Children who love to read usually look up to the princes and princesses they read about in their storybooks. These fictional characters usually exhibit unearthly beauty, bravery, and kindness, and usually get to live happily ever after. Although they are just products of fiction, some of these fairy-tale characters exist in real life.
Alex von Furstenberg is one such prince.
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The son of fashion magnate Dianne von Furstenberg and Prince Egon von Furstenberg of Austria, Alex was born into a world where everything a boy can ask for is within reach. He lived in comfort in New York and went to the best schools, but being a prince with a huge heart, Alex knew that he wanted something more. Where most rich royalty would squander their money on extravagant parties and flamboyant estates, Alex would use his to help out charitable causes—a trademark of his inherent kindness.
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With the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, Alex became involved in a number of charitable causes, including environmental advocacy, human rights, disease research, education, and community reform. One of the largest donations he and the organization gave was to the American Tall Ship Institute, a non-profit organization located in Oxnard, CA that offers free education to children 9 to 18 years old.
Alex’ generosity and dedication to helping others show that princes and princesses with kind hearts don’t only exist in fairy tales but also in real life.
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For more information, visit the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation website.
