The Royal Fanzine

Princess Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard of The Netherlands was born at Soestdijk Palace in Baarn on 31 January 1938 as the first child of Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard{ Source }. At her birth, she held the titles of Princess of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau and Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld{ Source }. She has three younger sisters: Princess Irene (1939) Princess Margriet (1943) Princess Christina (1947) In May 1940, she and her family fled to the United Kingdom during the outbreak of WWII { Source }. Her father and grandmother remained in England, while she, her mother and younger sister continued on to Canada where they would be safer{ Source }. Her second younger sister, Princess Margriet, was born in Canada in 1943{ Source }. In August 1945, the entire family returned to The Netherlands{ Source }. Her youest sister, Princess Christina was born in The Netherlands in 1947{ Source }. The future Queen of The Netherlands attended schools in Canada, The Netherla...

King Felipe VI of Spain was born as the third child and only son of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia on 30 January 1968{ Source }. He has two sisters{ Source }: Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo Infanta Cristina, Duchess of Palma de Mallorca He was named for{ Source }: Felipe: in memory of the first Bourbon to reign in Spain Juan: His paternal grandfather, the Count of Barcelona Pablo: His maternal grandfather, King Paul (Pablo in Spanish) of Greece Alfonso: His paternal great-grandfather, King Alfonso XIII of Spain His godparents were{ Source }: Juan de Borbon, Count of Bareclona (paternal grandfather) Queen Victoria Eugenia (paternal great-grandmother)  He attended the Santa Maria de los Rosales School until 1984{ Source }. He completed his secondary education, made the last-equivalent school at University Orientation Course-in Lakefield College School in Canada course in 1985{ Source }. From September 1985 to July 1988, he undertook military studies at the General Mi...

Prince Hashem bin Al Abdullah of Jordan was born 30 January 2005{ Source }.  He is the youngest child and second son of King Abdullah & Queen Rania of Jordan{ Source }.  He has an older brother and two older sisters{ Source }: Crown Prince Hussein (1994) Princess Iman (1996) Princess Salma (2000) At the present time, he is second in line for the Jordian throne after his older brother.  During a 2009 working visit to the US, he was spotted out and about with his mother and siblings { Photos }.  Also in 2009, he attended an air show which was organized by the military in cooperation with the British Embassy to celebrate his father's 10th anniversary of his succession to the throne { Source }.  In June 2009, he along with his parents, attended the awards ceremony for the 2009 King Abdullah II Award for Physical Fitness awards in which his sister won 4th place { Source }. He is reportedly the 44th-generation direct descendant of prophet Mo...

Prince Abdullah bin Al-Hussein (now King Abdullah II of Jordan ) was born 30 January 1962 the eldest son of King Hussein and his 1st wife, Princess Muna al-Hussein{ Source }. He has one older half sister from his father's 1st marriage, two younger full brothers, and two younger full sisters, as well as 4 younger half sisters, and 3 younger half brothers{ Source }. Under the 1952 Constitution, he was considered heir to his father, but due to the unstable times in the 1960s, his father named his brother, King Abdullah's uncle the heir{ Source }. The future king attended to his education at various institutions around the world{ Source }. He attended St. Edmund's School in Hindhead, Surrey, England from 1964-1975{ Source }. After that, he moved on to Eaglebrook School and then to Derrfield Academy in the United States{ Source }. Upon graduation, he went back to England to attend the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he graduated in 1980, and was subsequently commission...

Bhutan -King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck  celebrated Chunyipai Losar with the people of Lhuntshe on Wednesday { Photo }. -Princess Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck  celebrated her 33rd birthday on Friday. Belgium -King Philippe & Queen Mathilde  hosted a reception for members various European institutions on Tuesday { Source }. On Wednesday, they arrived in Switzerland for the World Economic Fourm { Photos } -Queen Mathilde  celebrated her 42nd birthday on Tuesday. Denmark -Princess Athena  celebrated her 3rd birthday on Saturday. Germany -Prince Carl Friedrich & Prince Louis Ferdinand  celebrated their 2nd birthday on Tuesday. Great Britain - The Prince Charles of Wales   visited the Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK on Tuesday { Source } -The Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex & Sophie, The Countess of Wessex visited Tomorrow’s People Social Enterprises on Tuesday { Photos }. -Camilla, The Duch...

