I'm a princess running a family office. Here's how I keep royal money alive.
Princess Jahnavi Kumari Mewar of India took over her family's investments at age 21. Here's how she modernized and grew their wealth.
Her Highness Radhikaraje Gaekwad welcomes AD inside Lukshmi Vilas Palace, the world's largest private residence
Restoring her legendary family home as a symbol of pride for her people, this modern-day royal is fashioning a new legacy – one that puts India's rich craft culture into focus once again.
Jaipur royalty Met Gala debut: Princess Gauravi Kumari & Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh’s first red carpet
Both siblings wore custom Prabal Gurung designs, with the Princess honoring her grandmother’s legacy
At their Met Gala 2026 debut, Princess Gauravi Kumari and Sawai Padmanabh Singh
Princess Gauravi Kumari channels Maharani Gayatri Devi while Sawai Padmanabh Singh brings the Phulghar coat to the red carpet. Designed by Prabal Gurung, her gown incorporates her grandmother’s chiffon sari while his look centres a 600-hour velvet coat made in Jaipur
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh takes AD through unseen parts of the Jaipur City Palace
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the head of the Jaipur royal family, who is known to friends and family as "Pacho", leads us through the royal City Palace complex—stepwells, terraces, havelis rich with the patina of age and time. This story originally appeared in AD India's March-April 2024 print issue.
Step inside this 1942 Maharaja Mahendrasinhji’s Gujarat palace that blends European and Indian traditions
Here’s a sneak peek into a 1942 Gujarat Palace built for Maharaja Mahendrasinhji that perfectly blends European charm with traditional Indian design.
When Maharaja Sayajirao Helped Dr Ambedkar After His Belongings Sank in WWI
During World War I, a ship carrying Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s books and research was sunk. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad later compensated the loss with a special order, revealing a remarkable chapter of support.
Bollywood who? These Indian royals are the new kings of menswear
Let’s be brutally honest for a second. If your idea of Indian royal fashion comes solely from big-budget historical movies, you’re probably picturing a lot of heavy velvet, suffocating brocade, and enough kundan jewelry to fund a small startup. But real, modern royalty? It’s a totally different ballgame. Today’s Indian princes are delivering an absolute masterclass in stealth wealth. They effortlessly bounce between Savile Row suits and heritage handlooms without looking like they’re wearing a costume. It’s a fascinating intersection where traditional Indian culture meets global high fashion. And honestly, it’s a vibe you just can’t buy off the rack. Here are the five royal men in India currently setting the menswear bar impossibly high.
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Two maharajas, a state dinner, and a menu with anchovies and prawn curry goes viral
The exquisite European and continental dishes we relish today with a sense of sophistication—turns out, our Maharajas had been at it centuries ago.
Padmanabh Singh & Noelle Kadar With Joachim Pissarro & Jennifer Stockman
Padmanabh Singh and Noelle Kadar are at the forefront of an effort to invigorate public interest in contemporary art in Jaipur, India. Recently, they joined Guggenheim President Emerita Jennifer Stockman and Rail Consulting Editor Joachim Pissarro to discuss The Jaipur Centre for Art, the unique history of arts patronage in Jaipur, the importance of color to the city and its culture, and their exhibition now on view, Annotations of Colour.
