The most eligible royal British bachelors you've never heard of: From a DJ with a 'bad boy reputation' to 'super private' Prince Harry lookalike
He's previously been dubbed 'the hidden royal', but this Easter saw James Mountbatten–Windsor, 18, step into the spotlight with a rare prominent role at the Easter Service.He was the vision of confidence, pictured beaming along the Prince and Princess of Wales, as the family made their way into St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle – an appearance that cemented his debut as one of the British royals' newest eligible bachelors. It's a club that includes a myriad of handsome aristocrats said to be single and looking for love. One is the dashing Cassius Taylor, 29 – son of Lady Helen Taylor and art–dealer Timothy Taylor – whose long tresses are almost as impressive as his DJ skills and 'bad boy reputation'.Elsewhere, athletic, 27–year–old Arthur Chatto, who is the late Elizabeth II's great–nephew, has been known to wow with his sporty prowess, once being part of the youngest team to take part in the GB Row Challenge around Britain.Meanwhile, for those who love a man in uniform, Alexander Ogilvy, 29 – hailed online as the 'hottest British royal' – recently graduated from the Royal Military Academy of Sandhurst.Read on to see who are the British royal eligible bachelors you've never heard about...Cassius Taylor, 29 Like other more distant members of the royal family, Cassius, who was born in 1996, has been allowed to grow up away from the spotlight. Pictured in 2024Cassius, 29, is the grandson of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the late Queen's first cousin.These days, however, he is less likely to appear in group shots on the Buckingham Palace balcony and more likely to appear wearing shades on social media – often at the opening of some artistic venture or other – or DJ–ing at a party.This makes sense as Cassius is the son of Lady Helen Taylor, 61, and art–dealer Timothy Taylor – and like the children and grandchildren of Princess Margaret, is a signed–up member of the Royal Family's creative wing.He has become something of a darling of the London art scene, in fact, and has turned his first tattoo into a whimsical art exhibition.Like other more distant members of the royal family, Cassius, who was born in 1996, has been allowed to grow up away from the spotlight. As a child, he would make rare public appearances, including the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour.The second out of four children, Cassius grew up close with his brother Columbus, 31, and his younger sisters Eloise, 23 and Estella, 21.He was educated at Wellington College in Berkshire, which costs £35,775–a–year, before heading to Goldsmiths, where he got a degree in art management.He caught the creative bug from his parents, who are both renowned art dealers, saying: 'I was constantly being dragged to galleries as a child.'After graduating, he worked for his father's London gallery before joining the PR agency Purple, where he dabbled in the events business, organising glitzy receptions at Somerset House.He eventually left Purple PR and set up his own events company, named 'Telltale.’The royal has since curated his own show, which took at the Painting Rooms of Flitcroft Street in Soho, and celebrated the work of painter Armen Eloyan as part of Frieze.In his free time, Cassius has been a big fan of immersive theatre, especially an event called Punch Drunk where guests are invited to put on VR headsets in an London abandoned warehouse, with actors moving around the participants.He also shares a glimpse into his artsy life on Instagram, where snaps show him DJing with friends or hanging out with his glamourous cousins, Lady Amelia Windsor and Flora Vesterberg (grand–daughter of Princess Alexandra, the Duke of Kent's sister).Cassius has previously joked that he is the 'annoying' child and added he took some time to settle into a career, unable to decide which genre he wanted to dedicate himself to.He told Tatler: ‘I always knew I'd end up in the creative industries in some capacity, due to my upbringing, similar to everyone in my family.'Alexander Ogilvy, 29 Before deciding to join the military, he was based in New York where he worked for Prove, a technology firm. Pictured in 2022Alexander is the grandson of Queen Elizabeth's cousin – Princess Alexandra – and the son of James Ogilvy and wife Julia.At 29–years–old, he enjoys a low–key life mostly out of the royal media spotlight – having been dubbed 'the hottest royal you've never heard of'.He studied Economics and Computer Science at Brown University in Rhode Island and graduated in 2020.Before university, Alexander was head boy at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh, which costs £43,000 per year to attend, and achieved A*s and As.He once dated a Kennedy – Michaela Kennedy–Cuomo (the granddaughter of Robert Kennedy) – and has been romantically linked to society girl Isabella Charlotta Poppius. However, it is understood that he has been single since late 2023.In August, he graduated from the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, Berkshire – who was accepted into the Household Cavalry.Alexander has followed in the footsteps of Prince William, Prince Harry and Prince Edward, who have all graduated from the military academy.Before deciding to join the military, he was based in New York