The Royal Fanzine

Prince Hamzah bin Al Hussein of Jordan was born 29 March 1980 as the son of King Hussein and Queen Noor { Source }. He has several half siblings, siblings, half-siblings-in-law, siblings-in-law, and nieces and nephews: Princess Alia bint Al Hussein (1956) Prince Hussein Mirza al Hussein (1981) Talal Al-Saleh (1989) Abdul Hamid Al-Saleh (1992) King Abdullah II (1962, half brother) Queen Rania Crown Prince Hussein (1994) Princess Iman (1996) Princess Salma ( 2000) Prince Hashem (2005) Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan (1963) Princess Ayah (1990) Prince Omar (1993) Princess Sara  (1997) Princess Aisha  (1997)  Princess Zein bint Al Hussein (1968) Princess Aisha bint Al Hussein (1968) Aoun Zeid Saad Edden Juma (1992) Muna Juma (1996) Princess Haya bint Hussein (1974) Sheikha Al Jalila bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (2007) Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (2012) Prince Ali bin Al Hussein (1975) Princess Jal...

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, six of her father's cousins and two second 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 Glouc...

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.

Austria -Archduchess Gabriella  celebrated her 21st birthday on Saturday. Belgium -King Philippe & Queen Mathilde   visited the Erasme Hospital in Anderlecht to be briefed about the victims of the terror attacks on Wednesday { Source }. On Thursday, they visited    the ‘Campus Gasthuisberg UZ’ hospital { Photos } Germany -Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis  celebrated her 34th birthday on Thursday. -Hereditary Prince Moritz of Hesse  celebrated his 9th birthday on Saturday. -Princess Paulina of Hesse  celebrated her 9th birthday on Saturday. Great  Britain -Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, 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, Princess Beatrice of York, Princess Eugenie of York, The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, James, Viscount Se...

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 attended 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 (1990) Prince Omar (1993) Princess Sara (twin, 1997) She attended Amman Baccalaureate School.

Moritz Ludwig Georg Wolf, Hereditary Prince of Hesse was born on 26 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 26 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 three 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) Archduchess Magdalena of Austria (2016) 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 Ma...

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) Mr. Nicholas  Metford-Mills de Roumaine (1985) Miss Elisabeta- Karina Metford-Mills (1989) Princess Irina, Mrs. Walker (1953) Mr. Michael Torsten Kreuger de Roumaine (1984) Mrs. Tara Littlfield Kreuger de Roumaine (m 2011) Master Kohen Kreuger de Roumaine (born 2012) Mrs. Angelica-Margaretta Kreuger de Roumaine (1986) Richard Robert Knight (m 2009) 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 i...

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 seven 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) Maximilian von Lattorff (2011) 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 pieces...

Lord   George William   Carnegie  was born 23 March 1992 as the second son of David Carnegie, 4th Duke of Fife and Caroline Carnegie, The Duchess of Fife { Source }. He has two brothers  { Source }: Charles Duff Carnegie, Earl of Southesk (1989) Lord Hugh Alexander Carnegie (1993) He shares a birthday with his distantly related cousin, Princess Eugenie of York . He is currently 70th in succession for the British throne as a greatx4 grandson of Queen Victoria through King Edward VII.

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 2016, she is presently 8th in line for the British Throne after her uncle, two cousins, two first cousins 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 treat...

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, three sisters-in-law, five nieces, and three nephews  { Source }: Prince Maurits of Oranje-Nassau, van Vollenhoven (1968) Princess Marilène of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven  (1970) Anastasia (Anna) Margriet Joséphine van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven(2001) Lucas Maurits Pieter Henri van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven (2002) Felicia Juliana Bénedicte Barbara van Lippe-Biesterfeld van Vollenhoven (2005) Prince Berhard of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven (1969) Princess Annette of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven Isabella Lily Juliana van Vollenhoven (2002) Samuel Bernhard Louis van Vollenhoven (2004) Benjamin Pieter Floris van Vollenhoven (2008) Prince Floris of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven (1975)  Pr...

Carl Otto Edmund Silfverschiold, Baron Silfverschiöld  was born 22 March 1965 as the son of Princess  Désirée  of Sweden, Baroness Silfverschiold and Baron Niclas Silfverschiöld   { Source }. He has two younger sisters{ Source }: Kristina-Louisa, Baroness Silfverschiöld(1966) Hans Louis Gerard, Friherre de Greer af Finspäng (1963, m 1999) Estelle Louise Désirée   Gerard ,  Friherinna de Greer af Finspäng  ( 2000) Ian Carl Gerard, Friherre de Greer af Finspäng(2002) Fred Louis   Gerard ,  Friherre de Greer af Finspäng  ( 2004) Hélène Ingeborg Sibylla Silfverschiold, Baroness Silfverschiöld(1968) Fredrik Dieterle (long term partner) Not much is known about his upbringing.  He married on 18 June 2005 to Gunilla Maria Fredikson { Source }. Together, they have one daughter{ Source }: Anna Margareta Sybilla  Désirée  Silfverschiöld (2006)

