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Every royal family seems to have a stunning face or two on their family tree. Find out who stands out among the ranks of Grace Kelly, Princess Diana, and Princess Caroline...
Sophie Winkleman
Known as Lady Frederick Windsor and married to Lord Frederick Windsor, she'd already made a name for herself as an English actress before marrying into the royal family. She'd starred in films like The Chronicles of Narnia and shows like CSI: Miami and Two and a Half Men. Her husband is 46th in line to the British Throne.
Ameerah of Saudi Arabia
Princess Ameerah has a degree in Business Administration from the University of New Haven. She married and divorced Prince Alwaleed al-Taweel, who was 30 years older than she was. She is a humanitarian and is passionate about women's rights in the Middle East. Her goal is to become one of the first women to drive in Saudi Arabia.
Beatrice Borremeo
Married into the Monoca royal family, Beatrice is the wife of Pierre Casiraghi, the seventh in line to the Nonegasque throne. However, she is also a member of the ancient aristocratic House of Borremeo, a wealthy Italian family. Her father, Don Carlo Ferdinando Borremeo is the Count of Arona.
Princess Beatrice of York
Beatrice is the first-born child of the Duke and Duchess of York and is seventh in line to succeed Queen Elizabeth II, her grandmother. Though she is not a working member of the Royal Family, she regularly attends royal events. She represents the family at various causes and sporting events and is the first Royal Family member to run in the London Marathon.
Charlene of Monaco
Charlene of Monaco is a former Olympic swimmer. She married her husband in 2011, but it was revealed that she attempted to call off the wedding and run away three separate times before the ceremony. Despite that, she and her husband are still married and seem to be happy. She currently serves as the Special Olympics Ambassador and is a style icon.
Charlotte of Monaco
Eighth in line to the throne of Monaco, Charlotte's maternal grandmother was none other than Grace Kelly. She leads a very private personal life, although the tabloids have done their fair share of exploitation. She had a son out of wedlock with an ex-boyfriend in 2013, and the split was rumored to be because he had no interest in spending time with Charlotte or their son.
Claire of Belgium
Claire and her husband Prince Laurent married in 2003 and currently have three children. She usually attends charity events for environmental causes and animal welfare. She is the sister-in-law to Phillippe, King of Belgium.
Clotilde Courau of Venice
The princess of Venice is an award-winning French actress and is a Dame of the Arts in France. Her husband is the last reigning Prince of Venice, and they married in 2003. They have two children together. The event was controversial because she was six months pregnant at the time of their wedding.
Diana of Wales
Princess Diana of Wales is one of the world's most iconic royal figures. She died in a tragic car crash in 1997 but left behind a legacy of charity work, influential rule-breaking, and kindness to her two sons, William and Harry. Both speak of her often and work to keep her memory alive.
Crown Princess Elia of Albania
The Princess of Albania goes by the stage name Elia Zaharia and was a prominent singer and actress in the Albanian theater community. She married Leka II, Crown Prince of Albania in 2016. She is the head of the Queen Geraldine Foundation, a non-profit that lends aid to Albanian families and children.
Elisabeth of Germany
Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis belongs to the German house Thurn und Taxis. She is a journalist who lives in London and works as Vogue's style editor. She also writes for the Vatican's magazine, where she publishes a column on faith and values. In 2015 she went under fire for posting a photo of a homeless person reading a Vogue magazine with the caption that read, "There are readers everywhere!"
Archduchess Elisabetta of Austria-Este
Elisabetta is married to Prince Amedeoof Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queen Mary University of London, and her focus was comparative literature and film. She has contributed to outlets such as Bloomberg News.
Princess Eugenie of York
Eugenie is ninth in line to succeed her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. She currently works as an associate director at an art gallery in London. She spent a year in New York working as a benefit auctions manager before moving back to London in 2015. She got married in 2019.
Fathima of Saudi Arabia
Princess Fathima Kulsum is the highest educated female in the Saudi Arabian royal family. She maintains a low profile and does not share any information regarding her personal or professional life. She is married to Sheikh Awadi and is an advocate for women's rights in Saudi Arabia.
