[Countessa1]

I live in the United States; and I am also an African-American woman. I have for many years been fascinated with the Royal Families in Europe. Through my readings of publications(ie..Royalty and Majesty magazines), and bios of various royals; I have noticed that all of them that have been featured were white. Other than the recognition of the former Princess Alexandra of Denmark(now Countess of Fredericksburg) who is half-asian(from Hong Kong); I am quite disappointed that very few articles have featured the Princess Angela of Liechtenstein..who is black. She was born in Panama in 1958 but was raised and educated in New York City. She later became a successful fashion designer before her marriage to Prince Maximillian of Liechtenstein in January 2000.

Through its many pagentries and lavish fanfaire as royal weddings have been known for; I immediately noticed no such recognition for this particular couple on the day of THEIR wedding. Princess Angela becoming the first black princess in a reigning European dynasty; is quite remarkable and I was completely disappointed that this princess has received no recognition. To be honest, I cannot help but to believe that her race is a factor. I sincerely hope that something may be changed and IMPROVED on that regard; by having more stories featured of her. Princess Angela is a very beautiful, educated, and remarkable woman who truly deserves her recognition as the other European royals.