asturias, Spain
The parents of this little princess are Spanish monarchs, namely Leonor is the daughter of King Philip VI. and Queen Letizia of Spain. She is 12 years old and, like all girls her age, attends school and accompanies her parents to official events as a potential heir to the crown. It's already clear that this little lady is going to break a lot of men's hearts.