Since her induction into the Danish royal family in 2004, Queen Mary of Denmark has garnered significant attention, both from her marriage to King Frederik X of Denmark, and how she has thrown herself into her royal duties, always donning a stylish and elegant ensemble as she does so.| New Idea
Prince Albert II of Monaco recently hosted a star-studded gala with a statuesque, blonde beauty by his side – but it wasn’t his wife Princess Charlene. Instead, the 63-year-old royal linked arms with Hollywood heavyweight Sharon Stone, the guest of honour at the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health. The glamorous pair gleefully posed together on the red carpet, before being joined by other A-listers, as well as numerous members of the Monaco royal family.| New Idea
For many, the thought of marrying into royalty would be a dream come true. But for South African-born Charlene Wittstock, her relationship with Prince Albert II of Monaco wasn’t exactly a fairytale. From rumours of secret love children to two actual love children, and hearsay that the wedding almost didn’t take place, this royal relationship has had plenty of ups and downs over the years.| New Idea