Surely many are sure that princesses are only in beautiful old fairy tales and cartoons based on them. In fact, it is quite possible to find a real princess in the modern world.
Our article will help you find answers to questions about the life of the owners of sonorous titles. After reading the material, you will learn how real oriental princesses live. Many of them lead a rather secular lifestyle, take care of their families, go in for art, sports and business, realize themselves in charity and, of course, help their crowned spouses rule entire countries and peoples.
Dina Abdulaziz Al Saud
Princess of Saudi Arabia Dina comes from a noble family. Her husband is Crown Prince Abdulaziz. The couple has three children: twin boys and a daughter.
Dina Abdulaziz al-Saud is a real socialite, the owner of her own business. She owns a luxurious boutique, which is not so easy to become a client. This will require not only a certain level of income, but also a personal invitation from the princess. No less thorny and the pathpartners, however, this does not stop even eminent fashion houses in Europe and the States, which have to "customize" new collections to the requirements of the culture of the East and the taste of Dina herself.
And no one doubts the impeccable taste of the princess. She skillfully combines oriental flavor and the most current trends in Western fashion. Dina is famous for her democratic views, elegance and subtle sense of beauty. It is not surprising that in the East she is considered a true fashion icon and one of the most beautiful women of our time.
Sheikha Haya Bint Hussain Al Maktoum
The tale of a commoner who once won the heart of a young monarch is certainly not about Sheikha Haya, because her own father is the king of Jordan. Having received an excellent education at Oxford, the girl returned to her native East, where she met the ruler of Dubai. After a luxurious marriage, even by Dubai standards, the princess devoted herself to charity. She patronizes several programs aimed at combating poverty and hunger, is a UN Goodwill Ambassador, and heads the Emirates Capital He alth Fund.
The press often mentions her name in connection with horse racing, because horses are the real passion of the Dubai princess. But do not forget that Sheikha Haya bint al Hussein is also a caring mother of two children.
Like most we althy women in Dubai, Haya does not wear a hijab. She likes the European style, the princess outfits are underlined elegant and devoid of frills.
In the homeland of Sheikh Haya enjoys a hugepopularity due to active position and participation in charity. In addition, she is deservedly considered one of the most beautiful women in the East.
Moza Bint Nasser Al Missned
Princess of Qatar, Sheikha Mozah, was once ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the 100 most powerful women on the planet. This is not surprising, because, unlike her crowned "colleagues", she is not only involved in charity work, but also works in the Qatar Parliament.
Strong-willed, active, educated and beautiful Sheikha Mozah is a real favorite of the people. In the East, from time immemorial, large families with many children have been respectfully treated, and the Princess of Qatar managed to give seven children to her beloved during the years of marriage! Such a wife is considered a real treasure worthy of her king.
Sabika bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa
The Princess of Bahrain is a lady of venerable age. She is married to the king of the country, who has three more wives. But the role of Sabiki is unusually honorable - she is the first, and therefore the oldest and most influential. The four children of the princess are the primary contenders for the throne. Over time, it will be one of her sons who will rule the country.
Sabika bint Ibrahim adheres to strict rules and traditional views. She wears a hijab and modest clothes, despite the fact that many oriental princesses opt for European style. Rich jewelry, traditional for the East, does not occupy a very important place in the life of the princess of Bahrain. She wears them only on the biggest holidays, and even thenin small quantities.
The smiling kind face of the princess is familiar to every compatriot, because the main business of the life of the king's wife is the struggle for women's rights. She advocates for political equality, the elimination of domestic violence, the protection of children, the availability of education and medicine.
Lalla Salma
Red-haired beauty Lalla can be taken, for example, for a Scandinavian, but her homeland is sunny Morocco. The future princess met her betrothed in 1999, and two years later the wedding took place. In marriage, the couple had two heirs.
