THE WORLD’S MOST FASHIONABLE ROYAL WOMEN… PART ONE
In each part of this 5-part post, we’ve covered some of the world’s most fashionable royal women. Sure, everyone knows about Meghan and Kate. What most people don’t know, however, is that there are fabulous ladies ruling in all corners of the globe.
The past 4 posts have covered royal women who are regal, refined, traditional, and even a little scandalous. In our grand finale, however, we’re heading to the southern parts of Europe and Northern Africa. Perhaps British, Scandinavian, and European royals can rely on their inherent whimsy.
The athletes, journalists, and women’s rights activists on part 5 of this list also happen to be royals – not the other way around. Sure, they’re next-level stylish – but it’s their confidence and drive that makes them truly extraordinary.
QUEEN LETIZIA OF SPAIN
WHO IS QUEEN LETIZIA
Like many of the women on this list, Letizia Ortiz wasn’t born into royalty. Instead, she came from a working-class family in Northern Spain. By now, Queen Letizia is a truly international-style star. However, that should never eclipse the fact that she was a smart, successful woman on her own before ever becoming royalty.
Queen Letizia has one of the most impressive resumes around. After high school, she pursued a path in news media. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism before going on to earn a master’s degree in audiovisual journalism.
She even began working on her Ph.D. in Mexico before returning to Spain to peruse a career outside of academia.
When she started working in print journalism, it wasn’t long before the brilliant beauty was put in front of the camera. During her time as a news anchor for Spain’s Televisión Española, she wasn’t just reporting on the daily news.
Instead, she was in front of the camera covering hard-hitting international news stories. She broadcast live news stories from Ground Zero immediately following the 9/11 attacks and from Iraq during the war.
In 1998, Letizia married her first husband. Unfortunately, the marriage was short-lived and lasted less than a year. Luckily, the stylish broadcaster didn’t stay single for long. In 2003, she announced her engagement to Felipe, the Prince of Asturias. The couple had a beautiful royal wedding in 2004 at a breathtaking cathedral in Madrid.
Immediately after, Letizia joined her husband and traveled the world representing the King of Spain. Evening during her two pregnancies, this amazing woman continued her diplomatic efforts.
She also supports international charities that focus on children’s rights, culture, and education. In 2014, her husband took the throne and she was promoted to the title of Her Majesty Queen of Spain.
QUEEN LETIZIA STYLE
Beautiful, bold, and captivating, Queen Letizia of Spain is easily one of the best-dressed women on this list. The fabulous royal supports Spanish couturiers like Felipe Varela and Lorenzo Caprile but also isn’t afraid to rock a look from Zara.
Her background as a fearless international journalist perhaps explains why even her most feminine outfits are undeniably powerful.
Letizia’s style is sleek, streamlined, and structured, allowing her to simultaneously command attention and capture the imagination. Any equally awesome and forward-thinking modern woman should take a page out of Queen Letizia’s fashion playbook.
QUEEN LETIZIA’S TOP 5 MOST SHOW-STOPPING LOOKS
The first hint that Queen Letizia was going to be a royal-style star came on her wedding day. For Queen Letizia’s wedding, she wore a structured, statement-making bridal gown designed by Manuel Pertegaz.
It doesn’t get much more beautiful than this embroidered overcoat. The blush color makes it look ladylike, but the woman wearing it makes it fearless and fantastic.
Queen Letizia doesn’t need a feminine, form-fitting outfit to show off her personal style. She looks beautiful and all-business in this oversized wool coat and chic, black trousers.
This monochromatic outfit would be perfect for any woman in the workplace. Queen Letizia looks radiant in this luminous blouse, contemporary cape, and tailored gray trousers.
This crisp, classic look perfectly sums up Queen Letizia’s style. The prim, pink dress and chic black overcoat perfectly channel both sides of her personality.
PRINCESS CHARLENE OF MONACO
WHO IS PRINCESS CHARLENE?
Monaco is a small city-state on the French Riviera. The second smallest country in the world, it’s a proud country that boasts beautiful landscapes and a famous royal family.
Most people know about Monaco’s royal family because of the one and only Grace Kelly. Grace Kelly made headlines in the 50s when she married Prince Ranier of Monaco and became an American princess.
While the players may have changed since the 1950s, the royal family in Monaco is still going strong. Charlene, who married into royalty, was actually born in Zimbabwe and relocated to South Africa early in her life.
Long before she was a princess, the beautiful, statuesque blonde was an accomplished Olympic-level swimmer.
She was a multiple medal winner at the 1999 All-Africa Games in Johannesburg and the South African Commonwealth Games. Her South African women’s 4×100 m medley team also finished fifth in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
She was slated to compete in the 2008 Olympics but didn’t quite qualify for the event. She retired from serious competitive swimming shortly thereafter, but still participates in work with other athletes.
