in PART TWO our special edition of THE ROYAL TIMES released this week, we chose to explore the inspiring faces of the lgbtq+ community from the royal families around the world. from america to ukraine to japan and beyond, we’re shining the spotlight on royals that break the mold.
we’re presenting ten different covers this month, each with a different LGBT royal gracing our magazine, alongside a round table chat with all ten together. we’re aiming to cover the issues that lgbt royals still face and the ways in which their situations can improve - both domestically and internationally.
to learn more about this project, read below…
ALINA SOLETSKAYA, the princess of ukraine, gives us a glimpse of her difficulty becoming herself while her people reject her, and the way she still falls for every woman she meets. we can see the heart break in her eyes when talking about finding true love… and losing it. / @alinasoletskaya
XIUYING JIN, the princess of china, allows us just a little bit of a peek behind the curtain. the notoriously private princess shares with us her feelings on being forced out - and coming to terms with the scrutiny she didn’t even earn. / @jinxiuyin
PARKER WHITMORE, the first son of the united states, gives us an explosive exclusive: that his mother, the current president, is the one who outed him to the press. alongside his longtime boyfriend (michael, prince of ireland), they explain the long road to being out and proud of themselves. / @parkerwhitmores
HANNE GLUCKSBURG, the princess of denmark, shows us why they’re still fighting every day for what they believe. plus, we get their top ten causes to support this year and what changes they’re hoping to see in the future: both in monarchy and in society. / @hvnnc
AIKO YAMATO, the princess of japan, opens up to us for the first time. the usually quiet princess gives us a look behind the veil at her everyday life. we also talk about future relationships and what, exactly, aiko is looking for in a future lover. / @aikogia
“ oh look the children were invited as well, ” nike muttered as she noticed whose seat had been placed next to hers. “ what’s your plan for the evening ? ” ( @aikogia )
