The Royal Fanzine

Austria - Archduchess Gabriella  celebrated her 21st birthday on Thursday. Belgium -Queen Mathilde  succeeded Queen Fabiola as Honorary President of the King Baudin Foundation on Thursday { Source } Great Britain -Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh & Prince Michael of Kent visited the National Memorial to the Few on Friday { Photos }. -The Prince Andrew, The Duke of York  attended a Pitch@Palace event on Monday { Photos } -Sophie, The Countess of Wessex & Prince Richard, The Duke of Gloucester  attended the re-internment of Richard III on Thursday { Source }. -Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge & Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Stephen Lawrence Centre, met with young people on the top deck of the XLP Mobile recording Studio, visited the XLP-Christ Church on Friday { Photos } -Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge & Prince Harry of Wales ...

Isla Elizabeth Philips was born 29 March 2012 { Source }. At the time of her birth, because her father holds no royal title and they are only distantly in line for the British throne, only an announcement was released by Buckingham Palace, without photos of the newborn { Source }. At birth, she weighed 7lbs and 4oz { Source }. She is the younger of two daughters of Peter Mark Andrew Philips and Autumn Patricia Kelly Philips { Source }. She has one older sister, Savannah Anne Kathleen Philips{ Source }. She is currently 14th in line for the British Throne after her father, elder sister, her grandmother, and her father's three uncles and six cousins { Source }. Due to her age and distance for the Brititsh throne, it's almost safe to say that Miss Phillips will lead a fairly normal life. Little Isla made her public debut when the family gathered in Gloucestershire for a polo match in June 2012{ Source }. Her christening took place in Gloucestershire in July 2012 { Source }, ther...

Princess Badiya bint El Hassan of Jordan  was born 28 March 1974 as the daughter of Prince El-Hassan bin Talaal and his wife, Princess Sarvath El Hassan. She is a first cousin of Jordan's present King.  She began her education at Amman Baccalaureate School, before moving to England to continue her education at Sherborne School for Girls, Oxford University (where she earned a BA in History) and London School of Economics (earning a LL.M in International Law). The Princess is a member of and has collaborated with various international organizations. Her work focuses on promoting interfaith and cross-cultural understanding, human rights and the rights of asylum seekers and refugees. She is presently the Chairman of Mosaic, a mentoring program founded by Prince Charles. She married Khaled Edward Blair in 2008.

Princess Sara bint Al Faisal of Jordan  was born 27 March 1997 as the daughter of Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan and Princess Alia Tabba{ Source }. She has a twin sister, and two older siblings { Source }: Princess Ayah  (11 February 1990). Prince Omar (1993) Princess Aisha (twin, 1997) She attends Amman Baccalaureate School.

Princess Aisha bint Al Faisal of Jordan  was born 27 March 1997 as the daughter of Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan and Princess Alia Tabba{ Source }. She has a twin sister, and two older siblings { Source }: Princess Ayah (11 February 1990). Prince Omar (1993) Princess Sara (twin, 1997) She attends Amman Baccalaureate School.

Moritz Ludwig Georg Wolf, Hereditary Prince of Hesse was born on 27 March 2007 as the son of Donatus, Prince and Landgrave of Hesse and Countess Floria Franziska Marie-Luisa Erika von Faber-Castell{ Source }. As his family is a defunct German territorial monarchy, it's likely that he and his siblings live fairly normal lives. He is the paternal grandson of    Moritz, Landgrave of Hesse ,  and his former wife, Princess Tatiana of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg{ Source }.

Princess Paulina Elisabeth Adelheid Tatiana Suzanne of Hesse was born on 27 March 2007 as the daughter of Donatus, Prince and Landgrave of Hesse and Countess Floria Franziska Marie-Luisa Erika von Faber-Castell{ Source }. As her family is a defunct German territorial monarchy, it's likely that she and her brothers live fairly normal lives. She is the paternal granddaughter of    Moritz, Landgrave of Hesse ,  and his former wife, Princess Tatiana of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg{ Source }.

