OLD LEGACIES, NEW DREAMS

Two illustrious royal lineages from Patiala and Jammu & Kashmir come together to share stories of legacy and what a life steeped in heritage looks like in the modern world. HELLO! presents Princess Mriganka Singh and Nirvan Singh Sandhu, Princess Inayatinder Kaur and Rajkumar Martand Singh

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A brand-new generation from two former princely states of India bring their sharp acumen as entrepreneurs and conservers of a dazzling royal past. From philanthropic acts of uplifting women, to lessons of love for literature and elaborate dishes from royal kitchens, heritage is passed down to the new generation of royalty — our cover stars notwithstanding. Having known each other for years, Princess Mriganka Singh of Jammu & Kashmir and husband Nirvan Singh Sandhu of Patiala, Princess Inayatinder Kaur of Patiala, and Rajkumar Martand Singh of Jammu & Kashmir exude warm camaraderie as they come together for HELLO! at JJ Valaya's flagship store in New Delhi - interlinked through marriage and friendship, forging their own way in the modern world.

"There are many royal pegs in my life — in fact, I think I was royal in my previous birth," says the Jodhpur-born Valaya, who styled and dressed the quartet in his regal designs. “It’s extremely special to see the younger generation of royalty. This is my natural affinity, you know? It’s as though we belong here — not to the new-money generation that’s all about flashiness. I’m most at ease in this era — sophisticated, classy, and statement-making.”

Read on to see the young royals in glamorous avatars, as they let us into the little-known details of their lives and vision for the future.

KASHMIRI ELEGANCE MEETS PATIALA POLISH MRIGANKA SINGH & NIRVAN SINGH SANDHU

The princess of Jammu & Kashmir and scion of the Patiala royal family give us a peek into their lives, from their work and connecting with grandparents to interests beyond their duties