Six royals that give all us ‘commoners’ hope
News broke this week that Princess Mako, the first grandchild of Japanese Emperor Akihito and the elder daughter of Prince Akishino, will soon become engaged to her college classmate Kei Komuro. The fairy tale love story has inspired us to take a look at other royals who dated or tied the knot with commoners. Relationship goals, anyone?
Prince Harry
It seems that Prince Harry is ready to settle down with actress Meghan Markle. After the love birds’ first public appearance together earlier this month at the Audi Polo Challenge, the Suits actress has reportedly arrived in London to attend Pippa Middleton’s wedding on Saturday.
Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip
Prince Philip created a media frenzy when he married Sofia Hellqvist – former model and reality show actress now known as Princess Sofia, Duchess of Värmland.
Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice of York dated tech company executive Dave Clark for 10 years before calling calling it quits last year.
Princess Eugenie
The youngest daughter of The Duke and Duchess of York has been dating long-time night club manager boyfriend Jack Brooksbank. The couple are reportedly already engaged.
Prince Wenzeslaus of Liechtenstein
The prince’s previous relationship with Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima stirred up paparazzi frenzy.
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Princess Mako, and these five other royals, went against tradition and chose love