5 Royals Who Rebelled Against Tradition to Get Tattoos

Updated on 6/20/2018 at 10:25 AM

Over the last few decades, tattoos have gone from being taboo in many cultures to being embraced and even celebrated around the world. While body ink is now a socially acceptable form of self-expression, visible tattoo sightings on young royals and aristocrats are largely uncommon. Still, there are a handful of heirs that have tossed tradition to the side for body art, and here are five royals who aren't afraid to put their tattoos on display for the world to see.

Princess Stephanie of Monaco

The original "rebel princess," Stephanie of Monaco, is the youngest child of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco and movie star-turned-royal Grace Kelly. She has a collection of body art that includes an S-shaped dragon on her back, a pair of jumping dolphins on her left foot, and a floral bracelet on her right wrist.

Pauline Ducruet

Like her mother Princess Stephanie, Pauline Ducruet of Monaco has her fair share of visible ink, including a flower tattoo on her right forearm.

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark

The heir apparent to the throne of Denmark has several tattoos, including a shark on his right leg from his days serving in the Danish Navy’s elite Frogman Corps.

Lady Amelia Windsor

Granddaughter of the Duke of Kent, the royal beauty and aspiring model has been spotted with a tiger tattoo on her left shoulder at least once.

Princess Sofia of Sweden

Model-turned-reality star-turned royal, Princess Sofia of Sweden has a sun tattoo at the top of her spine, which she proudly showed off during her wedding to Prince Carl Philip in 2015. She also has discreet letters inked on her ankle.