National Princess Day
About National Princess Day
When is National Princess Day? This holiday is always observed on November 18
Being a princess is every young girl’s dream. But, you don’t have to be a little girl to have this dream. Today every girl, regardless of their age, can use her imagination and become one. Today is National Princess Day. There’s no better day to act out your dream. On this November 18 holiday, we honor and celebrate every girl along with real-life and fairy tale princesses. These characters are strong female role models for every girl. Girls, you can pick one or more and strive to be like them. it’s going to be a fun-filled day.
Just ask any father, and he will tell you his daughter is a princess. However, there are three ways to become one in real life. First, you are born to a king and queen of a country. Second, you are the daughter of a prince. Last, but not least, you marry into the position. If you are not yet married, all you have to do is find your Prince Charming. Then, get him to “pop the question”! You will find them, past and present, in most countries in the world. The world has seen countless sovereign ladies, both real and in fairy tales. They are beautiful, charming, and royal. And they are dressed in royal finery. It’s no wonder every girl wants to be one.
To all of you beautiful young ladies out there, we bow before you and wish you a sincere and happy National Princess Day! May all of your regal dreams come true.
Famous Princesses
Here are some of the better-known royalty:
Famous Real-Life Examples
Kate (Catherine) Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge – She is the wife of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.
Princess Diana Spencer – She married Prince Charles of England.
Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco – She is the only princess to win an Oscar. On April 19, 1956, she married Prince Ranier III of Monaco. It was the stuff of storybooks.
Famous Movie and Fairy Tale Princesses
Ariel – She is the youngest of King Triton and Queen Athena’s seven daughters. From the movie Little Mermaid. (2023)
Belle – She’s the beauty in Beauty and the Beast. And, oh what a gorgeous belle she is!
Cinderella – If the shoe fits, wear it. Her Prince Charming finds her foot is a perfect fit for the silver slipper.
Fiona – She is a beautiful fairy tale princess by day. And she is an ogre by night. She married Shrek.
Jasmine – She is the princess of Agrabah. She is the animated star in the movie Alladin (1992).
Princess Odette – From the animated film series Swan Princess. There are 12 films in the series… so far.
Rapunzel – She is from the kingdom of Corona. Her golden locks are 75 feet long! Her Prince is Horace.
Sleeping Beauty – She ate a poisoned apple and will awaken with a kiss from Prince Philip. He can’t arrive soon enough.
Snow White – Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the fairest of them all!?
Princess Trivia and Fun Facts
Here are some interesting trivia and fun facts that you may not know:
- A “Rani” is the name for the daughter of tribal leaders in India or the East Indies.
- Early American settlers mistakenly referred to the daughter of a Native American tribal chief as a princess. This is not a title in any native American tribe.
- Pocahontas was not a princess. However, Disney portrayed her as one in the movie Pocahontas.
- At 14 years old, Snow White is the youngest fairy tale princess. At 19 years old, Cinderella is the oldest princess.
- According to the Brothers Grimm, Rapunzel’s hair is 75 feet long!
- Snow White and Rapunzel are both from Bavaria.
- Snow White was the first fairy tale princess. The movie Snow White hit theaters on December 21, 1937.
- To date, the Disney franchise has 13 princesses. But without a doubt, there will be more in the future.
How to Celebrate National Princess Day
How do you partake and enjoy National Princess Day? It’s a cinch!
- Girls, wear an elegant dress today. Don’t forget a crown or tiara.
- Dads, if you do not already call your daughter a princess, why not!? Give her this deserving nickname.
- Mom and Dad, help your daughter to fulfill her dreams.
- Binge-watch movies.
- Read fairy tales.
- Learn more about real-life, well-known princesses.
- Who is your favorite? Do your best to act like them.
- Hold a royal ball. All the girls know what to wear.
- Give a young girl a tiara.
- Every young girl should treat herself like royalty and enjoy this holiday.
- Look for your Prince Charming. He could be in your homeroom at school, at work, or in the coffee shop. Watch him smile as your eyes meet.
Today's Quotes
“Behaving like a princess is work. It’s not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It’s more about how you are inside.” – – Julie Andrews
“Being a princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.” – – Princess Diana
History and Origin of National Princess Day
Sheldon Young, producer of the Swan Princess children’s film series created National Princess Day in 2006. The first celebration of this holiday occurred in 2007. The holiday celebrates the magic of being a princess. It is an annual event.
On this day in 1994, the first Swan Princess film was released.
We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a true “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation for this holiday.
Definition of “National” Days – Learn why it is important to identify and distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
In addition to National Princess Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- William Tell allegedly shoots an apple off his son’s head with a bow and arrow. (1307)
- Officials arrest Susan B. Anthony for leading a group of women to register and then vote at a Rochester, NY. polling site. (1872)
- Alan Shepard, astronaut, first American in space was born on this day in (1923)
More November 18 Holidays
In addition to National Princess Day, here is another November 18 holiday we’re sure you will enjoy.
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