Princess Charlene Lynette of Monaco (born Charlene Lynette Wittstock ) was born 25 January 1978, the eldest child and only daughter of Mike and Lynette Wittstock in Zimbabwe{ Source }. She has two younger brothers, Sean and Gareth { Source }. She and her family re-located from Zimbabwe to South Africa when Charlene was 11 years old { Source }. The future Princess of Monaco attended local schools in Benoni, South Africa, but left school to peruse her passions for swimming. She developed a passion for swimming at a very early age { Source }. In 1996, at 18, she won the South African Championship { Source }. In 2000, her team came in fifth at the Sydney Olympic Games { Source }. That same year, she won the gold medal for the 200m backstroke event at the "Marenostrum" international swimming meeting in Monaco { Source }. This is when she met Prince Albert for the first time; he was presiding over the international competition { Source }. In 2002, she won three gold medals at ...

Johan Ferner was born 27 July 1927 as the son of    Ferner Jacobsen (1885–1964), and  Ragnhild Olsen (1889–1966) { Source }. He was married twice. His first marriage was from January 1953-1956 to Ingeborg 'Bitte' Hesselberg-Meyer, with whom he had no children. He married for a second time to Princess Astrid of Norway on 12 January 1961 { Source }. With Princess Astrid, he has the following children and grandchildren{ Source }: Cathrine Ferner (1962) Sebastian Ferner Johansen (1990) Madeleine Ferner Johansen (1993) Benedikte Ferner (1963) Alexander Ferner (1965) Edward Ferner (1996). Stella Ferner (1998) Elisabeth Ferner (1969) Banjamin Ferner   Beckmann (1999) Carl Christoam Ferner (1972) He was decorated with the award of the Olympic Silver Medal (in 6m sailing) in 1952 at the Olympic Games in Finland { Source }.

Elisabeth Maria Angela Tatjana von Lattorff  was born 25 January 2002 is the daughter of Philip von Lattorff and Princess Tatjana of Liechtenstein{ Source }. She has three brothers and four sisters{ Source }{ Source }: Lukas Maria von Lattorff (2000) Marie Theresa von Lattorff (2004) Camilla Katharina Maria von Lattorff (2005) Anna Pia Theresia Maria von Lattorff (2007) Sophie Katharina Maria von Lattorff (2009) Maximilian von Lattorff (2011) It is likely given that she is not in line for the Liechtenstein throne due to Male-preference cognatic primogeniture. It is likely that she speaks German, the official language of Liechtenstein. Other than that, very little is known about the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. They tend to keep out of the limelight. She shares a birthday with Princess Charlene of Monaco.

Princess Hélène Sybille Irène of Orléans  was born 24 January 2001, as the third child and second daughter of Prince Charles-Louis of Orleans, Duke of Chartres and Ileana Manos { Source }. She has one older brother, one older sister, one younger brother and one younger sister  { Source }. As her royal family is defunct, she likely leads a normal life and next to nothing is known about her. She shares a birthday with Princess Athena of Denmark.

Princess Athena Marguerite Françoise Marie of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat was born 24 January 2012 as the fourth child and first daughter of Prince Joachim and second child and only daughter of Princess Marie { Source } Due to the 2008 Succession Act, which made Denmark's monarchy an absolute primogeniture monarchy ( absolute primogeniture=boys and girls have equal rights to the throne and younger brothers do not displace older sisters ), she is in line for the Danish throne and will not be displaced by any possible younger brothers. She was christened in May 2012{ Source }, with the following as her godparents: Gregory Grandet (maternal uncle) Edouard Cavallier (maternal uncle) Carina Axelsson (her father's cousin's girlfriend) Julie Mirabaud(friend of her parents) Diego de Lavandeyra (friend of her parents) Henriette Steenstrup(friend of her parents) It is likely that she will begin her education as her elder brothers did before her, she will likely attend nurs...