where he worked for Prove, a technology firm. James Wessex, 18 James Mountbatten–Windsor, 18, was handed a more prominent role at the Royal Family's traditional Easter service, beaming alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales during his rare outingHe's previously been dubbed the 'hidden royal' – having missed occasions with his wider family in the past while concentrating on his schooling. But on Sunday, the Earl of Wessex proved he's firmly in the royal fold.James Mountbatten–Windsor, 18, was handed a more prominent role at the Royal Family's traditional Easter service, beaming alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales during his rare outing.Prince Edward and Sophie’s son walked closely behind William, Kate and their three children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven, as they arrived with other royals for the service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.Joining his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, James was captured joyfully chatting with the Princess of Wales outside the chapel before entering the Easter Matins service led by the King and Queen. His sister, Lady Louise Windsor, 22, remained at St Andrews University to concentrate on her studies, while their mother, the Duchess of Edinburgh was reportedly set to attend the Easter service but was forced to pull out due to feeling 'under the weather'.Following his 18th birthday in December, much speculation emerged over the Earl's future as a royal, with both he and his sister growing up without HRH titles.The youngest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II is viewed as one of the most enigmatic members of the royal family, largely because his parents went to great lengths to give both their children a ‘normal’ upbringing. Last year, writing in his Palace Confidential newsletter, the Daily Mail's Diary Editor Richard Eden expressed how the growing contribution from Edward and Sophie's children could be of great value to the Royal Family. He wrote: 'When Prince William becomes King, I hope that he will follow the example of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, and ask his cousins, including Lady Louise and James, to share royal duties with him.'Hopefully, William will realise that a "slimmed–down" monarchy wouldn’t safeguard the institution, as some claim, but would lead to its irrelevance and eventual death.'What better way to build on its strengths than with an injection of energy from young people who have had values of public service and duty instilled in them from birth?'James, who is 16th in line to the throne, falling from eighth after Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie expanded their families, is currently completing his studies at the prestigious Radley College in Oxfordshire.And while his sister has started stepping out at royal events more often, James has kept rather a low profile – until now. Yet royal commentators know little about whether James will follow the footsteps of his older sister and attend the University of St Andrews, or step into the public arena as a working royal after his A–levels.His mother’s own words echo that uncertainty, with Sophie once admitting she could clearly see the path her daughter was taking but remained unsure what her son might ultimately choose.‘Louise is working hard and will do A–levels. I hope she goes to university. I wouldn’t force her, but if she wants to. She’s quite clever, so I think probably,’ Sophie told The Times in 2020. ‘Whereas James I don’t know.' Charles Linley, 26 The son of furniture maker David Armstrong–Jones – son of the late Princess Margaret – and socialite Serena Stanhope also has a sister, Lady Margarita Armstrong–Jones, 23. Pictured in 2022Twenty six–year–old Charles Linley leads a largely private life; but is known for his love of music.The son of furniture maker David Armstrong–Jones – son of the late Princess Margaret – and socialite Serena Stanhope also has a sister, Lady Margarita Armstrong–Jones, 23.While he doesn't make many public appearances, Charles in 2012 was made the first Page of Honour to the late Queen Elizabeth II, his great–aunt, giving him duties such as carrying her robes at state occasions. The monarch was close with Margaret's children after her sister's passing, and they have been invited to Sandringham for Christmas.He will one day inherit the title of Earl of Snowdon – currently held by his father. After going to Eton for his secondary school education, Charles went to study product design engineering at Loughborough University, but since graduating in 2021, has been working as a musician. According to OK! Magazine, his sister Margarita has said of her brother: 'He is very into his orchestral music.'He is self–taught and he can sing, play the piano and the guitar. It’s wonderful. Somehow he combines it all together – including online choirs – on his laptop into one piece of music.'Louis Spencer, 32 His resemblance to Prince Harry even earned him the nickname 'Harry Lite'. Pictured in 2018Raised in South Africa and largely kept out of the public eye, Louis Spencer, Viscount Althorp, is the fourth child of Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer, and his first wife, Victoria Lockwood.This makes him the nephew of Princess Diana and the first cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry.He has three sisters – Lady