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Happy 21st Birthday to Countess Eloise of Orange-Nassau!

Born on 8 June 2002, Eloise Beatrix Sophie Laurence is the first child and daughter of Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands. She is the first grandchild of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus of the Netherlands, and the only grandchild who was born in Prince Claus’ lifetime. Currently Eloise is fifth in the line of succession to the Dutch throne.

Countess Eloise's Baptism took place in the chapel of Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn on 15 December 2002. Her godparents are her paternal uncle Prince Friso, her father's cousin Princess Carolina, Marchioness of Sala, Crown Prince Haakon Norway and Sophie van de Wow.

She graduated from Maerlant Lyceum in 2020 and is currently a student at Hotelschool in the Hague.

Eloise is also a successful media personality and is a part of shows like ‘Nikkie’s Make-Up Mansion' and 'The Perfect Picture When Travelling'. In June 2021, she released her first book - 'Learning By Doing'.

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Happy 39th Birthday to Andrea Casiraghi!

Born on 8 June 1984, Andrea Albert Pierre Casiraghi is the eldest child of Caroline, Princess of Hanover and Stefano Casiraghi. He is also the eldest grandchild of Princess Grace and Prince Ranier III of Monaco. He is currently fourth in the line of succession to the Monegasque throne.

Andrea was named after his father's childhood friend & his maternal uncle - Prince Albert of Monaco and his maternal great-grandfather - Prince Pierre, Duke of Valentinois.

In 2002, he earned his international baccalaureate from the International School of Paris and later graduated from from the American University of Paris with a B.A. degree in visual arts and international politics in 2006.

Andrea married his longtime girlfriend Tatiana Santo Domingo in a civil ceremony in the Princely Palace of Monaco on 31 August 2013. This was followed by a religious ceremony which was later held in Gstaad, Switzerland.

Andrea and Tatiana have three children - Alexandre "Sasha" (b. 2013), India (b.2015) and Maximilian Rainier (b.2018).

Andrea works with the World Association of Children's Friends (AMADE), taking trips on their behalf. During one such trip he spent He spent eight months teaching children in Senegal, Togo, and Niger. He is also a patron of the Motrice Foundation.