Princess Caroline Louise Margurite of Hanover, Princess by Birth of Monaco was born 23 January 1957 as the first child of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Princess Grace{ Source }. She has two younger siblings, a sister in law, and seven nieces and nephews{ Source }: Prince Albert II (1958) Princess Charlene (1978) Jazmin Grace Grimaldi (1992) Alexandre Eric Stephane Coste (2003) Prince Jacques, Hereditary Prince of Monaco (2014) Princess Gabriella, The Countess of Carladès (2014) Princess Stephanie, The Countess of Polinac (1965) Louis Robert Paul Ducruet (1992) Pauline Grace Maguy Ducruet (1994) Camille Marie Kelly Gottlieb (1998) She attended to her education in Monaco, England and France. She attended local primary schools before she was sent to St. Mary's School, Ascot{ Source }. She received her French Baccalaureat (high school or A level) degree in 1974 with honors and continued her studies at the Sorbonne in Paris where she received a diploma in Philoso...

Abdullah ibn Abdilazīz was born 1 August 1924 as the tenth son of King Abdulaziz & Fahda bint Asi Al Shuraim { Source } In 1963, Abdullah was made commander of Saudi National Guard (SANG). TBeginning by 1985, SANG also sponsors the Janadiriyah festival that institutionalized the traditional folk dances, camel races, and tribal heritage{ Source }. King Khalid   appointed Prince Abdullah as second deputy prime minister in March 1975, a reflection of being the second in line of succession to the Saudi throne{ Source }.  Prince Abdullah was pressured to concede control of SANG in return for his appointment as Second Deputy Prime Minister. In August 1977, this caused a debate between hundreds of princes in Riyadh{ Source }. Prince Abdullah did not concede authority of SANG because he feared that would weaken his authority{ Source }. On 13 June 1982 when King Khalid died, Fahd bin Abdulaziz became King, Prince Abdullah became Crown Prince the same day ....

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway was born on 21 January 2004 the elder of the two children of The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway { Source }. She has one older half-brother from her mother's side, Marius Borg Høiby { Source }. On 17 April 2004, she was christened with the following as her godparents{ Source }: The King of Norway (her paternal grandfather) Princess Märtha Louise of Norway (paternal aunt) Marit Tjessem (her maternal grandmother) Crown Prince Fredrik of Denmark (close friend of her parents who is also a distant cousin) Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (close friend of her parents who is also a distant cousin) Prince Felipe of Asturias (close friend of her parents, who is also distantly related) Just before her second birthday, she began attending a day-care centre { Source }. At the age of 6 years and 8 months, she began attending Jansløkka elementary school, which she attended until this school year{ Source }. In the 2014-2015 school year, s...

Louis Ferdinand Christian Albrecht, Prince of Prussia  was born 20 January 2013 as the elder of the two twin sons of The Prince and Princess of Prussia{ Source }. He was baptized in June 2013  { Source }. Very little is known about him, but it is likely he will lead a fairly normal life in Germany.

Carl Friedrich Franz Alexander, Prince of Prussia  was born 20 January 2013 as the elder of the two twin sons of The Prince and Princess of Prussia{ Source }. He was baptized in June 2013  { Source }. Very little is known about him, but it is likely he will lead a fairly normal life in Germany.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium was born on 20 January 1973and is the daughter of the Count and Countess Patrick d'Udekem d'Acoz { Source }. She was educated in Belgium, attending primary school in Bastogne, and attending the "Institut de la Vierge Fidèle" { Source }. From 1991-1994, she studied to be a speech therapist at the "Institut Libre Marie Haps" in Brussels, graduating magna cum laude{ Source }. Upon graduation, she embarked on a professional career as a speech therapist, setting up a practice in Brussels{ Source }. In 1999, she returned to school for a masters degree in Psychology at the Catholic University of Louvain, graduating cum laude in 2002{ Source }. Queen Mathilde has taken patronage of many organizations, especially children. In 2000, just a short year after marrying into the Royal Family, the " Fund Princess Mathilde " was created{ Source }. In addition, Princess Mathilde has given her patronage to several associations dealing with ...

She was born Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones on 20 January 1965 in Oxford{ Source }. She was the second child of Christopher Bournes Rhys-Jones and the late Mary Rhys-Jones{ Source }. She has an older brother named David{ Source }. Sophie was named: Sophie:   Mrs Rhys-Jones is said to have decided on the name Sophie while shopping for shoes when pregnant. Someone in the shop called out the name - and a pretty little girl turned around{ Source }. Helen: after her paternal Aunt Helen, who died before she was born. She moved from Oxford to Kent while young{ Source }. She began her education at Dulwich College Preparatory School{ Source }. She then moved on to Kent College School for Girls { Source }. She completed her education at West Kent College{ Source }. After leaving school, Miss Rhys-Jones embarked on a career in public relations working for a variety of firms, including four years at Capital Radio, as well as public relations companies the Quentin Bell Organisation ...