Countess Emma Luana Ninette Sophie van Oranje-Nassau, Jonkvrouw van Amsberg was born 26 March 2006 as the elder of two daughters of Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau and Princess Mabel of orange-Nassau { Source }. She has one older sister: Countess Joanna Zaria Nicoline Milou of Orange-Nassau, Jonkvrouwe van Amsberg (2005) When she was 8 months old, she was christened with the following godparents : Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands (her paternal uncle) Eveline Wisse Smit (a former Dutch hockey player and half sister to her mother) Baroness Sophie von der Recke (her father's cousin) Emma Bonino (presumably a friend of her parents-she was also a bridesmaid at her parent's wedding) Because her father did not seek parlimentary approval before marrying her mother, she is not in line for the throne of The Netherlands. By Royal Decree of 19 March 2004, nr. 126 is determined that all children of the couple will bear the title of Count (Countess) of Orange-Nassau and the hono...

Archduchess Gabriella of Austria  was born 26 March 1994 as the youngest child of Archduchess Marie-Astrid, Princess of Luxembourg and Archduke Carl Christian of Austria { Source }. She has an older sister, two older sister-in-laws, three older brothers, two nephews and two nieces { Source }: Archduchess Marie Christine of Austria, Countess de Limburg-Stirum (1983) Count Rodolphe de Limburg-Stirum (1979) Count Léopold Menno Philippe Gabriel François-Xavier Marie Joseph Ghislain de Limburg-Stirum (2011) Count Constantin de Limburg-Stirum (2013) Archduke Imre of Austria (1985) Archduchess Kathleen of Austria (1986) Archduchess Maria-Stella of Austria (2013) Archduke Christoph of Austria (1988) Arcduchess Adélaïde of Austria (1989) Archduchess Katarina of Austria (2014) Archduke Alexander of Austria (1990) She has made several appearances as a royal bridesmaid over the years. Some of the weddings include: Archduchess Marie Christine of Austria to C...

Crown Princess Margareta of Romania was born on 26 March 1949 as the first child of King Michael and Queen Anne of Romania, born in exile, after King Michael was forced to abdicate in 1947, and is the Princess Heir Apparent of Romania{ Source }. She is the eldest of four daughters, and has several nieces, nephews, a great nephew, and two great-nieces { Source }{ Source }: Princess Elena (1950) Prince Nicholas (1985) Miss Elisabeta-Karina Metford-Mills (1989) Princess Irina, Mrs. Walker (1953) Mr. Michael Torsten Kreuger de Roumaine (1984) Master Kohen Kreuger de Roumaine (born 2012) Mrs. Angelica-Margaretta Kreuger de Roumaine (1986) Miss Courtney Kreuger de Roumaine (2007) Miss Diana  Kreuger de Roumaine(born 2011) Princess Sofia (1957) Miss Elisabeth-Maria de Roumanie Biarneix(1998) Princess Maria (born 1964) Princess Margareta grew up in Great Britan and Switzerland{ Source }. She would also freque...

Dom Afonso de Santa Maria Miguel Gabriel Raphael, Prince of Beira was born 25 March 1996 as the first child of The Duke and Duchess of Braganza. At barely three months old, on 1 June 1996, he was baptized with the following as his godparents: Princess Helene of Bourbon-Two Sicilies Afonso Miguel de Herédia (his maternal uncle) He has two younger siblings: Infanta Maria Francisca The Duke of Porto He is presently is heir-apparent to the Portuguese throne, that is presently defunct. His full title/style is: His Royal Highness the August and Most Serene Prince Dom Afonso de Santa Maria Miguel Gabriel Rafael, 16th Prince of Beira and by Mercy of the King D. Sebastian I, 18th Duke of Barcelos He is reportedly currently being educated in England.

Philipp von Lattorff was born 25 March 1968 as the son of Claus-Jürgen von Lattorff & Countess Julia Batthyány de Német-Újvár{ Source }. He married Princess Tatjana of Liechtenstein on 5 June 1999{ Source }. Together, they have six children{ Source }: Lukas von Lattorff (2000) Elisabeth von Lattorff (2002) Marie von Lattorff (2004) Camilla von Lattorff (2005) Anna von Lattorff (2007) Sophie von Lattorff (2009) Other than that, very little is known about the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. They tend to keep out of the limelight.