She first met Prince Albert – Grace Kelly’s son – at a swimming meet in Monaco in the year 2000. After a long courtship, the couple married in July 2011. It was then that she was granted the title “Her Serene Highness The Princess of Monaco.”
The media has reported that the couple’s relationship was on the rocks since it began. It appears, however, to only be speculation. The couple has three children together and remains happily married.
PRINCESS CHARLENE’S STYLE
High-contrast patterns, eye-catching prints, and ultra-vibrant colors all make Princess Charlene’s style simply extraordinary. While her outfits are refreshing and modern, they also maintain an old-school elegance.
Her edgy, ultra-short blonde hair puts a modern twist on all of her lux, classic ensembles. The result is a fun – almost theatrical – take on fashion that sets her apart from all other royal women.
PRINCESS CHARLENE’S TOP 5 MOST SHOW-STOPPING LOOKS
Any woman that can rock a bright red jumpsuit has to be cool and confident. Princess Charlene looks like a fabulous femme fatale in this one-shoulder style by Valentino.
Princess Charlene wore these fantastic separates to Monaco’s storied Formula 1 Grand Prix. The various shades of ivory are perfectly accented by a pink racing stripe down the side of the trouser.
This bold look is perfect for the edgy princess of Monaco. The stripes and beret make her look pretty and Parisienne, while the red lip (and pedicure!) add a rock-n-roll edge.
Princess Charlene looks fantastic when she wears bold, powerful pieces like the ones seen here. While she looks a little more Disney villain than a Disney princess, it somehow totally works.
Even when she does want to look like a polished princess, she adds her personal flair. This column gown makes her look tall and elegant, but still allows her to sparkle
PRINCESS CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI OF MONACO
WHO IS PRINCESS CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI?
Princess Charlotte Casiraghi may technically be a private citizen, but she still has an impressive royal pedigree. Her grandmother was none other than Grace Kelly, the Princess of Monaco and wife of Prince Ranier. This makes her 11th in line for the royal throne in Monaco.
After the death of her father at a very young age, Charlotte Casiraghi her mother moved to a village in the Saint-Rémy-de-Provence region of France. An accomplished equestrian, the royal went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in philosophy before pursuing a career in the media.
She went on to become a fashion journalist and even befriended Stella McCartney in the process. She can be frequently spotted sitting in the front row of major fashion shows.
It makes sense that Princes Charlotte Casiraghi would be a player in the world of high fashion. After all, she’s been surrounded by famous friends since she was a little girl.
Her mother, Princess Caroline, was a close and personal friend of famed fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. He eventually went on to name Charlotte Casiraghi his “royal muse” and would remain a close family friend until the time of his death.
PRINCESS CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI’S STYLE
You don’t become Karl Lagerfeld’s muse without having an upscale sense of sophistication and elegance. Just like the ensembles that she wears, Princess Charlotte Casiraghi has a look that is equal parts timeless and trending.
She loves lux fabrics, opulent prints, and over-the-top details – just as long as they never, ever distract from natural beauty.
After all, it takes a certain type of confidence to inspire one of history’s greatest designers. Charlotte Casiraghi effortlessly decadent demeanor made her the perfect pick.
Charlotte Casiraghi’s Instagram has over 50,000 followers, and she keeps updated with many of her glamorous looks.
PRINCESS CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI’S TOP 5 MOST SHOW-STOPPING LOOKS
This bohemian floral dress is breezy and beautiful. Charlotte Casiraghi looks radiant in its fashion-forward spring colors and effortless design.
Charlotte Casiraghi looks sexy and stylish in this leather-trimmed Gucci dress. Her oversized sunglasses and black pumps help her give her modern-day Audrey Hepburn vibes.
The Giambattista Valli minidress she wore to the National Opera’s season opener in Paris is simply breathtaking. Embroidered details and a statement bow perfectly align with this lady’s lux aesthetic.
Head-to-toe Chanel tweed can make someone look dated if they’re not careful. On Princess Charlotte Casiraghi of Monaco, however, it just manages to make her look even more like a regal, royal rock star.
Even her day-off looks are decadent. Here, Princess Charlotte pairs skinny jeans with a classic black turtleneck, a stylish suede jacket, and brown suede boots to match.
PRINCESS LALLA SALMA OF MOROCCO
WHO IS LALLA SALMA?
Morocco is a highly traditional country that is firmly rooted in tradition. Located in Northern Africa, it is known for its deserts, mazelike medina, and old-fashioned Arabic ideals. Its royal family, however, is starting to shake things up and bring Morocco into a more inclusive modern era.
Salma Bennani was born in Fes and was the daughter of working-class parents. Her mother died when she was just three years old, which led to a somewhat rough childhood.
Luckily, it all worked out for the beautiful, book-smart redhead. She went on to become the valedictorian at a top engineering school and eventually earned a degree in mathematical sciences.
While at school she attended a party, just like most college students do. It was there that she supposedly met Mohammed VI of Morocco.
