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While not a prince as such, the Sámi iceman is an important character in the 'Frozen' franchise. His age? 21.
Unlike other Disney heroes, Prince Hans of the Southern Isles starts off as a good guy and becomes a villain. The main antagonist is believed to be 24 years old.
Aladdin was in his late teens (possibly 18 years old) when he swept Jasmine off her feet, quite literally!
Naveen is not much older than Tiana. He is estimated to be somewhere around 20-22 years old.
Rapunzel's love interest is a bit older than her. In the movie, Flynn Rider is 26.
For his part, Prince Phillip is estimated to be either 19 or 20 years old.
Prince Eric is depicted as being in his late teens, likely being 18 years old.
English explorer John Smith (1580–1631) also existed in real life. But while the age gap in real life was pretty big, in the Disney version John Smith's age is not explicitly mentioned. Many estimates point to mid to late twenties though.
Prince Charming was not much older than his love interest. While his age is not specified by Disney, most sources estimate that he is just one or two years older than Cinderella.
Li Shang is estimated to be between 18-20 years old when he falls in love with Mulan.
The Beast is believed to be 20 when he met Belle. A clue is found in the line about a rose that would bloom by the Beast's 21st birthday.
While technically not considered a princess, Asha from 'Wish' (2023) is a main protagonist in a Disney movie. She's 17 years old.
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See also: The evolution of Disney over the years
So, what was the age of Snow White's love interest, Prince Florian? Well, we don't know for sure, but it's speculated he's fairly older. Some sources point to 17-18 years old, while others theorize the prince is in his early thirties.
The 'Frozen' franchise was a huge hit. In the first movie from 2013, sisters Elsa and Anna are 21 and 18, respectively.
The warrior princess from 2021's 'Raya and the Last Dragon' is 18 years old.
Moana embodies the rebel and adventurous spirit of a Polynesian 16-year-old in 'Moana' (2016).
Unlike other Disney princesses, Merida is not really interested in marrying a prince. It makes sense, as the Scottish princess is 16 in 'Brave' (2012).
Pocahontas is the only Disney princess (loosely) based on a real person: an actual Native American woman named Pocahontas (1596-1617). In the Disney film from 1995, she's 18.
The character based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan is just 16 when she becomes a warrior in the 1998 movie.
The long-haired Disney princess is 18 years old in 'Tangled' (2010).
Tiana plays an ambitious and hardworking young woman in 'The Princess and the Frog' (2009). She's 19, so it makes perfect sense.
The princess from 'Aladdin' (1992) was only 15 when she was pushed into marriage by her father.
Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' (1989) behaves like a curious teenager because she is one! Ariel is only 16.
Aurora is 16 in 'Sleeping Beauty' (1959). In fact, the story revolves around a curse placed by Maleficent based on her age.
The 1950 movie based on Charles Perrault's fairy tale features one of the oldest Disney princesses. Yet, Cinderella is still a teenager, at 19.
When it was originally created by the Brothers Grimm, Snow White was 17 years old. The main character in 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' (1937) is, however, younger, at 14 years old.
Belle may seem pretty mature in 'Beauty and Beast' (1991), but she's only 17.
Disney has become a reference when it comes to animated fairy tales ever since 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' debuted in 1937. The plot of these stories often involves a young woman who fights against evil forces, goes through a number of adventures, and, of course, falls in love. This young woman is often born or married into royalty. Then we have the princes, who are usually either established royals or somehow become one.
Over the years, Disney have played around with these stories, and indeed introduced new ones more relatable to current audiences. Still, some of these princesses and princes are indeed quite young. Not only that, but some of these relationship have considerable age gaps...
Curious? Click on to find out how old your favorite Disney princesses and princes are.
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Disney has become a reference when it comes to animated fairy tales ever since 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' debuted in 1937. The plot of these stories often involves a young woman who fights against evil forces, goes through a number of adventures, and, of course, falls in love. This young woman is often born or married into royalty. Then we have the princes, who are usually either established royals or somehow become one.
Over the years, Disney have played around with these stories, and indeed introduced new ones more relatable to current audiences. Still, some of these princesses and princes are indeed quite young. Not only that, but some of these relationship have considerable age gaps...
Curious? Click on to find out how old your favorite Disney princesses and princes are.