5 Black Women Who Married Into Royalty

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Most of us feel really good about the idea of there being a Black Princess in the royal family — but some are treating Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s engagement as if it considered a symbol of hope for Black Women.

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But Meghan isn’t the first Black woman to marry into royalty, and certainly won’t be the  last. Hit the flip too see more Black Girl Royal Magic.

Princess Angela of Liechtenstein

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Princess Nyanut von Habsburg of Austria

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Countess Lei von Habsburg of Austria

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Princess Keisha Omilana of Nigeria

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Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho