While some members of foreign royal families have sought the spotlight in the United States, others are embracing more private existences. These individuals, often descendants of European or Asian monarchies, are integrating into American society, working in various professions and raising families away from public scrutiny.
Raiyah Bint Al Hussain, daughter of the late King Hussein of Jordan, resides in Los Angeles. After earning a master’s degree in Japanese Studies from the University of Edinburgh, she pursued further studies at Columbia University in New York. She is currently listed as a doctoral student at UCLA, demonstrating fluency in Arabic, English, and Japanese, with proficiency in Mandarin.
Dorian Neumann von Héthárs, daughter of the late Austrian-Hungarian nobleman John Neumann Ritter von Héthárs, operates a healing center in Los Angeles called Neu Breath. The center focuses on mind-body fusion, with a specialization in support for new mothers during pregnancy, birth, and recovery.
Prince Joel David Makonnen Haile Selassie, a descendant of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I, is based in Washington, D.C. He is the founder of Wax and Gold, a media and entertainment company dedicated to sharing compelling Black stories. Makonnen Haile Selassie is an alumnus of both American University and Howard University’s School of Law.
Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark, daughter of the former Greek King Constantine II, has carved out a career as a soap opera actress. For 15 years, she has portrayed Alison Montgomery on the long-running series "The Bold and the Beautiful." She married lawyer Matthew Kumar in 2024 and recently obtained official Greek citizenship.
In New York, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, son of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, leads a life that balances legal work with humanitarian efforts. Exiled with his family in 1996, he initially worked at NASCAR races before graduating from George Washington University’s law school. In 2023, he returned to Thailand to support healthcare initiatives and establish an advocacy fund for Thai students in the United States. He is also an ordained Buddhist monk.
Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, who spent years as a senior vice president of jewelry at Sotheby's and is a trained gemologist, now resides on the East Coast. He designs jewelry that combines precious stones with polished wood and authored the 2020 jewelry guide "Once Upon a Diamond."
Victoria de Lesseps, daughter of "Real Housewives" personality Countess Luann de Lesseps, works as a psychic medium and spirit healer in Sag Harbor, New York. She is also developing her first fantasy novel and offers online life coaching and intuitive services.
