While the main focus of this blog is the romantic exploits of royals who are already living in couple-dom, it never hurts to take a moment and have a look at the royals who haven’t yet popped (or been popped, as it may) the question and are still available for snagging. Want to be a Cinderella to a real prince (or princess)? Look no further than our list of the top ten most eligible young royal bachelors and bachelorettes from Europe’s royal houses…
10. HRH Princess Eugenie of York
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Country: United Kingdom
Born: in London, England
Position: Sixth in line to the British throne
Pros: One of the brightest members of the royal family, she scored the high A-levels after attending Marlborough College; famed as a free spirit who streaked to celebrate her graduation from school
Cons: Criticized for spending her gap year on aimless world travel; also under fire for taking royal protection officers with her on exotic jaunts
Romantic Status: Reportedly dating Otto Branson, nephew of tycoon Richard Branson
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9. HRH Princess Beatrice of York
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Country: United Kingdom
Born: August 8, 1988 in London, England
Position: Fifth in line to the British throne
Pros: Has a passion for fashion; is studying the fancy-sounding “history of ideas” at university even though she suffers from dyslexia; recently appeared in The Young Victoria in a cameo role
Cons: Not great at keeping track of her BMW; often criticized for excessive partying; frequent tabloid target
Romantic Status: Dating Dave Clark, who works for Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic company
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8. HRH Prince Carl Philip of Sweden
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Country: Sweden
Born: May 13, 1979 in Stockholm, Sweden
Position: Second in line to the Swedish throne
Pros: Is a talented graphic designer; likes racing fast cars; has a swanky naval career and perhaps the best head of hair on a European prince
Cons: Was heir apparent until pesky change to make succession less discriminatory made sister Victoria the Crown Princess
Romantic Status: Separated from girlfriend Emma Pernald after dating for nearly a decade; now reportedly single
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7. Pierre Casiraghi
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Country: Monaco
Born: September 5, 1987 in Monte Carlo, Monaco
Position: Third in line to the Monegasque throne
Pros: Currently earning an economics degree, so will be financially savvy; has a posh lifestyle in Milan and Paris; speaks four languages
Cons: Chased by paparazzi frequently; plays the saxophone, which could really make or break a relationship
Romantic Status: Dating Italian aristocrat Beatrice Borromeo
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6. HI&RH Princess Maria Laura of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este
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Country: Belgium
Born: August 26, 1988 in Woluwe-St-Lambert, Belgium
Position: Eighth in line to the Belgian throne
Pros: Fluent in all three Belgian languages (French, Dutch, and German); is a student of Chinese language and culture in Paris and has lived in China; can probably get you tickets to see a Chanel fashion show and meet Karl Lagerfeld
Cons: Can probably get you tickets to see a Chanel fashion show and meet Karl Lagerfeld
Romantic Status: Currently unknown…
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5. Charlotte Casiraghi
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Country: Monaco
Born: August 3, 1986 in Monte Carlo, Monaco
Position: Fourth in line to inherit the Monegasque throne
Pros: Granddaughter of film star Grace Kelly; lives a royal life without the burden of a royal title
Cons: Lives a royal life without the benefit of a royal title; family has a history of famously tumultuous personal lives
Romantic Status: Dating Alex Dellal, the son of a wealthy property owner and a Brazilian supermodel
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4. HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg
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Country: Luxembourg
Born: November 11, 1981 in Luxembourg
Position: Heir apparent to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Pros: Future head of a constitutional monarchy; speaks five languages; has a degree in International Politics
Cons: Future head of a country with a total area of less than 1000 square miles; not exactly the tallest heir apparent in Europe
Romantic Status: Apparently single after ending relationship with Pia Haraldsen, the niece of Queen Sonja of Norway
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3. HRH Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark
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Country: Greece / United Kingdom
Born: June 9, 1983 in London, England
Position: Daughter of the deposed King Constantine II of Greece
Pros: All the trappings of royalty with none of the obligatory hospital visits; a fancy American Ivy League education; living in California; hobknobbing with regular royalty and Hollywood royalty
Cons: No country to inherit; lots of royal brothers and nieces and nephews to make that chance at inheritance even smaller
Romantic Status: Currently unknown…
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2. HRH Prince William of Wales
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Country: United Kingdom
Born: June 21, 1982 in London, England
Position: Second in line to the throne after his father, HRH The Prince of Wales
Pros: Second in line to the British throne; famous son of Princess Diana; eventual access to British Crown Jewels and multiple castles
Cons: Receding hairline is running for the border; the British tabloid press; only those who enjoy country sports need apply
Romantic Status: Still loved-up with college girlfriend Kate Middleton after six years together
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1. HRH Prince Henry (Harry) of Wales
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Country: United Kingdom
Born: September 15, 1984 in London, England
Position: Third in line to the throne after his father, HRH The Prince of Wales, and brother HRH Prince William
Pros: Third in line to the British throne; famous son of Princess Diana; likes fun and games; attractive military career
Cons: Likes fun and games a bit too much at times; the British tabloid press; downsizing monarchy may mean fewer tiaras in future
Romantic Status: Reunited with Zimbabwean girlfriend Chelsy Davy after a recent split
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