Royals go undercover to find love on "Undercover Princes" and "Undercover Princesses"

By: Camille Mann
Topics: Television ,; Royals

"Undercover Princesses"

(Credit: TLC/Objective Productions)

(CBS) TLC is premiering "Undercover Princes" and "Undercover Princesses," two series that follow princes and princesses who go undercover as locals in the UK in hopes of finding true love.

The three princes and princesses hit bars, clubs, Internet dating sites and even try their hands at speed dating in search of Mr. or Ms. Right, a person who can love them for more than their wealth and titles.

The princesses share a house in Essex, a town known for its party scene, and the princes share a townhouse in Brighton, a town said to have a higher-than-average number of singles.

While undercover as locals, the royals with have to ditch their servants and learn how to do things on their own. They also will be working jobs, which includes cleaning hotels and waiting tables.

"Undercover Princes" follows Crown Prince Manvendra of Rajpipla, 46, from India; Prince Africa Zulu of Onkqeni Royal House, 33, from South Africa; and Prince Remigius of Jaffna, 47, from Sri Lanka.

"Undercover Princesses" features Princess Xenia of Saxony, 22, from Germany; Princess Aaliya of Balasinor, 35, from India; and Princess Sheillah of Buganda from Buganda Kingdom, the largest kingdom in Uganda.

"Undercover Princes" premieres Jan. 31 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and "Undercover Princesses" premieres Feb. 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.

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by annaob January 22, 2012 10:09 AM EST: i believe one of the princes is gay. i remember him on an oprah show talking about how he was gay even though india considers the gay act as criminal. he talked about how he was involved in the gay community trying the change laws anss attitudes in his home land. this is not a real reality show, i suspect.; Reply to this comment


by caljack430 January 18, 2012 5:28 PM EST: wait... so they're trying to find someone to love them for who they are... not their money/power, but in doing so are blatantly lying to said potential lovers... are these 'commoners' also supposed to ignore the obvious video cameras following the royalty around? I feel that the cameras are more attractive to people these days than being royal. sounds like its going to be filled with tears and temper-tantrums from spoiled adults.; Reply to this comment