While she went on to work as an engineer for a brief time before announcing her engagement to King Mohammed VI. After getting married, she became Princess Lalla Salma, as “Lalla” is a royal title in this region of Africa.
It wasn’t long before Princess Salma started making big moves. Moroccan kings are notoriously polyamorous and typically take on many wives.
When it came to Princess Salma, however, Mohammed VI decided she was to be his one-and-only wife. This led her to become the very first wife of a Moroccan ruler to have been given a royal title.
Her influence on the African country doesn’t end there. She has notoriously encouraged her husband to champion women’s rights. In Morocco, women are still seen as second-class citizens.
At his wife’s urging, Mohammed VI announced he will reform Moroccan law concerning the status of women. This will give Moroccan women the same rights as men for the first time ever.
Despite having two children together, the couple has recently announced their plans to divorce. It is slightly disappointing to see Princess Lalla Salma’s marriage dissolve.
With that said, she has done so much for women during her reign that her influence can’t be overlooked. She breezed in and gave a voice to women for the first time in the nation’s history. Her marriage may have failed, but Salma certainly didn’t.
LALLA SALMA PERSONAL STYLE
Princess Lalla Salma’s personal style is reflective of the country’s modest culture. Her draping gowns and lux looks all feature signature Moroccan elements.
Bright colors, beautiful embellishments, and decadent designs make her look like a true African leading lady. All her ensembles are perfectly accented by her incredible red curly hair. While she usually rocks traditional garments for royal events, she also wears more modern designs on her days off.
LALLA SALMA TOP 5 MOST SHOW-STOPPING LOOKS
This breathtaking outfit perfectly sums up her personal style. The opulent design of this traditional dress features a breathtaking palette of blush and gold.
Once again, she loves rocking eye-catching colors and exquisite gowns. This cobalt blue dress perfectly complements Lalla Salma’s amazing hair.
Lalla Salma was made to wear rich jewel tones. This lux hunter green dress features intricate gold detailing and embroidery.
While she looks great in traditional garments, Lalla Salma isn’t afraid to branch out. This look is stunning and pairs beautiful pink palazzo pants with a contemporary white blazer
Even when she’s not dressed to the nines, Lalla Salma still looks fashion-forward. This shirt dress and fedora are summery and stylish.
PRINCESS KEISHA OMILANA OF NIGERIA
WHO IS PRINCESS OMILANA?
When people hear “American Princess,” they instantly think of Meghan Markle. Keisha Omilana, however, is a lesser-known American girl who also married into royalty. This stately, statuesque model had a true fairytale romance that is nothing short of spectacular.
Keisha was born in Inglewood, California, but moved to Chicago to study fashion. It was there that she realized modeling was her true calling.
She signed with Ford Models and has appeared in print ads and television shows. While this would be the most remarkable part of most women’s lives, it is nothing compared to her legendary love story.
She first met Prince Adekunle Adebayo Omilana of Ipetu-Ijesha when she was lost on her way to a model casting. While Keisha was on the phone with her agent asking directions, the prince spotted her standing on the sidewalk.
He straight up left a business meeting to walk outside and introduce himself because she was so beautiful.
Was the now princess instantly seduced by the handsome stranger? Not even close. She turned him down, refusing to give him her number to a stranger.
After walking away, her women’s intuition kicked in and she went back to and agreed to let him take her out. If you thought that she only wanted to date him because he was a prince, guess again. The royal proposed to Keisha two years later, and it wasn’t until after she said “yes” that he revealed his royal title.
This story may seem incredible but it’s definitely real. The couple had a small wedding in New York City as well as a week-long traditional wedding celebration in Nigeria.
While they tend to stay out of the spotlight, she attends plenty of public events with her husband. They also have two children together, who are the prince and princess of Nigeria.
PRINCESS OMILANA’S STYLE
While she tends to stay out of the spotlight, Princess Keisha Omilana has a vibrant sense of style. She is no stranger to bold colors, and bright prints, and loves form-fitting gowns that show off her slender figure. The beauty also embraces her natural hair, which provides an effortless accent to all of her designer outfits. This Nigerian royal embraces her status as not just a black style star but a style star – one that women everywhere should know about.
PRINCESS OMILANA’S TOP 5 MOST SHOW-STOPPING LOOKS
This look is from a runway show, but it definitely shows off Keisha’s bold sense of style. The beautiful draping and animal print look spectacular on the Princess.
The royal looks radiant in this shimmering maxi dress. The cheerful colors pair perfectly with her handsome husbands’ outfit as well.
Keisha knows how to rock a bright, form-fitting dress. This stunning purple gown is the perfect fit.
This sleek and simple strapless dress features a bold, eye-catching pattern. It looks perfect on the royal, especially when paired with a simple updo and statement earrings.
This family photo is simply fabulous. The black tulle dress looks beautiful with her flawless hair and strappy sandals.
