While not first in line to succeed, prince william’s marriage to Kate Middleton will see the couple join a host of young royals, all of whom have chosen to marry commoners, as they prepare to inherit the thrones of Europe.
Sweden: Crown Princess Victoria marries her personal trainer, Daniel westling, at Stockholm Cathedral in june 2010, on 34th anniversary of her parents’ marriage.
Norway: Crown prince Haakon marries single mother Mette-Marit Tjessem Hoiby in August 2001, at Oslo cathedral.
Denmark: Crown Prince Frederik marries Australian marketing consultant Mary Donaldson in may 2004 at copenhegan cathedral. They met at Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Spain: Felipe, Prince of Asturias, marries TV journalist and divorcee Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano in may 2004 at Madrid’s Almudena Cathedral.
Netherlands: Prince Willem-Alexander marries Argentinian investment banker maxima Zorreguieta in February 2002, he will become netherlands’ first male monarch since 1890.
Belgium: Prince Philippe marries Mathilde d’Udekem d’Acoz in December 1999. Mathilde is in line to become Belgium’s first native-born queen consort.
Monaco: Albert II, ruling Prince of monaco, will wed former south African swimmer Charlene Wittstock in july this year.
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