From Kareena-Saif to Grace Kelly-Prince Rainer, a look at some of the prominent names of the film industry who married into royal families.
The fairytale of a Prince charming meeting a girl, falling in love, and living happily ever after may seem like the stuff only fiction is made of, however, some get to live out this truth.
From Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, let's take a look at some of the prominent names of the film industry who married into royal families.
1. Kiran Rao and Aamir Khan
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Not many know, but, Kiran Rao belongs to a royal family as well. Kiran is the descendant of J Rameshwar Rao, who was the Raja of Wanaparthy in Mahbubnagar district of Telangana. Kiran Rao married Aamir Khan in December 2005. They share one son Azad Rao Khan.
2. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan
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Kareena Kapoor Khan made her Bollywood debut in the year 2000 with the film 'Refugee'. In October 2012, Kareena married Saif Ali Khan and became Begum to Saif, who was declared the Nawab of Pataudi after the death of his father Mansoor Ali Khan.
3. Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu
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Kunal Kemmu met the love of his life, Soha Ali Khan, on the sets of a film. The two tied the knot in a very private ceremony in January 2015. Soha is the sister of Saif Ali Khan, the Nawab of Pataudi.
4. Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco
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Oscar-winning actor Grace Kelly's romance with Prince Rainier III of Monaco was one of the most iconic love stories the world had ever seen. Their wedding took place in 1956 after which the Hollywood superstar gave up her career to serve as the Queen of Monaco until her tragic death in 1982.
5. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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Born Meghan Markle, she is a former American actress best known for playing the role of Rachel Zane on the legal drama series 'Suits'. On May 19, 2018, Meghan exchanged vows with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in England.
6. Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan
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Rita Hayworth, coined as "Love Goddess" was one of the most glamorous actresses of the 1940s. In 1949, Rita became royalty as she married Prince Aly Khan, son of Sultan Muhammed Shah, Aga Khan III. However, the couple got divorced in 1953.