Fawzia Fuad, Egyptian Princess
Born into the Egyptian royal family, Fawzia was the daughter of Sultan Fuad I of Egypt and Sudan. She had an arranged marriage to the Crown Prince of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. It was considered a political move because she was a Sunni royal and he was a Shia royal. When he became the Shah of Iran, she became the Queen in 1941. She enacted the Association for the Protection of Pregnant Women and Children in Iran.
Grace Kelly of Monaco
Grace Kelly is one of history's most iconic women. She was a famous movie star before marrying Prince Rainier in 1956. She died in a car accident after suffering from a stroke while behind the wheel in 1982. Her husband never remarried and was buried beside her in 2005.
Haya of Jordan
Haya bint Hussein is the junior wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. She is an Oxford graduate and the two-term president of the International Federation of Equestrian Sports. The couple has two children together.
Himani Shah of Nepal
Former Crown Princess of Nepal, Himani Shah, is married to the ousted Crown Prince, Paras. They've been together since 2000 and have three children, but they will never ascend the throne. Now she is a social worker and is passionate about social welfare activities.
Jazmin Grace Grimaldi
Grace Kelly's granddaughter Jazmin Grimaldi is actually considered an illegitimate child because she was born out of wedlock. Even though she is Prince Albert II of Monaco's firstborn child, she is not an heir to the Monegasque throne. She respects and admires her father, who only admitted to her parentage in 2006.
Keisha of Nigeria
Keisha Omilana is a model and philanthropist but puts her business career above all else. She is married to the Prince of Nigeria, Kunle Omilana. They have a son, Diran King.
Kendra Spears
Now known as Princess Salwa Aga Khan following her 2013 marriage to Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Kendra is a successful model as well as a princess. She is a native to Seattle and her husband is the 49th Imam of Nizari Ismailism.
Lady Gabriella Windsor
Gabriella Windsor is the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. She is a writer who holds two degrees in Comparative Lit and Social Anthropology. Her great-grandparents were King George V and Queen Mary. She is currently dating Rugy player Tom Kingston.
Lalla Salma of Morroco
Lalla Salma is the wife of King Mohammed and is the first female Moroccan ruler to be given a public royal title. She and her husband have two children and she is honored as the Dame Grand Cross in Belgium, Spain, and Senegal. She also founded a cancer prevention association and is actively involved in the HIV/AIDS prevention movement in Africa.
Leila Pahlavi
Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his third wife are the parents of Princess Leila Pahlavi. However, she will never see the chance to ascend the Iranian throne because her family was forced into exile after the Iranian Revolution. She decided to pursue an American education, but unfortunately suffered from mental illnesses and passed away at the age of 31 due to an overdose.
Letizia of Spain
Queen Letizia of Spain is one of the most influential fashion trendsetters. Up until her marriage to King Felipe in 2004, she was a journalist and news anchor. In 2015 she was named the Ambassador of Nutrition in the United Nations Food and Agriculture Association.
Madeleine of Sweden
Also known as the Duchess of Hälsingland and Gästrikland, Madeleine is third in line to the Swedish throne but was moved back to sixth following the birth of three nieces and nephews. She is one of the world's top philanthropists who focuses on raising awareness around child abuse. Her first engagement was called off in 2011 after she found out her former fiance had cheated, but she get engaged again and married in 2013 to another man.
Marie-Chantal of Greece
The current Crown Princess of Greece is actually a London native. She is married to Pavlos, son of the deposed King Constantine, and converted to Greek Orthodoxy so they could get married. He is the heir apparent to the throne of Greece though the country no longer has an operating monarchy. In 2000, Marie-Chantal founded and continues to direct a children's clothing line.
Manohara Odelia Pinot of Malaysia
Once an Indonesian model, Odelia married Malaysian Prince Tengku Fakhry in 2008. Her mother claimed she'd been abducted because she was only 16 at the time of their marriage. Manohara did cite abuse during the marriage and escaped to Indonesia in 2009.
Marie Marguerite, Duchess of Anjou
Born an heiress to a successful Venezuelan bank owner, Marie Marguerite became a Duchess in her own right when she married Louis Alphonse, Duke of Anjou. French Legitimists, who believe the French king should be chosen according to Salic law, believe Louis should be the current head of the French Royal House. Therefore, Marie Marguerite is considered Queen consort of France.
