Bright Young Royals (3 page)

LORD FREDERICK (FREDDIE) WINDSOR

BORN:
April 6, 1979

ROYAL HERITAGE:
His parents are Prince and Princess Michael of Kent; his father is a first cousin of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. He is thirty-seventh in line to the British throne.

EDUCATION:
Eton College, and later Oxford University, where he studied classics.

WHAT MAKES HIM HOT:
Piercing green eyes, party-boy reputation, occasional modeling for Burberry, cameo appearance on
American Idol
(Season 10)

WORKS:
For investment bank J.P. Morgan as a financial analyst and sometimes writes about music for UK society magazine
Tatler.

ACTIVITIES:
Piano, soccer, tennis

LOVE LIFE:
Married British comedy actress Sophie Winkleman on September 12, 2009, in a large society wedding at Hampton Court Palace.

MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND:
In Los Angeles, where his wife, Lady Frederick Windsor, works as a television actress. Freddie will continue to work for J.P. Morgan in their California offices.

ZARA PHILLIPS, MBE

BORN:
May 15, 1981

ROYAL HERITAGE:
She is the eldest granddaughter of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and her first cousins are Princes William and Harry. Zara is thirteenth in line to the British throne.

WHAT MAKES HER HOT:
Her rebellious nature (she once had a pierced tongue), athletic figure, and daring fashion sense. A world-class equestrian, Zara was selected to represent Britain at the 2008 Olympics until an injury forced her to withdraw.

AWARDS:
MBE (Member of the British Empire) for services to equestrianism (2007), BBC Sports Personality of the Year (2006)

QUOTE:
“The royal link doesn’t make a difference in my sport. Everyone just gets on with it and works as hard as each other. That’s what counts.”

EDUCATION:
Studied equine physiotherapy at Exeter University

LOVE LIFE:
Dating hunky English Rugby star Mike Tindall since 2003. (Mike’s season starts when hers finishes, but it means they can support each other while competing.) The couple announced their engagement in December 2010 and enjoyed a discreet wedding in Scotland on July 30, 2011.

ENDORSEMENTS:
With her blond patrician looks, it’s no surprise that Zara was asked to be the face of Rolex, Land Rover, and Musto. She is the first member of the royal family to accept commercial sponsorship, but views it as a financial necessity if she is to continue competing.

ACTIVITIES (OTHER THAN RIDING):
Hockey, gymnastics, bungee jumping, hunting

MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND:
Cheering at Mike’s rugby matches, practicing dressage with her horse, sipping cocktails at the Groucho Club, launching her own equestrian clothing line, planning her holiday home in Portugal.

ZARA’S CHARITIES:

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The Catwalk Trust
Dedicated to finding a cure to spinal cord injury. Zara is an official patron.
http://www.catwalk.org.nz/

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The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund
The only UK charity that helps those injured in horse-related accidents. Zara is an official patron
.
http://www.mdirf.co.uk/

CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI OF MONACO

BORN:
August 3, 1986

ROYAL HERITAGE:
Fourth in line to the Monegasque throne, her maternal grandmother was the glamorous screen star Grace Kelly; her brothers are the youthfully handsome Andrea and Pierre. As Monegasque titles only pass down through the male line, Charlotte was born without a royal title. In the hope that she might be able to lead a normal life, no additional titles were bestowed upon her.

EDUCATION:
Degree in philosophy from the Sorbonne

WHAT MAKES HER HOT:
Her sultry beauty, demure elegance, and irresistibly pouty lips. Not only does she resemble a young Angelina Jolie, Charlotte has a grace and maturity beyond her years. She is painfully stylish, quadro-lingual, and sophisticated beyond words. (According to British
Vogue
, she requested a Givenchy dress for her fifth birthday.) Gucci is currently designing her equestrian wardrobe.

LOVE LIFE:
Linked to jet-setting Brazilian heartthrob and London gallery owner Alex Dellal.

