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The Pitfalls of Dating a Prince
A month ago, news spread that successful American actress Willa Radford is dating Prince Nicholai, the younger brother of King Alexander.
Becoming a princess is a dream shared by little girls worldwide. The popularity of animated princess movies serves as a clear example of this common fantasy; however, the harsh reality is that a princess’ life is not as glamorous as it seems.
Often, the reality is more Brothers Grimm, less Disney. The fact of the matter is simple. Royal families abide by a different set of arcane rules, and the adjustment can be brutal, especially for commoners who have little experience circulating within royal circles.
While modern royals are given more freedom than their ancestors, they must still adhere to established royal protocols.
Royal status in the modern age is a full-time job, and working royals are expected to engage in diplomatic, philanthropic, and even political work to benefit their family and their nation .
Unfortunately, Radford's choice of beau may come at a steep cost to her professionally. Once you marry into the royal family, you work for the Crown and holding any other outside job is disallowed.
Is it worth it? Financially, the answer for Radford is a resounding yes.
The Royal Family of Belgrovinia holds an estimated empire valued conservatively in the billions.
Conversely, Radford, a wealthy individual in her own right, is estimated to be worth $25 million, a paltry sum when compared to Prince Nicholai's net worth.
However, wealth is only one measure of worth.
Success is another, and Miss Radford has been very successful during her years working in Hollywood.
As an actress, she has three television and fourteen film credits on her resume.
She has been nominated for two prestigious awards and won once during her dozen years as an actress.
Will she be happy losing the career for which she has worked so hard?
Only time will tell.