Mary of Denmark
Wife of Prince Frederick, first in line to the nation's throne, Mary is a native of Australia and met her husband in a Sydney pub. Theirs was the original fairytale romance before Kate Middleton's, and the couple now has four children together.
Masako of Japan
Princess Masako of Japan is a member of the Imperial House of Japan through marriage to the Crown Prince, Naruhito. When her husband ascends the throne, she will be the Empress Consort. Following the birth of their daughter, there were debates bout changing the law that prohibits female heirs from taking the throne. The birth of Masako's nephew has temporarily stalled that process.
Mathilde of Belgium
Married to King Phillipe, Mathilde is the first Belgian-born queen who is a member of nobility by birth. She speaks Dutch, French, Italian, and English, and holds a Masters Degree in Psychology. She is the Special Representative for the World Health Organization and the honorary president of UNICEF Belgium.
Meghan Markle Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry started dating Meghan Markle in 2016. She is an American actress known for her role in Suits and has a degree from Northwestern University. At first, there was some debate about whether or not she'd make a good fit for the royal family, but the two married and have one child together. In 2020, they announced their formal split from the Royal Family and moved to Canada for privacy.
Kate Middleton Duchess of Cambridge
Catherine led a relatively normal life until she met Prince William at college. They were married in 2011 and have three children together. She is renowned as one of the most stylish public figures in the world. She is always incredibly dressed and is a hands-on mother with her kids. She was named on the "100 Most Influential People In The World" list by Time Magazine.
Nandi Zulu of the Zulu Tribe
Nandi married tribe leader Mtirara in 2002, which blended two tribal cultures and traditions. It was an arranged marriage, and she ran away two years later. She has been missing for eight years, but her husband claims she is still his wife. Nelson Mandela even attended the wedding and supported the tribal merger.
Princess Martha Louise of Norway
She is the fourth in line to the Norweigan throne, after her brother and his two children. She is a physiotherapist who also has her own entertainment business. She founded Her Royal Highness Princess Martha Louise's Fund, which assists disabled children under the age of 16.
Sonam of Bhutan
Princess Sonam has a degree from Stanford University and a Masters in Law from Harvard. She is the daughter of the fourth King of Bhutan and has been married to Dasho Phub W. Dorji since 2009. She is highly skilled in politics and is the current President of the Bhutan National Legal Institute.
Pauline Ducruet
Member of the Princely House of Grimaldi, Pauline's mother is Princess Stephanie, Grace Kelly's youngest daughter. She holds no royal title but is 12th in line to the Monegasque throne. She is a diver who represented Monaco at the World Junior Diving Olympics in 2010.
Mette-Marit of Norway
She is next in line to succeed the throne next to her husband, Crown Prince Haakon. She was a commoner before marriage and was living as a single mother until she met her husband. Since their wedding in 2000, she is best known for her philanthropic work and humanitarian efforts towards the arts.
Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah
Princess Hafizah is one of 12 children to Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei. He is one of the wealthiest royals in the world. Brunei is one of the smallest nations in the world that still has a functioning monarchy.
Princess Caroline
Member of the Monaco royal family, she is the first-born daughter of Grace Kelly. She was heir to the throne for over a year before her brother, Prince Albert II, was born. She regained her official princess status in her third marriage to Ernst August, Prince of Hanover.
Princess Soraya of Iran
After Tawzia of Egypt divorced her husband, the Shah remarried Princess Soraya. She was instantly named Queen of Iran upon their marriage. This marriage, however, also ended in divorce due to Soraya's infertility. She later moved to France to become an actress.
Jetsun Pema of Bhutan
Also known as "The Dragon Queen," Jetsun is the wife of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. She's considered a fashion icon with the way she combines traditional styles with vibrant colors and designs. The couple had their first child in 2016.
Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso
She is the Queen consort of King Lestie III. They reign over Lesotho in Southern Africa. She is heavily involved in charity work and gives a voice to people with disabilities and HIV/AIDS patients in her nation.
Queen Noor of Jordan
A native to Washington DC and born Lisa Najeeb Halaby, she became Queen of Jordan in 1978 when she married then-King Hussein bin Taal. Though the country considered her an outsider at first, she was accepted after the citizens saw her charitable she was as Queen consort. She held the position until 1999.
