A royal baby boom took place in 2005, and now all those royal babies are coming of age. Who has marked or is marking their 18th birthday this year?
Prince Hashem of Jordan
The youngest child of King Abdullah and Queen Rania turned 18 on 30 January (his father’s birthday). He is now attending university in the United States. He’s second in line to the Jordanian throne after his older brother, Crown Prince Hussein.
Countess Luana of Orange-Nassau
Luana was born on 26 March 2005 as the elder child of Prince Friso and Princess Mabel of the Netherlands. Although she is the granddaughter of the former Queen Beatrix, she is not in the line of succession as her father gave up his succession rights to marry her mother. Her uncle is the current King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander.
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Leah Behn
Leah Behn is the daughter of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and grandchild of King Harald. She was born on 8 April, 2005 and while she doesn’t hold a royal title, she is sixth in the Norwegian line of succession behind her uncle, two cousins, mother and older sister.
Princess Alexia of the Netherlands
The second child of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, Alexia was born on 26 June 2005. She is second in line to the Dutch throne behind her older sister, Amalia, the Princess of Orange. She is currently taking a gap year before entering university.
Princess Georiga (Gina) of Liechtenstein
Born on 23 July 2005, Gina is the second child of Prince Constantin and Princess Marie and the grandchild of Prince Hans Adam II. She is not in the line of succession to the Liechtenstein throne, as the country is the only remaining monarchy in Europe not to allow female succession rights. The year ended with sadness for Gina as her father died unexpectedly at the age of 51.
Prince Emmanuel of Belgium
Emmanuel, born on 4 October 2005, is King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians’ third child. He is third in the line of succession behind his older sister, Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant and older brother, Prince Gabriel. He’s currently finishing his secondary education.
Prince Christian of Denmark
The future King of Denmark was born on 15 October 2005 to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary. He is second in line to the Danish throne behind his father. Christian is finishing his secondary education at Ordrup Gymnasium.
Leonor, Princess of Asturias
The Princess of Asturias is the first child of King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain. The future queen of Spain was born on 31 October 2005 and is currently undergoing military training to prepare her for her future role as monarch.
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway
Born on 3 December 2005, Sverre Magnus is the youngest child of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. He is third in line to the throne behind his sister, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and their father, the Crown Prince. Sverre Magnus is in secondary school.
Princes Nicolas and Aymeric of Belgium
The twin sons of Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium were born on 14 December 2005 as the last of the royal baby boom in 2005. Nicolas and Aymeric are 16th and 17th in the Belgian line of succession.