Elisabeth Margarethe Maria Anna Beatriz Prinzessin von Thurn und Taxis aka Princess Elisabeth Margarethe Maria Anna Beatriz von Thurn und Taxis was born 24 March 1982 is the middle child abd second daughter of Countess Gloria of Schonborn-Glauchau and Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn and Taxis. She has one older sister, Princess Maria Theresia (1980) and a younger brother, Prince Albert (1983). When she was only 8 years old, her father died after two failed heart surgeries { Source }. She was educated at the Sevenoaks School in Kent, England in the 1990s. She also attended the American University of Paris . Because of her mother's jet-set lifestyle, she and her siblings were frequent guests of Michael Jackson. After the music superstar's 2009 death, she defended his not-so stellar reputation saying that she: "Couldn't imagine Michael hurting a fly, let alone a friend"{ Source } She has frequently been featured in socialite diaries and on various Vanity Fair pi...

Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena of York was born on 23rd March, 1990 as the second daughter of The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York { Source }. As of 2014, she is presently 7th in line for the British Throne after her uncle, two cousins, a first cousin 1x removed, father and sister { Source }. She was educated in the United Kingdom { Source }. She attended the Upton House School, Coworth Park School and St. George's School, Ascot for her prepatory education { Source }. She attended Marlborough College for her A-Levels, earning A-Levels in Art, English Literature and History of Art in 2008 { Source }. In September 2009, Princess Eugenie started a Combined Honours BA in English Literature, History of Art and Politics at Newcastle University. Princess Eugenie graduated in 2012 with a 2:1 degree { Source }. In 2002, she underwent back surgery to correct a scoliosis condition { Source }. As a result of her experience, she is keen to support others going through similar treatm...

Belgium -King Philippe   visited the European Space Agency (ESA) ground station on Tuesday { Photos } -King Albert II, Queen Paola, Prince Amedeo, Archduke of Austria-Este & Archduchess Elisabetta of Austria-Este attended the performance of Rigoletto  by Verdi at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie on Sunday { Photos }. -Princess Léa organized a gala to raise funds for the Children's Aid on Sunday { Video } Princess Léa is the widower of Prince Alexandre de Belgique, thus a half-sister in law to King Albert II and aunt to King Philippe. Denmark -Queen Margarethe II, Henrik, Prince Consort, Crown Prince Fredrik, Crown Princess Mary. Prince Joachim & Princess Marie  attended an official state dinner in honor of the state visit from The Netherlands on Tuesday { Photos } -Queen Margarethe II, Crown Prince Fredrik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim & Princess Benedikte  attended the funeral of Peter Heering on Monday { Photos } Great B...

Prince Pieter-Christiaan Michiel of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven  was born 22 March 1972 as the third son of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven {Source}. He has three brothers, two older and one younger { Source }: Prince Maurits (1968) Prince Berhard (1969) Prince Floris (1975) His five godparents are: Pieter van Vollenhoven (his paternal grandfather) Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands (his maternal aunt),Archduke Michael of Austria-Este Jonkheer J. Reuchlin Mr. Drabbe On 24 July 2010 Prince Pieter-Christiaan was made a Knight of the Order of Saint John in the Netherlands . His childhood was spent at an estate nearthe Het Loo Palace. He attended to his primary educations in The Netherlands. After graduation, he began a career in the military. His military career began with enlisting in the Royal Marechaussee, where he remains a Reserve Lieutenant Colonel today. He also managed to find time to undertake a degree in ...

María Teresa Mestre y Batista-Falla (aka HRH Grand Duchess María Teresa of Luxembourg ) was born 22 March 1956, the daughter of José Antonio Mestre y Alvarez and María Teresa Batista y Falla de Mestre in Mariano, Havanna, Cuba. During Cuba's revolution in the late 1950s, Maria and her parents left Cuba for the United States. While growing up in New York, NY, she studied at the Marymount School and took ballet, voice, skiing, water sports and ice-skating. At the age of 5, she began to study at the Lycée Français de New York . At 9 years old, she and her family moved to Santander, Spain and then to Geneva, Switzerland. During the family's stay in Switzerland, she attended Institut Marie-José in Gstaad, Switzerland, where she successfully passed the French Baccalaureate in June 1975. She then attended University of Geneva , where in 1980 awarded she the degree in Political Science. While at University, she was part of a group taking care of visiting elderly in nursing homes. She...

