The influential American business magazine Forbes, has named Prince William the world’s hottest Royal.

Prince William and Chelsy Davy at Prince Harry’s medal ceremony

The future Monarch of all he surveys easily edged out his brother Prince Harry and cousins Zara Phillips and Princess Beatrice to lead the field at forbes.com.

The magazine, which is famous for compiling rich lists, believes the top 20 Royals reign over nearly $60 billion in wealth and 15 Royal lineages.

Forbes assessed the international web and media presence of the contenders, as well as family wealth. It’s interesting that all 20 are single and under the age of 35 and have also become “successful in their chosen career paths”.

Princess Beatrice though, 4th, is only just finishing her gap year. One wonders which “career path” Forbes had in mind : international party-goer?

Nevertheless, the top four (all British) are certainly talented and destined for great things.

We are told that “The 20 Hottest Young Royals” — presumably a TV show — will premiere on Friday on the E! Entertainment network.

Forbes.com’s top five are:

1. Prince William
2. Prince Harry
3. Zara Phillips
4. Princess Beatrice
5. Charlotte Casiraghi

Jolly well done to them all.