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Make way for a new princess in town — actually, scratch that. Make room for 100 new, ‘rejected’ princesses that’ll redefine the royal title and force you to rethink the stories you grew up hearing.
Made Bustle too! Sweet! :D
RP on Bustle!
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RP on Great Day Live!
Was on an interview with a hometown TV station.
RP on You & Me This Morning!
I talk with the women of You and Me This Morning about Rejected Princesses. There is also a dog.
RP in Cosmopolitan!
Cosmopolitan included a brief shout-out to RP in this month's issue!
Random Princesses
Ka'ahumanu
United Hawaii under one rule, abolished ancient taboos, and led negotiations with the fledgling United States.
Sacajawea
One of the most famous women in American history, this hyper-capable Shoshone woman walked across America with a baby strapped to her back, in order to map it.
Trinidad Tecson
Turned into a revolutionary in middle age, this mother became one of the Philippines most heralded women.
Janequeo
When her husband was killed by conquistadors, this native Chilean showed the Spanish what "fight like a woman" really means.
Chiyome Mochizuki
Recruited widows, orphans, and prostitutes into an all-woman ninja spy group, the largest in Asia at the time.