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Prince Joel and Princess Ariana of Ethiopia.Courtesy of Prince Joel and Princess Ariana.

The love story of Prince and Princess Ariana is well-known to royal watchers.

The New York Times reported that Ariana didn't know that she was meeting a prince when they first met at a nightclub.

I'm used to hearing stories like that when I interview royals. I wanted to find out why someone keeps their royal identity a secret. I found my answer during the interview with the couple.

Ariana didn't find out that Joel was a prince until one of his friends broke the news

His parents, Prince David and Princess Adey Imru, were in exile from Ethiopia when he was born, according to his official website. His great-grandfather was the last Emperor of Ethiopia.

He used to shy away from talking about his heritage. He kept a low profile about his family's status as exiled royals.

To start a new life and to carry on, we decided not to broadcast it.

The prince met Ariana Austin while he was studying at The American University in Washington D.C.

Prince Joel and Princess Ariana of Ethiopia
Prince Joel and Princess Ariana of Ethiopia.Courtesy of Prince Joel and Princess Ariana.

It was actually one of my friends who was teasing her and saying that she had a great boyfriend.

Princess Ariana took the news with a sense of seriousness, that he wasn't always used to hearing from people.

I have had all types of reactions. I don't believe you. Or, where is your limousine? Where is your butler? All of that is in my home country, I said.

Now, the couple embrace Joel's royal heritage

Although some of his family has returned to Ethiopia, it isn't his first instinct to tell people that he's a prince.

He said he is more comfortable publicly celebrating his royal heritage.

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Ariana said they have been thinking about the movie for the past couple of years.

Ariana said she has just finished writing her first novel and that there is a pilot for a TV series that is similar to The Crown.

The Old World/New World website refers to the couple as Prince and Princess Ariana. Ariana doesn't use her royal title on her official account.

Ariana told Insider that she doesn't feel like it was given to her by the people of Ethiopia.

Royal heritage is celebrated behind closed doors. During the interview, I spot a painting on the wall behind them, which they say is of Haile Selassie I.

There are stories that can show that Africa has a long history and tradition.

The Old World/New World website contains more information about the upcoming projects of Prince Joel and Prince Ariana.

The original article can be found on Insider.

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