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg  was born on 22 March 1956 as   María Teresa Mestre y Batista-Falla in Cuba   { Source }.  She was the daughter of José Antonio Mestre y Alvarez and María Teresa Batista y Falla de Mestre { Source }. During Cuba's revolution in the late 1950s, Maria and her parents left Cuba for the United States. She grew up in Cuba, the United States, Spain, and Switzerland. While growing up in New York City, she studied at the Marymount School  { Source }.  Her extracurricular activities included ballet, voice, skiing, water sports and ice-skating{ Source }.  At the age of 5, she began to study at the  Lycée Français de New York { Source }.   At 9 years old, she and her family moved to Santander, Spain { Source }.  Shortly after that, she then to Geneva, Switzerland{ Source }.  While living in Switzerland, she acquired Swiss citizenship{ Source }.  During the family's stay in...

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 descendants of Prince Consta...

Princess Claire Margareta of Luxembourg was born Claire Margareta Lademacher on 21 March 1985 in Filderstadt, Germany as the second child of  Hartmut and Gabriele Lademacher{ Source } Princess Claire has one sibling{ Source }:  Felix Lademacher 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 }. Through her marriage, she became the daughter-in-law of Grand Duke Henri & Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg{ Source }. She also gained the following sibings-in-law and niece and nephews{ Source }: Prince Guillaume. The Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg (1981) Prin...

Belgium -King Albert II & Queen Paola  attended Palm Sunday Mass by Pope Francis on Sunday { Photos } Denmark -Queen Margrethe II, Crown Prince Fredrik, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim & Princess Marie  attended the Art & Culture Banquet on Tuesday{Photos}. -Crown Princess Mary opened the “UN 17 world goal for sustainable development” Conference on  Friday { Source }. -Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, Prince Prince Felix, Prince Henrik & Princess Athena opened the Lego Ninjago attraction at Legoland on Saturday { Photos } Germany -Prince Max Emmanuel von Thurn und Taxis & Princess Christa Ingeborg von Thurn und Taxis  celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Great  Britain -Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York,  Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge & Prince Harry of Wales  attended the Comm...

Freiin Madeleine Charlotte Margaretha von Dincklage was born on 15 March 1999 as the daughter of Henning Freiherr von Dincklage and Sybilla Louise Ambler{ Source }. Madeleine has a younger brother{ Source }: Sebastian Eric Henning   Freiherr   von   Dincklage (2000) Her maternal grand parents are Princess Margaretha of Sweden and John Ambler{ Source }. Thus, she is not only releated to King Carl XVI Gustaf as his great-niece, but also to Queen Margarethe II of Denmark-Queen Margrethe II is her grandmother's first cousin. Madeleine does not hold any formal duties, but as the goddaughter of her first cousin 1x removed, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, she acted as a bridesmaid in her 2010 wedding { Photos }. She is not in succession for the Swedish throne, however is distantly in line for the British throne as a descendant of Queen Victoria 

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 }. He has the following siblings, siblings-in-law and nieces and nephews: Hereditary Prince Alois (1968) Princess Sophie in Bravia (married 1993) Prince Joesph Wenzel of Liechtenstein (1995) Princess Marie-Caroline of Liechtenstein (1996) Prince Georg-Antonius of Liechtenstein (1999) Prince Nikolaus Sebastian of Liechtenstein (2000) Prince Maximillian (1969) Princess Angela (Married 2000) Prince Alfons (2001) Princess Tatjana of Liechtenstein (1973) Philipp Baron von Lattorff (married in 1999) Lukas Maria von Lattorff (2000) Elisabeth Maria Angela Tatjana von Lattorff (2002) Marie Teresa von Lattorff (2004) Camilla Maria Katharina von Lattorff (2005) Anna Pia Theresia Maria von Lattorff (2007) Sophie Katharina Maria von Lattorff (2009) Maximilian Maria von Lattorff (2011...

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, a brother-in-law. two stepnephews, three nephews, four nieces, a great nephew and a niece-in-law{ Source }: Princess Caroline (1957) Philippe Junot (1978-1980, div) Stefano Casiraghi (1983-1990, his death) Andrea Albert Pierre Casiraghi (1984) Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi (1986) Raphael Casiraghi Elmaleh (2013) Pierre Rainier Stefano Casiraghi (1987) Beatrice    Borromeo Casiraghi (1985, m 2015) Prince Ernest August V of Hanover (1954, m 1999, technically still married, but haven't been seen publicly together since 2009) Prince Ernest August of Hanover (198) Prince Ernst August of Hanover (1983, stepson) Prince Christian of Hanover  (1985, stepson) Princess Alexandra of Hanover (1999) Princess Stephanie (1965) Daniel Ducruet (1964, m 1994-1995, ...