8. King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan
This power couple met at a dinner party in 1993 and married only six months later. Today, that whirlwind romance has grown into one of the most internationally known and respected royal relationships we’ve ever seen. Abdullah was struck by Rania’s beauty, and today, she’s an icon in her own right due to her sense of fashion, advocacy, and strong digital presence.
9. Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly – Monaco
One of the first and most legendary royal romances, this relationship was straight out of a fairytale. In 1956, Hollywood icon Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier, merging European monarchy with old-school Hollywood glamour. Their wedding was known as the “Wedding of the Century,” and their love story came to a tragic end when Princess Grace passed away after having a stroke and crashing her car.
10. Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit – Norway
These two first met in the ’90s at a garden party during the Quart Festival, a well-known music event in Norway. Years later, they met again, and this time, Mette-Marit was a single mom. Being a single mother from a working-class background, as well as having a past party lifestyle, led many to scrutinize her, but Crown Prince Haakon stood firm in his support for her, refusing to sacrifice their love for the throne.