Kitty, and twins Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia – as well as half–siblings from his parents' other marriages. Unlike his sisters, who frequently grace magazine covers, Louis prefers to maintain a low profile, steering clear of social media and high–profile events.In 2019, Tatler named him one of Britain's most eligible bachelors, describing him as 'tall, debonair and very handsome' but also 'super private'.His resemblance to Prince Harry even earned him the nickname 'Harry Lite'.Born on March 14, 1994 at St Mary's Hospital in London, Louis is the heir to the 13,000–acre Althorp estate in Northamptonshire, the ancestral home of the Spencer family.In 1995, to escape intense media scrutiny, his family relocated to Constantia, one of Cape Town's most exclusive suburbs.He attended Diocesan College, a prestigious private school founded in 1849 on British educational principles, where the fees cost up to £13,955 a year.Louis returned to the UK to enroll at the University of Edinburgh, before studying acting at the ArtsEd drama school in Chiswick, where he graduated as the valedictorian in September 2022.Now performing under the stage name Louis John Lyons, he is represented by Tavistock Wood talent agency, which also manages Dominic West and Lily James.Louis shares a close relationship with his siblings. He walked his eldest sister, Kitty, down the aisle at her lavish Italian wedding – stepping in for their father, who controversially did not attend.Growing up in South Africa, they enjoyed a relatively normal childhood with their mother, following their parents' divorce in 1997. They often went on camping trips to the Cederberg mountains, where they embraced the natural surroundings, completely off–grid and without electricity. With their father back at the family's ancestral home, Althorp, the siblings also spent many visits there. The magnificent Grade I listed Georgian mansion has been in the Spencer family for over 500 years.With 90 rooms, an extensive art collection, and 28 listed buildings within its grounds, the estate is valued at over £100million. It was Princess Diana's childhood home and remains her final resting place, with her grave located on a secluded island on the Round Oval Lake.For much of his childhood, Louis was shielded from media attention, only making occasional public appearances alongside his father.His first major appearance came in 2011 when he attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at age 17 – though his glamorous sisters stole much of the attention.In 2015, he unexpectedly appeared on Nicki Minaj's Instagram, with the rapper posting an image of them alongside the playful caption: 'Check out our wedding photo'.But it was at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018 that Louis truly caught public attention.Dressed in a morning suit, he became a sudden heartthrob, receiving numerous marriage proposals from social media admirers.As the eldest son, Louis is set to inherit the Spencer title and the Althorp estate under the traditional primogeniture system, which favours male heirs regardless of birth order. His sister, Kitty, previously acknowledged the tradition in an interview with Town & Country, saying: 'Primogeniture can be a tricky topic because, as times are changing, so are attitudes. 'We've grown up understanding that it's Louis who will inherit, and Louis will do an incredible job.' With years of preparation already under way – attending trustee meetings and learning about the estate's management – Louis is poised to take on his future role as the 10th Earl Spencer. While he may keep a low profile, his legacy as heir to one of Britain's most historic estates is firmly set. Arthur Chatto, 27 Today action man Arthur Chatto makes his living as a member of the Royal Marines, the first royal to join the regiment. Pictured in 2020It seems a world ago when, on February 5, 1999, Princess Margaret's grandson made his first royal appearance to the public as a Page of Honour for the late Queen. Holding the role between 2009 to 2015, he was responsible for carrying his great–aunt's gown at ceremonial events.Today action man Arthur Chatto makes his living as a member of the Royal Marines, the first royal to join the regiment.After attending Westminster Cathedral Choir school, Arthur followed in the footsteps of Princes Harry and William footsteps by attending Eton College.At Eton, he was in its Combined Cadet Force, which teaches pupils a range of military skills. Afterwards, he followed his older brother Sam to Edinburgh University.Arthur, who studied History of Art, juggled his studies with working as a personal trainer at the BoundFitness gym in the city.In a profile of the young royal shared on Instagram, Arthur wrote: 'I'm a level 3 personal trainer, I specialise in strength and endurance training with a military focus.'Princess Margaret's grandson is also said to be a fan of outdoor sports, including mountain climbing. The adventurous royal has even been ice diving in Greenland and climbing in the Alps.Arthur, who is a keen environmentalist like Prince William and Harry, was also part of a four–man squad that completed an epic row around the UK to raise money for The British Red Cross and Just One Ocean in 2020.Speaking about the 2,000–mile GB Row Challenge which took 38 days, Arthur said that preparing for the challenge had been 'mental' and very