The beautiful Princess Ameera married Khalifa bin Butti Al Muhairi, a Saudi billionaire at a private ceremony in Paris with a guest list that included the likes of Oprah Winfrey. But that’s not how she became a princess.
Her first husband was Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a Saudi family royal and one of the richest men in the world. She was his fourth wife. After an amicable divorce in 2013, the princess went on to support nonprofit organizations for Saudi women’s rights and high-profile leaders like the Clintons and the British royal family. Even as a commoner, albeit a very wealthy one, she’s still endearingly referred to as “Princess Ameera.”
Princess Charlene of Monaco
Wife of Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Charlene of Monaco was born Charlene Lynette Wittstock in what is now Zimbabwe. At a young age, her athleticism was clear. She swam competitively all the way to the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, where her relay team finished fifth.
She came in first with Prince Albert, but they kept their relationship secret for six years. When they attended the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden to Daniel Westling in 2010, rumors sparked with wild anticipation. Days later, the Palace of Monaco announced the couple’s engagement. Now they have twins; Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.
Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser of Qatar
Sheikha Mozah was 18 when she married Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, becoming his second of now three wives. Who knows why he picked a third wife, she’s fabulous! She was studying Sociology at Qatar University when they met. After earning a bachelor’s degree, she went on to receive a master’s in public policy. Putting her studies to work, she has become a prominent supporter of initiatives for education, women, and children. She fights domestic violence and has launched the first battered and abused women’s shelter in the area.
Among her many accolades and achievements from the UN and other organizations, she is perhaps better known for her statements in high fashion. As one of the most glamorous royals in the world, Sheikha Mozah is admired for her savvy wardrobe styles and is recognized everywhere for her trademark hijab fashions.
Princess Mette-Marit of Norway
Crown Princess Mette-Marit is first in the line of succession to the throne. She came to royalty as a commoner from a background that caused Norwegians to question her right to royalty. She was a single mom with a young son when she met her prince, Crown Prince Haakon, heir apparent to the throne. He married her in 2001 at the Oslo Cathedral.
Princess Mette-Marit is known for her philanthropic work and as a tireless leader of humanitarian causes as well as a great supporter of the arts. The Prince and Princess have two children together, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus.
Princess Myra Madihah of Malaysia
This lovely princess is also a modern one. She has a master’s degree in real estate development and investments. Princess Myra of Malaysia is the royal daughter of Besar Kecil of Negeri. She learned royal etiquette from her stately mother, Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah.
Her passion is running an event management company called The Circles Events. It has hosted some of Malaysia’s biggest and most exquisite events. She and her husband Iskandar Jaafar-Greaves held an anniversary event to celebrate ten years of marriage. She is a devoted wife.