Rania of Jordan
Known for her work with education, health, and community empowerment, Rania is married to King Abdullah bin al-Hussein. She has four children and an honorary Masters Degree in International Cooperation and Development from the University of Rome.
Alexandra of Luxembourg
Alexandra is the only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg. She is a laid-back princess who makes casual social appearances at events and weddings. She is only 25 years old.
Sarah, Crown Princess of Brunei
Sarah earned her title after marrying the Crown Prince of Brunei, Al-Muhtadee Billah. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Administration at the University of Brunei Darussalam. She graduated with honors and is a member of the university's army cadets.
Lady Sarah Chatto
Born Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, she is the daughter of the Earl of Snowdon and Princess Margaret and is the youngest grandchild of King George VI and Elizabeth, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom. She is 23rd in line to the throne and is married to actor Daniel Chatto. She is close to her aunt, Queen Elizabeth II.
Mozah Bint Nasser of Qatar
Moza bint Nazar is one of three wives who are married to Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa. She has a BA in Sociology and has an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is the chosen wife who represents her husband at events.
Sirikitiya Jensen
Also known as Khun Mai, is the granddaughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. She grew up in San Diego and attended the University of California, Riverside, then transferred to New York University and earned a degree in East Asian Studies.
Princess Sofia of Sweden
Sofia married Prince Carl Philip in 2015 and is a former model. She made appearances on reality television, studied accounting in New York, and was even a yoga instructor. She and Prince Philip have two children together, Princes Alexander and Gabriel.
Stephanie of Luxembourg
Grand Duchess Stephanie received her title when she married Duke Guillaume, heir to the Luxembourg throne. She is also the Princess of Nassau and Parma. She speaks German, English, French, and Russian.
Maxima of The Netherlands
Maxima is the first Queen consort of the Netherlands since 1890. She is married to King Willem-Alexander, and they have three daughters together. She is also the first Queen Consort who was a commoner and was born outside of Europe.
Princess Sikhanyiso of Swaziland
Princess Sikhanyiso is the first of thirty children, and her mother, the Queen, is the King's first of ten wives. She is an active public figure and fights against polygamy in her country. She has been silenced by her nation on two occasions for opposing her views. She also wishes to be an actress and rapper and is known as Pashu in Swaziland.
Tamara of Spain
Princess Tamara is of Polish and Spanish ancestry and works as a sportswoman and model. She has appeared on reality TV shows such as Cirque de Celebrity and Australian Princess. She belongs to a noble family from Poland before WWI and is the descendant of Kings from France and Spain.
Tatiana of Greece and Denmark
Tatiana is the wife of Prince Nikolaos and sister-in-law of Princess Theodora. She earned a BA in sociology from Georgetown University and previously worked for designer Diane Von Furstenberg as an event planner. She resigned in 2010 to focus on her royal duties.
Tatiana Santo Domingo
Her husband Andrea Casiraghi and their son is fourth in the line of succession to the Monegasque throne. The couple met in boarding school in Fontainebleau and dated for seven years. Her royal roots trace back to South America, so she was already well-versed in living the Monegasque family's lifestyle.
Sirivannavari of Thailand
Princess Sirivannavari was ranked among the 20 most attractive royals by Forbes in 2009. She was raised in the UK with her mother and now lives in Thailand with her father and grandfather. She is an art and sports enthusiast and an active member of the fashion community.
Theodora of Greece and Denmark
She is a descendant of Greek and Danish royal ancestry which is why Theodora is able to hold two titles. She is a working actress and is known professionally as Theodora Greece. She currently lives in LA.
Myra Madihah of Malaysia
Myra is the princess of Malaysia and the daughter of Besar Kecil of Negeri. She has been married to Iskander Jaafar-Greaves for a decade. She owns an events management company and is a popular social climber.
Victoria of Sweden
Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria is the next in line to the throne and will be the fourth Queen Regent in the country's history. She is one of only three crown heiresses in the world.
Zara of the UK
Zara Tindal is the second oldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth. She is married to former rugby player Mike Tindall. She is an equestrian who has won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics. She is 17th in line for the throne.
Carole Radziwill
Author Carole Radziwill was married to Anthony Radziwill, the only son of Prince Stanislaw Radziwill of Russia and Caroline Lee Bouvier. He died of cancer weeks after his cousin John Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette died in a plane crash.