Austria -Archduchess  Zsófia Mária von Hasburg  celebrated her 14th birthday on Monday. Belgium -Princess Claire  celebrated her 41st birthday on Sunday. Denmark -Gustav Frederik Philip Richard, Hereditary Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg celebrated his 45th birthday on Monday. Great  Britain -Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Clore Art Room at Barlby School on Thursday { Photos }. On Friday, she attended an event hosted by The Fostering Network { Source } -Mia Grace Tindall  celebrated her 1st birthday on Saturday. -Princess Michael of Kent   celebrated her 70th birthday on Thursday. Liechtenstein -Marie Theresa von Lattorff  celebrated her 11th birthday on Sunday. Luxembourg -Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke& Princess Stéphanie, Hereditary Grand Duchess    received guests on official audience on Thursday { Sourc...

Marie Theresa von Lattorff was born 18 January 2004 as the third child of Princess Tatjana of Liechtenstein & Baron Philipp von Lattorff { Source }. She has an older brother and sister, and three younger sisters and a younger brother { Source }: Lukas Maria von Lattorff (2000) Elisabeth Marie Angela Tatiana von Lattorff (2002) Camilla Katharina Maria  von Lattorff (2005) Anna Pia Theresia Maria von Lattorff (2007) Sophie Katharina Maria von Lattorff (2009) Maximilian Maria von Lattorff (2011) She is the 8th grandchild of Prince Hans-Adam II & Princess Marie. Due to coming from the female line, and being female, she does not presently have succession rights.

Princess Claire of Belgium was born in Bath, Somerset, England on 18 January 1974. She was only three years old when her family relocated to Wavre, Belgium. She attended the Institut de la Providence in Wavre. She had a very busy schedule as a child, which included drawing, painting, music, horseback ridding, the Guides (similar to Girl Scouts or the UK's Girls Guides), and singing in the local choir. She also frequently traveled back to England to visit her parents' families. Princess Claire has dual nationality, Belgian and British, and trained at the Antwerp office of a chartered surveyors' firm. After completing her secondary education, she studied as a surveyor, and completed a training period with Brone & Oldenhove in Wavre and qualified as a chartered surveyor in 1999. She married Prince Laurent on 12 April 2003. At that time, she was given the title Princess of Belgium. Together, they have three children: Princess Louise Sophia Mary (2004) Prince Nicholas ...

Melanie-Antoinette de Massy de Lusignan was born 18 January 1985 in Monaco as the daughter of Baroness Elisabeth-Anne de Massy and  Nicolai Vladimir Costello dit de Lusignan{ Source  (ed note: this website claims she is the daughter of Bernard Alexandre Baron Taubert Natta, when she is not)}. She is the niece of Christian Louis de Massy and cousin of Antoine de Massy . She grew up in Monaco, attending The International School of Monaco, obtaining the International Baccalaureate in 2005. Melanie is a prominent business woman in Monaco, she is presently Agribras’ Head of Investor Relations { Source }. She is an advisor for Giersch Ventures, a financial advisory boutique, and a co-founder with Luiz Macambira of The Macmas Group, an investment advisory, real estate development and event promotion group{ Source }.. She sits on the Committee of the Monegasque Tennis Federation and of the Monte Carlo Country Club { Source }. Other than the Tennis event in April and appearing o...

Mia Grace Tindall  was born 17 January 2014 as the eldest child of Zara Anne Elizabeth Philips Tindall and Michael James Tindall { Source }. She is the thrid grandchild of The Princess Royal and 3rd great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II & The Duke of Edinburgh { Source }. She was christened at St Nicholas Church in Gloucestershire in November 2014 { Source }{ Video }. There was no announcement as to who her godparents were. In her short life, she has been seen several times. In May 2014, she supported her father during a Celebrity Golf Classic { Photos } and at the Aviva Premiership match between Gloucester and London Irish at Kingsholm Stadium { Photos }. In August 2014, she supported her mother at the 2014 British Eventing Festival { Photos }. She also attended the annual Pre-Christmas luncheon hosted by the Queen. As she is distantly in line for the British throne, she will likely lead a fairly normal life.