WORK:
Contributing editor for
Above Magazine,
founder of the ecofriendly fashion journal
Ever Manifesto.
(Charlotte’s interest in the link between fashion and the environment grew after she befriended designer Stella McCartney.)

LANGUAGES:
French, Italian, English, German

ACTIVITIES:
Show jumping, promoting ethical fashion and sustainable living, skiing, snowboarding, swimming, Eastern philosophy, piano

MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND:
At international show-jumping competitions, gallery openings, St. Tropez, couture shows in Paris, the Monaco Grand Prix, sunning on the Italian island of Ponza, skiing in the Alps

CHARLOTTE’S CHARITIES:

◆
Ever Manifesto
http://www.evermanifesto.com/

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The Princess Grace Foundation
Supports pediatric medicine and humanitarian aid for handicapped children.
http://www.fondation-psse-grace.mc/frameseteng.html

HRH PRINCE CARL PHILIP OF SWEDEN

BORN:
May 13, 1979

ROYAL HERITAGE:
Second in line to the Swedish throne, behind his older sister Princess Victoria. His younger sister is the highly eligible Princess Madeleine.

WHAT MAKES HIM HOT:
Smoldering Hollywood looks (he is a dead ringer for Orlando Bloom); impressive military service (he is trained as a combat boat commander); prize-winning design skills.

EDUCATION:
Studied graphic design at the Rhode Island School of Design

LOVE LIFE:
His long-term relationship with Emma Pernald ended in March 2009. He broke female hearts around the world when he began dating controversial glamour model Sofia Hellqvist in January 2010.

ACTIVITIES:
Documentary photography, skiing, sailing, hunting, motor sports (he began competing in the Swedish Porsche Carrera Cup in 2008)

PROJECTS:
The prince entered a prestigious competition (under a pseudonym) to develop a logo for the Martha’s Vineyard Museum—and won! He’s also designed his own line of contemporary sliver cutlery, which is for sale in Sweden. Carl Philip recently collaborated on a movie for National Geographic filmed on location in Borneo and has helped create a documentary to commemorate the three hundredth birthday of renowned Swedish botanist Carl von Linné
.

CARL PHILIP’S CHARITY:

◆
The World Childhood Foundation
Founded by his mother, HM Queen Silvia of Sweden, the charity helps street children, children living in institutions, young mothers, and sexually abused children.
http://www.childhood.org/

HRH PRINCESS EUGENIE OF YORK

BORN:
March 23, 1990

ROYAL HERITAGE:
Sixth in line to the British throne, her parents are Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and Sarah, the Duchess of York (aka Fergie). Eugenie’s grandmother is HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her first cousins are princes William and Harry.

HOW TO PRONOUNCE HER NAME:
YOO-genny (
not
you-JAY-nee)

WHAT MAKES HER HOT:
Her glossy hair, gamine features, sharp fashion sense, and free-spirited nature. (She infamously streaked to celebrate her school graduation.) She is also one of the brightest members of the Windsor family, with A-level exam results that broke all royal records.

EDUCATION:
She is currently studying English and history of art at Newcastle University and has completed an internship at Christie’s, the prestigious London auction house.

ACTIVITIES:
Indie music, poetry, photography, tennis, skiing

FAVORITE SNACK FOOD:
Hot dogs

FAVORITE BOOK:
Of Mice and Men
, by John Steinbeck

FAVORITE TV SHOWS:
Desperate Housewives
,
Lost

LOVE LIFE:
After breaking up with party-loving polo player Otto Brockway (nephew of Virgin tycoon Richard Branson), Eugenie has reportedly been dating London bartender Jack Brooksbank (four years her senior), whom she met in Verbier, an elite ski resort in the Swiss Alps.

MOST LIKELY TO BE FOUND:
At house parties; private raves; smart London nightclubs like Public, Boujis, Mahiki, and the Cuckoo Club

EUGENIE’S CHARITIES:

◆
Kids Company
Provides practical, emotional, and educational support to vulnerable inner city children and young people
.
http://www.kidsco.org.uk/