Princess Claire Margareta of Luxembourg  was born  Claire Margareta Lademacher   on 21 March 1985 in Filderstadt, Germany { Source } She was the second child of Hartmut and Gabriele Lademacher{ Source }.  Princess Claire has an older brother, Felix Lademacher{ Source }.  She grew up in Usingen,Hochtaunuskreis, Germany{ Source } On 13 December 2012, Claire Lademacher had been engaged to  Prince Félix of Luxembourg, whom she married on September 2013{ Source }.  On the occasion of her marriage to HRH Prince Félix of Luxembourg, she became Her Royal Highness Princess Claire of Luxembourg{ Source }.  On 15 June 2014, their daughter, Princess Amalia Gabriela Maria Teresa, was born in Luxembourg{ Source }. She is the daughter-in-law of Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg { Source }. She is the sister-in-law of{ Source }: Prince Guillaume. The Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg (1981) Princess Stéphanie, The...

Count Claus-Casimir Bernhard Marius Max van Oranje-Nassau, Jonkheer van Amsberg was born 21 March 2004 as the only son of Prince Constantjn and Princess Laurentien of The Netherlands{ Source }. He is the only grandson of  Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands { Source } He has two sisters{ Source }: Countess Eloise (2002) Countess Leonore (2006) He lives in Belgium{ Source } He is presently 6th in line for the Dutch throne after his three cousins, father and elder sister{ Source } He is called 'Clausimir' by his family and the press. He is named for: Claus : his paternal grandfather Casimir :distant ancestor Henry Casimir II, Count of Nassau-Dietz Bernhard:  paternal great-grandfather Marius:  maternal uncle Max:  father's godfather His birth was overshadowed by the death of his paternal great-grandmother, Princess Julianna, the day before his birth. By Royal Decree of 11 May 2001, nr. 227, it was determined that all children and male-line descenda...

Belgium -King Philippe & Queen Mathilde visited the Vatican City and had an audience with Pope Francis on Monday { Photos } Denmark - Crown Princess Mary  attended the 2015 Champions For Change Awards, where she presented the 2015 Champions for Change Award on Friday{ Photos } Great  Britain -Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince Charles of Wales, Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, The Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, Sophie, The Countess of Wessex, The Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, Sir Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence, Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry of Wales, Prince Edward, The Duke of Kent & Prince Richard, The Duke of Gloucester  attended the Afghanistan Service of Commemoration on Friday { Photos } -Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh  attended a reception to mark Commonweal...

Prince Constantin Ferdinand Maria of Liechtenstein was born 15 March 1972 as the third son and second to youngest child of Prince Hans-Adam II and Princess Marie of Liechtenstein{ Source }. On 14 May 1999, he married Countess Maria von Köröspatak and together, they have three children { Source }: Prince Moritz Emauel Maria of Liechtenstein (2003) Princess Georgina Maximilinan Tatiana Maria of Liechtenstein (2005) Prince Benedikt Ferdinand Hurbertus Maria of Liechtenstein (2008) He is currently 7th in line for the throne of Liechtenstien after two older brothers and four nephews. Like most of the Princely family of Liechtenstein, he leads a very private lifestyle.

Prince Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre of Monaco was born on 14 March 1958 as the only son of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace { Source }. He has two sisters{ Source }: Princess Caroline  (1957) Princess Stephanie  (1965) He has studied various topics in various capacities over the years. He attended to his primary education in Monaco, receiving his French baccalauréat with honors from Lycée Albert 1er in Monaco in 1976 { Source }. After a year of gaining familiarity with the affairs of the government in Monaco, he headed off to university in the United States, attending UMASS Amerherst, where he studied topics ranging from political science, economics, psychology, English Literature, Art History, sciences, German and music{ Source }.During his time at UMASS Amherst, he was a participant in the universitiy's Glee Club, with whom he toured Europe and the Middle East with{ Source }. He received a degree in political science from UMASS Amherst in 1981{ Source }. After gr...

Xan Richard Anders Windsor, Lord Culloden was born 12 March 2007 as the son of Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster and Dr. Claire Windsor, Countess of Ulster{ Source }. He has one younger sister, Lady Cosima (2010){ Source }. With the birth of Baby Cambridge #2 in 2015, he will be 26th in line for the throne { Source   ed note: due to the not yet born baby Cambridge, Lord Culloden remains 25th } As his parents do not perform public duties or receive any public funding, and maintain private careers (his mother is a doctor and lecturer, his father is a Director of Transnational Crisis Project), little is known about him. He does not perform any public duties either. Lord Culloden is currently 2nd in line for the Dukedom of Gloucester, after his father. Once his father succeeds the dukedom, he will receive the title Earl of Ulster.

