Famous Royals who’ve been inspired by ballet

Posted on by Nichole Fortunato

Ballet is a beautiful and challenging art form that has been enjoyed by people from all walks of life, including royals. Here are some famous royals who have been inspired by ballet:

Queen Sonja of Norway – She is known to be an avid ballet enthusiast and has been taking lessons since she was a child.
Princess Margaret of the United Kingdom – The late sister of Queen Elizabeth II was a patron of the Royal Ballet and was often seen attending performances.
Princess Diana of Wales – The late Princess of Wales was a big fan of ballet and was often seen attending performances with her children.
Princess Grace of Monaco – The late actress and royalty was a trained dancer and had studied ballet before becoming a Hollywood star.
Queen Silvia of Sweden – The queen has been a patron of the Royal Swedish Ballet and has taken ballet lessons herself.
Princess Madeleine of Sweden – The youngest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden has been taking ballet lessons since she was a child.
Prince Gabriel of Belgium – The son of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium is a fan of ballet and has taken lessons.
Prince George of Wales – Is the eldest child of William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales. According to his dad, he loves taking ballet lessons which he has taken since year 1.

These royals have shown that ballet is a wonderful way to express oneself and stay physically fit. We love seeing them appreciate the arts!