Meet Princess Maria Chiara, the future king of Denmark’s rumoured girlfriend: the Italian ‘Barbie’ teen duchess is a jetsetter who just made her Cannes debut – and might be dating Prince Christian

Aug 19 , 2023

Princess Maria Chiara, Duchess of Noto, is rumoured to be dating Prince Christian of Denmark. Photo: @chiaradebourbon/Instagram

When we think of princesses, names like Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and Charlene of Monaco probably spring to mind, but Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon Two Sicilies has been in the limelight lately

The duchess of Noto and Capri is a fashionista who wore Giorgio Armani to the Cannes Film Festival, and the internet went wild over a pic of her cosying up to Prince Christian at the Monaco Grand Prix

Meghan, Kate, Charlene and co are among the world’s most famous princesses today. But when a new royal steps into the public eye, making her graceful entrance to the world, it still often garners the attention of many.

Princess Maria Chiara, Duchess of Noto and Capri, lives a life of luxury. Photo: @chiaradebourbon/Instagram

Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon Two Sicilies has been flying under the radar until recently. From making her debut at the Cannes Film Festival to attending red carpets for films like Elvis with her sister, this 18-year-old Italian blue blood’s real-life fairy tale is only beginning.

Princess Maria Chiara, Duchess of Noto and Capri, hails from Italy. Photo: @chiaradebourbon/Instagram

And it’s off to a strong start, with her undoubtedly making plenty of incredible connections along the way. So much so, in fact, that she’s now rumoured to be dating Prince Christian of Denmark, 17, the nation’s future king.

So, what do we know about this rising royal – and if they are indeed dating, could they be the next Kate and William?

Princess Maria Chiara’s royal lineage

Princess Maria Chiara, Duchess of Noto and Capri, with her father in February. Photo: @chiaradebourbon/Instagram

Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duchess of Noto and Capri, was born in Rome on January 1, 2005 and currently lives between Paris, Monte Carlo and Rome, according to her family’s official website.

Princess Maria Carolina and Princess Maria Chiara of Bourbon share beautiful genes with their mum, Camilla Crociani. Photo: @chiaradebourbon/Instagram

She is the daughter of Prince Carlo and Princess Camilla, aka the Duke and Duchess of Castro, and has one elder sister, Princess Maria Carolina, 20, who she’s very close with. The girls’ father Carlo succeeded to his dad’s claim as head of the former House of the Two Sicilies.

This branch of the Spanish royal family hails from the Capetian Dynasty. It ruled over Southern Italy and Sicily during the 18th and 19th centuries. While the kingdom no longer exists, the family title is still used today.