Born: 1981

Britney Spears has rightfully claimed the throne as the “Princess of Pop,” dazzling us with hit after hit throughout her illustrious career. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle has stepped into the real-life fairy tale as the Duchess of Sussex, marrying into British royalty and making history as the first to bear that title.

It’s a tale of two princesses, one ruling the airwaves and the other reigning over royal courts. While Markle’s accomplishments are undeniably impressive, there’s no contesting Britney’s timeless reign as the one and only Princess of Pop.