Young Nobles: This Is The Next Generation Of European Royal Ladies

These young princesses are already making a name for themselves.

As Gen Z grow up into young adults, these European royals are getting ready to step up to their duties.

Some of these princesses will likely take on their country’s throne and become queen some day. For now, they’re accompanying their parents on royal duties, pursuing higher education, and expressing their own interests.

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Spain’s Royal Family

Princess Leonor of Asturias and Infanta Sofía of Spain are now 18 and 17 years old respectively. As the daughters of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, they’ve been present at official events since they were children.

Princess Leonor was declared as the heir to the Spanish throne on her 18th birthday in October 2023. Earlier that year, she graduated from UWC Atlantic College and started her military training in Zaragoza in preparation for her role as Spain’s commander-in-chief.

Meanwhile, Infanta Sofía just started her studies at UWC Atlantic in August 2023. Earlier this year in April, Patrimonio Nacional announced that she would be the patron of a national photography contest showcasing the beauty of their country. This is her first solo act for the crown of Spain.

Three Dutch Princesses

Princess Catharina-Amalia of Orange, Princess Alexia, and Princess Ariane are the daughters of the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.

As the eldest child, Princess Catharina-Amalia is heir apparent to the Dutch throne and assumed the title of Princess of Orange when their father became king. She is currently studying in the University of Amsterdam for a degree in Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics (PPLE).

However, just a few months into university, she had to move out from her student housing due to security risks. Her father recently revealed that she stayed in Madrid last year under the protection of the Spanish monarchy because of fears of kidnapping. She has since continued her studies online. 

According to The Guardian, the princess turned down a yearly allowance from the Dutch state because while she’s a student, she’s not a “working” royal. She also felt it was wrong during a cost of living crisis and the pandemic.

The Dutch monarch’s middle daughter Princess Alexia graduated from UWC Atlantic College last year, along with Princess Leonor of Asturias. King Willem-Alexander also studied at the Wales college.

The royal house’s website shares that Princess Alexia is fond of hockey, horse riding, singing, and playing the piano.

Last year, it was announced that Princess Ariane will be studying at the UWC Adriatic in Italy. Like her sister, her hobbies include hockey, horse riding, and playing the piano. She also enjoys drawing in her spare time.

Danish Royalty

Princess Isabella is currently second in the line of succession to the Danish throne, after her older brother, Crown Prince Christian. Last year, she started upper secondary school at Øregård Gymnasium, the same school her father, King Frederik, attended.

The princess just celebrated her 17th birthday on April 21. Her mother, Queen Mary, took her official portraits to mark the special day. The photos show Princess Isabella smiling beside her dog Cocoa in front of a colorful painting.

Belgian Heir

Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, is the eldest child of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde and heir apparent to the throne. When the time comes for her to ascend the throne, she will make history as Belgium’s first queen regnant.

The 22-year-old is also a UWC Atlantic College graduate, then attended a Young Global Scholars Program at Yale University. In 2020, the princess began her one-year military training in Brussels.

She started her studies at Lincoln College, Oxford in 2021, taking up history and politics. In May this year, the Belgian Royal Court announced that Princess Elisabeth was admitted to Harvard Kennedy School where she will pursue a master’s degree in public policy.

According to the royal family’s website, the princess enjoys sports like skiing, rowing, and sailing. She has also volunteered with organizations which support school dropouts, the elderly, people with disabilities, and the homeless.

Norway’s Second in Line

Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway is the eldest child of Crown Prince Haakon with Crown Princess Mette-Marit. She is second in line to the Norwegian throne after her father. Should she ascend the throne, she will be Norway’s second queen regnant.

The royal family’s website shares that the princess is very interested in environmental protection and climate change. She is also fond of the outdoor life, enjoying sports like skiing and surfing. 

After graduating from Elvebakken Upper Secondary School in Oslo, she worked as a school assistant and environmental worker at Uranienborg School.

Early this year, Princess Ingrid Alexandra began her 12-month military training at the Engineer Battalion in Brigade Nord. She’s expected to be more involved in royal duties after she completes training. Since her 18th birthday, she’s already had her own office at the Royal Palace.

Greek Princess

Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece is the eldest and probably the most public figure out of this group. The Greek royal family is currently deposed and her father, Pavlos, the Crown Prince, is the eldest son of the last king of Greece.

The princess spent most of her childhood in London, where her family relocated. She then studied art history, theater, photography, and graphic design at a boarding school in Switzerland.

In an interview with Vogue, she shared that she attended her first couture show just days before her 11th birthday. She wanted to pursue a career in art or fashion, even interning at Christian Dior Couture in Paris when she was around 16 or 17.

In 2019, she graduated from New York University with a degree in Fashion Business and Marketing. Throughout her fashion career, she has modeled for Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue, Town & Country, W, and more. She has both sat in the front row of high end fashion shows and walked the runway herself.

Banner image via Instagram @olympiagreece.