Royal weddings feel like they’re out of a fairytale, as proven by the televised spectacles that were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s weddings. But we haven’t had a royal wedding since Meghan and Harry, who have since left the Royal Family. But don’t fret—plenty of other royals are embracing their happily-ever-after. If you’re craving some more royal romance, here are all the regal couples you can swoon over, including many princesses who didn’t have royal lineage at all!
1. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Katherine
This was one of the most famous royal weddings of all time, and they still have a massive fanbase worldwide. In love since college, they met at St Andrews University, which has been dubbed “Britain’s top matchmaking university,” and had a friendship that soon blossomed into a romance. William tried to woo her by cooking dinners, but it ended up in spills, burns, or meals catching on fire. Still, the two made it and are happily married with three kids.
2. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan
This Buddhist king and queen dated and cohabited for a long time before getting married in a traditional ceremony. King Jigme first met his wife, the daughter of an airline pilot, when he was just 7 and she was a decade older. Years later, they fell in love; the future queen’s intelligence and love for the arts were part of why he fell for her. The couple is known for mingling with their subjects on visits to schools and hospitals and for very active social media accounts.
3. The Duke and Duchess of Värmland, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia
A reality TV star and a prince make up this extremely photogenic couple, reminiscent of a storyline from a movie. The prince met the “Paradise Hotel” finalist after he came out of a decade-long relationship, and it was described as “love at first sight” by both of them. Sofia first noticed his humility, and Prince Carl Philip gushed about her as well. The media didn’t like that she had once modeled topless, but the princess has no regrets.
4. Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece and Denmark
During the 2015 economic crisis in Greece, Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana of Greece and Denmark moved back to the struggling country even though Nikolaos’s father had been deposed. The couple happily settled into Greek life; Tatiana helps local artisans through her company TRIA ETC and frequently posts selfies of hikes and dog walks, claiming she lives a very normal life.
5. King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan
This couple met at a dinner party and married only six months later in 1992. Abdullah was never meant to be king, but his father made him the heir, and the couple’s lives changed forever. Rania called it a “defining moment in my life” and an “enormous responsibility.” Despite becoming queen, she insisted on continuing to pick up her own kids from school, interacting with Jordanian citizens, and driving her own car. King Abdullah often sneaks out in disguise to see how his kingdom is doing.
6. Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
Princess Mette-Marit was a regular single mom when she met the prince. The two married in 2001 and now have two kids together. The prince told a national newspaper that they were “normal and vulnerable people” and that he admired his wife for her empathy and ability to connect with people. The princess has used her platform for good, advocating for human rights issues and working as a UNAIDS international goodwill ambassador.
7. Prince Andrea Casiraghi of Monaco and Tatiana Santo Domingo
Prince Andrea is actually the grandson of the graceful American star Grace Kelly, and kike his grandfather, fell head over heels for an American. He proposed to his New York-born wife, Tatiana, after dating for a few years, and the couple married in 2013. She co-owns the ethical fashion line Muzungu Sisters, and while the couple has three kids together, these Monaco royals keep a low profile.
8. Prince Pierre Casiraghi of Monaco and Beatrice Borromeo
Instead of basking in luxury, Beatrice Borromeo chooses to cook at home and spend her time in skinny jeans instead of a tiara. She joked that when her husband first met her, he questioned whether she had a dress. However, Beatrice isn’t a commoner; she comes from an Italian aristocracy. The couple married in 2015 and stayed out of the limelight like most Monaco royals. They have two children together.
9. Prince Rahim Aga Khan and Kendra Spears
Kendra Spears was once a fashion model on the runway and the pages of magazines like “Italian Vogue,” but today, she’s Princess Salwa Aga Khan after marrying Prince Rahim Aga Khan. The couple has two children together, and Kendra isn’t the first star to enter this royal family. Rahim’s granddaughter was married to Rita Hayworth from 1947 to 1953.
10. Prince Yoel and Ariana Austin
Imagine that you go out to a nightclub with your friends, meet a guy, and fall in love. It’s not an uncommon story. Unless you find out that the guy is a prince, this is what happened when Ariana Austin met Joel Makonnen, aka Prince Yoel. They met at a Washington nightclub, where he delivered a pickup line, and the two married in 2017 in an Ethiopian Orthodox ceremony.