The princess loves traditional oriental outfits, decorated with rich draperies and embroidery. At home, she prefers them. But, accompanying her husband on diplomatic trips, Lalla is not averse to trying on some of the creations of the best European designers. By the way, readers of Hola! unanimously recognized her as the most exquisitely dressed guest at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. What to say about compatriots! For them, Lalla has become a real style icon, after her wedding with the king, the country was literally overwhelmed by the fashion for red curly hair.
The only contenders for the throne are the children of the king, whom Lalla Salma bore him. Morocco is a country in which a we althy man is allowed to have 4 wives, however, before accepting the courtship of the king, Lalla stipulated certain conditions, and the monarch in love agreed to a monogamous marriage. The princess is also famous for being the first wife of a king in the history of Morocco, whose name was announced widely.the public. None of her predecessors could have dreamed of such publicity. The identity of the ruler's wife has always been equated with state secrets, and the princesses led a modest, almost reclusive lifestyle.
Princess Lalla does not interfere in politics. But, like most rulers' wives, she is involved in charity work - she heads a fund to combat cancer, which helps people in Morocco and other African countries.
Japanese princesses
Akishino Mako (like her younger sister Kako) is a princess by birthright. She is the granddaughter of the emperor and empress. Her father is the crown prince and her mother Kiko Akishino is also a princess.
Japan is considered by many to be a patriarchal country with traditional views that have not changed for centuries. And as for the imperial family, everything is definitely strict here!
In fact, there are two modern "Cinderellas" surrounded by the emperor at once - this is the grandmother and mother of Crown Princess Akishino Mako. Both of them come from the people, both married for love to monarchs.
The young princess of Japan is currently unmarried, she continues to receive education, and the imperial family has not yet announced plans for the future career of the princess.
Ameera al Tawil
The wife of another Saudi prince could easily get not only into the top "modern princesses of the East", but also take her rightful place in the lists of the most beautiful and stylish women in Asia.
Princess is an active fighter for the rights of Muslimwomen. She heads several foundations that care for the victims of cataclysms and wars. Amira advocates women's rights to drive a car, education, employment, travel, and the right to vote in elections. The princess herself has an international driver's license and personally drives a car on all trips. Neither at home nor abroad, Amira wears an abaya and a hijab.
Sarah Saleh
Not all Eastern princesses were born and raised in palaces. Sarah's story is a vivid confirmation that fairy tales happen in real life. Once she was a simple girl who, after serving in the army, studied natural sciences and dreamed of a career as a marine biologist. But her plans were "destroyed" by her marriage to the real Crown Prince of Brunei! There were no crystal shoes at her wedding, but a bouquet of diamonds and high-carat gold.
Sarah gave birth to her husband's son. According to the people, she is the most popular member of the Sultan's family.
Sirivannavari Nariratana
King Bhumibol rules Thailand and raises his granddaughter. Like some other contemporary princesses and celebrity children, Sirivannavari has a serious passion for fashion design. Fashion is her main passion.
She runs a company called Princess Sirivannavari. The clothes created by her are successfully sold not only in Bangkok and Phuket, but also in many European cities. For example, in fashion capitals: Paris, Rome and Milan.
Sirivannavari is a frequent guest of receptions and fashion shows. Her love of social events spares the rest of the membersfamilies from a lot of trouble, because a high position obliges a lot, and not everyone likes endless festive events. The princess goes wherever the presence of someone from the royal family is required.
She is not yet married, but the crowned grandfather is probably already thinking about her future fate. Experts estimate the girl's personal fortune at about $35 billion.
Iman bint al-Abdullah
Father Iman is the king of Jordan, and his mother is one of the most popular women in the whole East, Queen Rania.
Iman received her usual strict upbringing, but the family also took care of her education. The girl is studying at Georgetown University (United States).
In the young princess, both the noble genes of her father and the magnificent features of her mother are already easily guessed.
Iman still has a lot of time to think about her future career, but like many other oriental princesses, she shows an interest in the cause of the struggle for equal rights for men and women, the eradication of poverty and charitable programs.