Gauravi Kumari (born 1999) is the second child of Diya Kumari and her former husband Narendra Singh, and a grandchild of Bhawani Singh and Padmini Devi.[1]
Early life, family, and education
Gauravi was born to Diya Kumari and Narendra Singh in 1999.[1] She has an older brother, Padmanabh Singh, and a younger brother, Lakshraj Prakash.[2][3] She first studied at Mayo College Girls School in Ajmer.[4][5] Following that, she went to New York University and graduated with a degree in media and communication.[4][5] She made her debut at the Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris in 2017.[6][7] In December 2018, her parents started divorce proceedings, which were finalised that year.[8][9]
Career
Following her studies at the Mayo, she interned at the New York-based Paper magazine.[10] Gauravi has been involved in charitable work since 2019, when she joined the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation, an organisation founded by her mother, as its General Secretary.[11][12] Her charitable work focuses primarily on the empowerment of women and girls in rural Rajasthan.[12] She co-founded the PDKF Store with French designer Claire Deroo in 2021.[11][13] In 2023, she collaborated with Anita Dongre and presented a fashion show called “Rewild 23” to raise money for nature and elephant conservation.[14][15] All profits from it were donated to the Nature Conservation Foundation.[14] She later founded The Palace Atelier at the City Palace, Jaipur, with Deroo in 2024.[16][17] She is a brand ambassador for brands such as Jimmy Choo and Kama Ayurveda.[18][19]
Personal life
Kumari attended the 2026 Met Gala dressed by designer Prabal Gurung; she wore a gown made from her grandmother Gayatri Devi's old chiffon saree.[20]
Awards
In 2022, Travel + Leisure India & South Asia awarded her its inaugural T+L Champion award for women empowerment.[21]
References
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- ↑ Jaipur: Gem of India{{#if:Taknet|, Taknet}. IntegralDMS(2016-07-07). ISBN 978-1-942322-05-4
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 'Princess of Jaipur' Gauravi Kumari’s style era has officially arrived. The Times of India(2025-12-20). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jaipur's princess Gauravi Kumari stuns in a series of ‘high-fashion’ looks, from glam gowns to chic blazers. See pics. Hindustan Times(2025-12-20). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ Jaipur’s royalty graces Paris ball. The Times of India(2017-11-27). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ Karan Johar's new heroine makes debut at Le Bal in Paris, Rodgers, Barry. Architectural Digest India(2017-11-28). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ After 21 years, Rajasthan ex-royal Diya Kumari, her hubby separated. The Times of India(2019-01-16). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ A princess who will be Deputy Chief Minister, Bhandari, Prakash. National Herald(2023-12-14). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ Here’s Everything To Know About Gauravi Kumari, The Modern Jaipur Royalty. ScoopWhoop(2023-05-10). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Beyond Bollywood: The new playbook for Indian brand ambassadors, Assomull, Sujata. Vogue(2025-06-03). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Gauravi Kumari On Taking Jaipur’s Heritage And Culture, Global | Grazia India. www.grazia.co.in. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ The reign makers. Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Gauravi Kumari: Royal Heritage & Modern Fashion Influence, Rosario, Moira Del. mega-asia.com(2025-09-09). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ The Anita Dongre Rewild’23 fundraiser at the City Palace in Jaipur was a tasteful display of fashion for a cause, Zamindar, Shriya. Vogue India(2023-11-06). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ Jaipur Princess Gauravi Kumari’s Palace Atelier Pays Homage to Rajasthan’s Vibrant Cultural Tapestry, Sarda, Shalbha. AD Middle East(2025-01-26). Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ↑ The Palace Atelier launches in Jaipur to blend luxury fashion and heritage crafts, Crossley, Isabelle. FashionNetwork.com(2024-04-16). Retrieved 2026-04-12.
- ↑ Kama Ayurveda gets an upgrade and a new brand ambassador, Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur. The Hindu(2025-04-11). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ Jimmy Choo announces Princess Gauravi Kumari as their new brand ambassador, Staff, Vogue. Vogue India(2024-05-21). Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ↑ At their Met Gala 2026 debut, Princess Gauravi Kumari channels Maharani Gayatri Devi while Sawai Padmanabh Singh brings the Phulghar coat to the red carpet, Staff, Vogue. Vogue India(2026-05-04). Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ↑ India’s Best Awards: Here Are The T+L Champions. Travel and Leisure Asia | India(2022-11-19). Retrieved 2026-05-05.