This California-born Saudi princess is the former editor-in-chief of Vogue Arabia. Princess Deena has a fashion flair that demands attention. She married into the Saudi royal family in 1998 wedding Prince Sultan bin Fahad bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz. Together, they have a daughter and twin boys. Her father is a Saudi American economist, and so she grew up between the Middle East and the West Coast.
The modern princess juggles three children and a major international fashion company. After attending several international fashion shows, she founded her own business called D’NA in 2006. It’s an exclusive website that requires membership or a personal invitation from the princess to shop. With the D’NA store, she’s introduced such names as Jason Wu, Mary Katrantzou, and Erdem to the fashion world.
Princess Keisha Omilana of Nigeria
African American Princess Keisha Omilana was a model and an actress before she met her prince. Now she’s a philanthropist who owns and operates a media company. Most exciting is the California-born princess’s romantic meetup story with her true love.
It all happened because she got lost on the way to a modeling gig. The young man noticed her from the window of a business meeting at the W. He left to go see the woman. After chatting for 45 minutes, he said, “You are the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Would you do me the honor of having your number?”. Keisha said no and left, but then returned to find him waiting for her. So, the “guy” turns out to be Prince Kunle Omilana of Nigeria. A month later, they married and now live happily ever after. As a princess living outside of Nigeria, she says doesn’t have official duties other than “keeping my husband and son feeling healthy and loved.”
Princess Mako of Japan
Princess Mako is the oldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and the niece of Emperor Naruhito. But Princess Mako has a dilemma. She must relinquish her title and leave the Japanese Imperial Family, as required by law, once she marries her prince.
In this case, Princess Mako fell in love with Japanese commoner Kei Komuro. They were both studying at the International Christian University when she met him. The Imperial Household Agency announced the couple’s engagement in 2017, but it has been postponed until 2020 because the groom’s mother is going through a financial dispute over her son’s university expenses. To make matters worse, the Japanese Imperial Family disapproves of such sordid affairs. For now, she is known as Her Imperial Highness Princess Mako, but things may change.
Princess Beatrice of York
Princess Beatrice is the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and she is the granddaughter of the late Queen Elizabeth. Her older sister is Princess Eugenie. Princess Beatrice advocates for UNICEF and other children’s groups.
Princess Beatrice got engaged to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi from Italy in 2018 however only in 2020 they were able to take their values and tie the knot.
Princess Charlene of Monaco
Wife of Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Charlene of Monaco was born Charlene Lynette Wittstock in what is now Zimbabwe. At a young age, her athleticism was clear. She swam competitively all the way to the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, where her relay team finished fifth.
She came in first with Prince Albert, but they kept their relationship secret for six years. When they attended the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden to Daniel Westling in 2010, rumors sparked with wild anticipation. Days later, the Palace of Monaco announced the couple’s engagement. Now they have twins; Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.