7 Royals Who Got Married To Commoners

Married To Commoners

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Here are seven royals who got married to commoners.

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Princess Mako and Kei Komuro

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King Abdullah II and Rania Al-Yassin

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King Felipe and Letizia Rocasolano

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Princess Victoria and Daniel Westling

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King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Suthida Tidjai

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Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist

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Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit

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