In 2004, Time Magazine started an annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the world. The list recognizes those who have changed the world in the past year, regardless of the consequences (good or bad) of their actions.
The list regularly includes humanities, movie stars, politicians, dictators and terrorists.
The list below shows the royals have been included in the Time 100 list. The person's name is linked to the Time's article for that year explaining why they were chosen.
2004
2005
- None
2006
2007
2008
2009
- None
2010
2011
- Prince William & Kate Middleton (Listed Together, Pre-Wedding)
2012
2013
- Duchess of Cambridge (Listed as Kate Middleton)
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2022
- None
2023
- King Charles of UK
2024
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (Of Qatar)
2025
- None
Royals who appeared multiple times
3x
- Princess Kate (2011 pre-wedding, 2012, 2013)
2x
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai (2006, 2008)
- Prince Harry (2018, 2021)
- Duchess Meghan (2018 Pre-wedding, 2021)
Monarchies who appeared multiple times
Couple's listed together are only counted once.
7x
- UK
- Couple's listed together are only counted once.
- In 2018, Prince Harry & then Meghan Markle were listed separately. This was released prior to the couple's wedding, so Meghan was not yet a member of the Royal Family. So, I am not counting her entry towards this count.
4x
- Saudia Arabia
3x
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Qatar