Prince Sergius Vladimir Emanuel Marie   of Yugoslavia  was born 12 March 1963 as the youngest son of Prince Alexander of Yugoslaiva and his first wife, Princess Maria Pia of Savoy { Source }. He has four brothers and a sister, one of who is his twin and a younger brother who is his half-brother { Source }: Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia (1958) Prince Michael of Yugoslavia (1958) Princess Helene Olga Lydia Tamara Maria of Yugoslavia (1963) Prince Dushan Paul of Yugoslavia (1977) On his mother's side, he has the following stepsiblings: Princess Inès Marie Josephe Marguerite Yolande Tatiana of Bourbon-Parma (1952-1981) Miss Marie Mélodie de Bourbon (1977, adopted 1982, by her grandfather Prince Michael of Bourbon-Parma) Prince Erik Marie Joseph René Michael Pierre of Bourbon-Parma (1953) Princess Antonia Monique Charlotte Marie of Bourbon-Parma (1981) Princess Marie Gabrielle Yolande Camilla Philippine of Bourbon-Parma (1982) Princess Alexia Thérèse Sy...

Princess Helene Olga Lydia Tamara Maria of Yugoslavia was born 12 March 1963 as the only daughter of Prince Alexander of Yugoslaiva and his first wife,    Princess Maria Pia of Savoy { Source }. She has four brothers, one of who is her twin and a younger brother who is her half-brother as well as several nieces and nephews: Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia (1958) Prince Michael of Yugoslavia (1958) Prince Sergius Wladimir Emanuel Marie of Yugoslavia (1963) Prince Dushan Paul of Yugoslavia (1977, half brother) On her mother's side, she has the following stepsiblings and stepnieces and nephews: Princess Inès Marie Josephe Marguerite Yolande Tatiana of Bourbon-Parma (1952-1981) Miss Marie Mélodie de Bourbon (1977, adopted 1982, by her grandfather Prince Michael of Bourbon-Parma) Prince Erik Marie Joseph René Michael Pierre of Bourbon-Parma (1953) Princess Antonia Monique Charlotte Marie of Bourbon-Parma (1981) Princess Marie Gabrielle Yolande Cam...

Prince Gabriel Michael Louis Ronny de Nassau was born 12 March 2006, as the elder of two sons of Prince Louis of Luxembourg and Tessy de Nassau at a private hospital in Switzerland { Source }. He was the first grandchild of The Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. His godparents were his paternal aunt, Princess Alexandra and maternal uncle Ronny. He was named: Gabriel : Likely a name his parents liked Michael : likely for his maternal uncle Michael Antony Louis : For his father Ronny : For his maternal uncle and godfather  On Luxembourg National Day 2009 (23 June), his grandfather issued a Grand-Ducal decree granting his mother the title Princess of Luxembourg, Princess of Bourbon-Parma with the style Her Royal Highness, and gave he and his younger brother (and that of any potential future children) the title Prince of Nassau and the style His/Her Royal Highness { Source }.

The Prince Edward Antony Richard Louis  was born   on 10 March 1964 as the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II & The Duke of Edinburgh{ Source } His godparents were { Source }: The Duke of Gloucester (maternal 1st cousin 1x removed) Prince Louis of Hesse and by Rhine (paternal 3rd cousin 1x removed) The Earl of Snowdon (maternal uncle) The Duchess of Kent (maternal 1st cousin 1x removed by marriage) Princess George William of Hanover (paternal aunt, Princess Sophie of Greece & Denmark) He is the 2nd of four British Royal Babies born in 1964. The others are{ Source }: Mr. James Robert Bruce Ogilvy (29 February, his maternal 2nd cousin via George V and paternal 2nd cousins 1x removed via George I of Greece. Ogilvy and Lady Helen are 1st cousins) The Lady Helen Mariana Lucy Windsor (28 April, his maternal 2nd cousin though George V, and paternal 2nd cousin 1x removed via George I of Greece and his godmother's daughter) The Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones (1 ...