Bright Young Royals (6 page)

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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?”
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MADELEINE’S CHARITIES:

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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

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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/

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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:

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Luxembourg Federation of Basketball
Felix is honorary president.
http://www.flbb.lu/

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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:

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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

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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/

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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: