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Commoners to Royals
Judging by the reported one billion people who tuned in to watch the royal wedding of commoner Kate Middleton to Prince William in April 2011, it's safe to say we have a collective fascination with pomp and circumstance—particularly when we feel the princess being feted is 'just like us.' The transformation of an ordinary person into a royal is the stuff of fairy tales, but it does come true for a few lucky mortals. Some of the most visible and well-liked royals are commoners who married into their regal title. Here are some of the individuals who made the ultimate transformation.
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Kate Middleton
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Kate Middleton
Duchess / 1982 -
Kate Middleton, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, married Prince William in 2011 at Westminster Abbey. She will not be a princess until Prince Charles inherits the throne.
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Diane von Fürstenberg
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- Commoners to Royals
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Famous Capricorns
Diane von Fürstenberg
Fashion Designer / 1946 -
Diane von Fürstenberg is one of the world's most successful fashion designers. Once married to Austro-Italian Prince Egon von Furstenberg, she designed her iconic wrap dress for the working woman.
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Queen Noor of Jordan
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- Commoners to Royals
- Famous Virgoans
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Queen Noor of Jordan
Queen / 1951 -
Queen Noor of Jordan, who was the consort of King Hussein, was trained as an urban planner and works as a philanthropist/world activist.
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Queen Rania
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- Commoners to Royals
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
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Queen Rania
Women's Rights Activist, Business Leader, Political Leader, Queen / 1970 -
Queen Rania of Jordan is best known for her advocacy work in public health, education and as an outspoken opponent of the practice of "honor killings."
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Mark Phillips
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- Commoners to Royals
- The British Royal Family
- Famous Virgoans
Mark Phillips
Athlete / 1948 -
Olympic medalist Mark Phillips is renowned as the commoner who married Princess Anne.
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Grace Kelly
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Grace Kelly
Film Actress, Princess / 1929 - 1982
A highly popular film actress in the 1950s, Grace Kelly starred in movies such as Dial M for Murder and To Catch a Thief. She married Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
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