Royals were the worlds first celebrities. Their wealth and power made them stand out from the mud-caked peasantry. People wanted to know them, or at least know all about them. As actors and eventually actresses started treading the boards and becoming famous for their theatrical turns both on stage and off, it’s no wonder that these celebrity worlds were draw together. Whenever Hollywood royalty meets real royalty, it’s a recipe for some serious drama! Let’s journey through history to meet 10 actresses and two actors who starred in real life royal romances.
Part 1:
Nell Gwyn (1650 – 1687) & King Charles II of England
Dorothea Bland (1761 – 1816) & King William IV of the UK
Sarah Bernhardt (1844 – 1923) & King Edward VII of the UK
Rita Hayworth (1918 – 1987) & Prince Aly Khan
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