physically demanding.Preparation did not come easy, as he reportedly went on 20–mile hikes and camped in the Scottish Highlands in preparation for his uniformed role.Arthur has also made royal history, as in 2021, he became the first member to join the Marines. The late Queen was said to be 'pleased and proud' of her great–nephew's achievements.Since then, he has attracted attention as a royal heartthrob, as he sported his Marines uniform for the Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen at St Paul's Cathedral in 2022.Arthur racked up followers on his now–deleted Instagram account after he would often post revealing snaps, including one topless photo taken during a 'Scottish swim' alongside older brother Samuel during his university Freshers week.Although there is no official Instagram account, it has not stopped Arthur's pictures from popping up, as adoring fans have kept his online presence alive by creating fan pages where they share photos and videos of the royal.The royal seems to have enjoyed watching the The Crown, as he admitted to The Telegraph.Arthur said: 'Yes, I have watched it, I guess it's only an interpretation. So I just kind of remember what they're actually like and don't let the TV persona mar my judgment of any of them.'Albert Windsor, 18 Albert Windsor, who celebrated his 18th birthday in September, has now suddenly found himself at the centre of society's interest – having been crowned the leader of Tatler's 'hottest young eligibles' last yearHe's remained largely out of the spotlight despite sparkling royal connections and his position as a successor to the Dukedom of Kent. But Albert Windsor, who celebrated his 18th birthday in September, has now suddenly found himself at the centre of society's interest – having been crowned the leader of Tatler's 'hottest young eligibles' last year. Joining the likes of 'eventing golden girl' Lady Araminta Spencer–Churchill, a jet–setting Bhutanese prince, and even Rod Stewart's son, Albert was forecast to soon have the world at his feet. Described as a 'dashing royal', the youngster appears to be Britain's newest most eligible bachelor as the son of Lord Nicholas Windsor, son of the current Duke of Kent – who himself is the direct cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, and Lady Nicholas Windsor.He's also the great–great–grandson of King George V and, with speculation he could even follow in his father's footsteps to study Theology at Oxford, it's perhaps no surprise he's been declared the 'catch of the season'. In September, Albert, who grew up in Rome, made his 'royal debut' – per Tatler – at the funeral of his beloved grandmother, Katharine, Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral in London. He was seen, for the first time, in the company of senior royals including King Charles, Prince William and Kate – and, unsurprisingly, interest piqued. It seems to mark the start of a far more public schedule, as he's set to join cliques at Le Bal in Paris, the annual debutante and fashion ball, later this month. And the attention swirling around him only increased last month following reports that his parents have split following 19 years together. Born in 2007 at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, a young Albert unknowingly made history within just weeks of his life. He was baptised as a Catholic after an official ceremony in the Queen's Chapel in St. James' Palace, the first royal baby to do this since 1688. His father, Lord Nicholas, 43, had forfeited his place in the line to the throne when he converted to Catholicism in 2001, following the example of his mother Katharine, who died on September 4 aged 92. The young Albert was also the first royal to share the name with the late Queen Elizbeth's father King George VI, known as Albert or Bertie before taking the throne. A motion from Parliament read at the time of Albert's birth: 'This House extends its warmest congratulations on the occasion of the baptism of Albert Louis Phillip Edward Windsor as a Catholic.' 'The first member of the Royal family to be baptised a Catholic since 1688 and the so–called Glorious Revolution when James II was chased away from his Crown and country on account of the birth and baptism of his son.'Albert was then raised in Rome, alongside his two younger siblings – Leopold, now 16, and Louis, 11. As a result, Albert and his brothers have all been removed from the line of succession.Had they been in the Church of England, they would be 37th, 38th and 39th respectively. They remain in the line of succession to the Dukedom of Kent, however. During their childhood, the brothers have only been pictured in public a handful of times, such as the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and her late husband Thomas Kingston. Albert and Leopold were seen attending the religious ceremony of Georg Friedrich Ferdinand Prince of Prussia to Princess Sophie of Prussia in 2011, while Albert joined his mother for King Charles' 60th birthday lunch in 2008. Prior to King Charles's slimmed down monarchy, Albert once joined the extended members of the royal family on the balcony for events such as Trooping The Colour, and sported a sling for a broken arm in 2019. Since turning 18, Albert appears to be making more of an entrance into society but it's likely will opt to follow in the footsteps of his parents and remain largely out of the spotlight.
