Britain’s new princess is likely to be strong-willed and innovative, a free spirit who will re-energize the royal family, Chinese fortune-tellers predicted yesterday.
British Prince William and his wife Kate’s daughter was born on Saturday, falling under the Chinese zodiac sign of the Sheep and with a personal element of earth, according to Chinese astrology. Her birthday combination is “a very strong one,” Chinese astrology expert Thierry Chow (周亦彤) told reporters.
“It indicates that she will give good luck to her family, being born in the Year of the Sheep has certainly helped to create this lucky combination,” Chow said.
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The princess, fourth in line to the throne, is likely to be artistic and somewhat of a free spirit, according to Mak Ling-ling (麥玲玲) — another Hong Kong-based fortune-teller.
“She has artistic talent and does not like to stick with the ‘status quo,’ unlike her brother, who will be more disciplined and reserved,” Mak added, referring to British Prince George, almost two years older, who was born in the Year of the Snake.
However, due to her independent nature she would not want to be reined in, Mak said, advising her father, Prince William, to avoid spoiling his daughter.
“She will be a happy girl — someone who does not like to follow discipline. When you set rules for her, she would rather be herself,” Mak said.
Yet to be named, the baby is the first princess born into the British royal family since Princess Eugenie, daughter of Queen Elizabeth II’s second son, Prince Andrew, 25 years ago.
“Her addition to the family will help make things run smoother for her mom and dad, especially in most aspects in their life, such as work, health and relationships,” Chow said, adding that the princess could prove to be a great orator.
She will not shy away from the public gaze and will help the Windsors’ image, Mak said.
“She is eye-catching. Everybody will look at her... but she does not fear going out [in public]. It’s good for the image of the royal family,” Mak said.
“She will be picky about relationships. Around the princess are all tall and handsome admirers. She will find a suitable one after a few relationships,” she said.
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