Bright Young Royals (4 page)

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Children in Crisis
Improves the lives of children around the world affected by conflict, deprivation, and poverty. It was founded by Eugenie’s mother, the Duchess of York.
http://www.childrenincrisis.org/

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Elephant Family
Works to save the Asian elephant from extinction and abuse.
http://www.elephantfamily.org/

PIERRE CASIRAGHI OF MONACO

BORN:
September 5, 1987

ROYAL HERITAGE:
Third in line to the Monegasque throne, this heartthrob is the younger brother of Charlotte and Andrea. His grandparents were the iconic Grace, Princess of Monaco, and Rainier III, Prince of Monaco.

WHAT MAKES HIM HOT:
His piercing gray eyes, schoolboy charm, musical talent, and James Dean swagger

EDUCATION:
Studied economics at Bocconi University in Milan. It is predicted that Pierre will go on to work for the companies of his late father Stefano Casiraghi, who passed away in 1990.

LANGUAGES:
French, Italian, English, German

ACTIVITIES:
Saxophone, soccer, martial arts, horseback riding, tennis, scuba diving

LOVE LIFE:
Has been dating aristocratic beauty Beatrice Borromeo for over a year. Pierre met the Italian model/writer while studying in Milan, and they have been inseparable ever since. Both Pierre and Beatrice recently topped
Vanity Fair
’s coveted International Best-Dressed List in recognition of their youthful dynastic style.

MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND:
At bars and beaches of the Mediterranean, cruising the azure waters of St. Tropez, at the Monaco Grand Prix and the Tour de France

PIERRE’S CHARITIES:

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AMADE
Founded in 1963 by HSH Princess Grace of Monaco to seek the promotion and protection of children’s rights on an international level. Pierre plays in the annual charity soccer match.
http://www.amade-mondiale.org/en

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Asociación TATSA
Provides educational aid to students who were directly affected by the tsunami on December 26, 2004.
http://www.tatsa.org/home.htm

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The Princess Grace Foundation
Supports pediatric medicine and humanitarian aid for handicapped children.
http://www.fondation-psse-grace.mc/frameseteng.html

HRH CROWN PRINCE LEKA II OF ALBANIA

BORN:
March 26, 1982, in Johannesburg. Although Leka was born in exile, the South African government declared his hospital room temporary Albanian territory to ensure that Leka was born on his own soil. Albania’s dictatorship ended in the early nineties and the royal family was welcomed back.

ROYAL HERITAGE:
Leka is the only child of King Leka I and Queen Susan.

WHAT MAKES HIM HOT:
His earnest smile and dedication to his country (he works tirelessly toward stability in the Balkan region).

EDUCATION:
Sandhurst Military Academy, during which time he was named “Best foreign student of the Academy”; BA in international relations and diplomacy from Royal University of Illyria.

LANGUAGES:
Albanian, English, Italian

LOVE LIFE:
In 2010, the prince married the beautiful brunette actress/ singer Elia Zaharia in a Paris ceremony. (You can find several of her music videos on YouTube.)

WORK:
Crown Prince Leka is the political advisor to the minister of interior.

QUOTE:
“With the title of Prince comes responsibility and duty; to work for the needs of one’s people and nation.”

ACTIVITIES:
Martial arts, chess, literature, skiing, golf

FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Matrix

FAVORITE TV SHOWS:
Friends, Star Trek

LEKA’S CHARITY:

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SOS Orphans of Albania
Helps orphans and helps prevent families from abandoning their children.
http://www.soschildrensvillages.ca/
Where-we-help/Europe/Albania/Pages/default.aspx

PRINCESS FLORENCE VON PREUSSEN

BORN:
July 28, 1983

NICKNAME:
“Florrie”

ROYAL HERITAGE:
Her parents are Prince Nicholas of Prussia and the Honorable Victoria Mancroft. She has one older sister, Princess Beatrice, and one younger sister, Princess Augusta—both of whom were beautiful debutantes. Her father is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria, making her Queen Victoria’s great-great-great-great-granddaughter. She is also the great-great-granddaughter of the last German kaiser.

WHAT MAKES HER HOT:
Her lissome beauty, passion for travel, natural rapport with children, and obvious talent for art and illustration.

LOVE LIFE:
Dating financier Nat Rothschild (son of Lord Rothschild). Although he is twelve years her senior, many predict marriage is in the cards.

WORK:
Formerly a teaching assistant at the exclusive Garden House School in Chelsea, Florrie now creates tailor-made illustrations for children’s books and invitations.

HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS PRINCE GEORG FRIEDRICH OF PRUSSIA

BORN:
June 10, 1976, in Germany

ROYAL HERITAGE:
His parents are Prince Louis-Ferdinand of Prussia and Countess Donata of Castell-Rüdenhausen; Prince Georg has been head of the Royal Family of Prussia (and therefore head of the Imperial House of Hohenzollern) since a court ruling in 1994, when he was just eighteen years old.

WHAT MAKES HIM HOT:
His classic Ken Doll looks, wanderlust, spontaneity, and strong sense of duty

EDUCATION:
Studied business economics at the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology; a six-month internship in Ecuador

ACTIVITIES:
Prussian history, promoting German-American relations, technology, mountain biking, judo, tae kwon do, Spanish, traveling (he loves South America), hunting, shooting

LOVE LIFE:
Married to aristocratic, German businesswoman Princess Sophie von Isenburg, whom he has known since childhood.

GEORG’S CHARITY:

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The Princess Kira of Prussia Foundation
Founded by Georg’s grandmother in 1952, the foundation provides free vacations for socially disadvantaged children at Hohenzollern Castle.

MOST ELIGIBLE

P
rince 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.