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40.16m  /  131'9 | princess | 2020.

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  • RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) classification
  • Interior design from Princess
  • Sleeps 10 overnight

The 40.16m/131'9" motor yacht 'Princess 40M' was built by Princess in the United Kingdom at their Plymouth shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Princess and she was completed in 2020. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Princess.

Guest Accommodation

Princess 40M has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising one VIP cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with teak decks, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin diesel MTU (12V 4000 M73L) engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 23 knots. Her water tanks store around 880 Gallons of fresh water. She was built to RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) classification society rules.

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The Princess 40m brings together the best of luxury, performance and premium quality the British shipyard is known for. The first tri-deck, semi-custom model from Princess Yachts, this award-winning model has garnered plenty of fans over the years. The innovative resin-infused construction and sleek design are sure to turn heads, no matter where you go. She also features several of elements usually found on superyachts 45m or 50m in size. The main deck saloon and dining area are extensive and bright, while the elegant guest cabins, complete with the full-beam master suite, reflect true luxury and space in turn. 

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About princess 40m yacht model:.

Princess 40M is a series of Superyacht 132ft/40.16m superyachts built in in by Princess. 7 Princess 40M yachts were delivered so far, with the first of these series, motor yacht Seed in 2019 , followed by 2016 Le Verseau , 2015 X5 , 2015 Odyssey , 2014 Solaris , 2013 Flying Fish , 2012 IMPERIAL PRINCESS BEATRICE .

Created to a design of Bernard Olesinski/Princess Design Studio, 40M has a Planing GRP hull and GRP superstructure driven by 2 x MTU 12V 4000 M93L engines to a maximum speed of 23 knots while comfortably cruising at 21 knots. The fuel tank has a capacity of 29345l/6450gal what allows a yacht to cover 2100 nautical miles without the need to refuel. Princess 40M has a beam of 8.02m/27ft. The gross tonnage of this Superyacht Princess is 395 gross tons. That shows exactly how much interior space this yacht has.

Princess 40M can accommodate up to 10 or 12 people in 5 or 6 elegant staterooms to be assisted by a total of 7 crew members with 4 cabins for crew members.

Accommodation

The Superyacht Princess 40M luxury interior sleeps up to 10 or 12 guests in 5 or 6 staterooms. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

Princess 40M impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal yacht for socialising and entertaining with family and friends.

Construction & dimensions

Princess 40M features a Planing GRP hull and GRP superstructure. She was built to RINA Commercial/MCA LY3 Unrestricted classification society rules.

Princess 40M is equipped with a ABT TRAC (Fin Type - Zero Speed) stabilisation system which reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother more enjoyable cruising experience underway.

Performance

Powered by 2 x MTU 12V 4000 M93L 2 x 3 509 HP engines and driven by Shaft drive Superyacht Princess 40M is capable of a top speed of 23 knots, and comfortably cruises at 21 knots. With her 29345 litres fuel tanks she has a maximum range of 2100 nautical miles economic cruising speed. Her water tanks carry 5100 litres of fresh water.

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The flagship Princess 40M is a sublime expanse of interior and exterior living space which can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests and seven crew in complete privacy. Constructed to world-class standards and with enviable presence, she delivers class-leading levels of luxury and build detailing. She also offers enormous scope for customisation, enabling owners to create their ultimate yacht.

Sleek looks disguise the tri-deck yacht’s enormous interior which offers considerably more volume than many rivals of the same length, whilst great attention has been paid to achieving the highest recognised standards for quietness and comfort. Drop down balconies transform the main saloon into a spectacular area for entertaining and relaxing with a formal dining area enjoying extensive views through panoramic windows.

The magnificent owners suite takes pride of place forward of the main deck and is exceptionally spacious with a palatial bathroom which can be specified as individual ‘his and hers’ if required. It also features expansive walk-in wardrobes and an ante-room which owners can specify to suit their requirements. Space below deck is exceptional and can accommodate up to five additional staterooms with ease.

Attention to detail, and to guest comfort, are evident throughout, in everything right down to the under floor heating in all guest bathrooms. A grand central staircase links each deck from the sundeck to the lower accommodation and the crew can circulate around the boat using their own discrete stairway between decks.

Superb sea-keeping is augmented with an impressive cruising range, achieved through engineered weight reduction and the latest infused moulding technology.

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Specifications

  • 12,900,000 EUR

Location Italy

Project No. DY22526

Key features

  • 5 cabin layout
  • Fendi Casa interior design
  • Tender garage with stern access
  • Spacious beach club

Introducing the Princess 40m, MY “X5.” Constructed in 2015 by Princess Yachts, the Princess 40m "X5" is a luxurious motor yacht measuring 40.20 meters. Featuring a beam of 8.02 meters and a draft of 2.29 meters, she boasts a GRP hull and superstructure, resulting in a gross tonnage of 395 tons. Propelled by MTU 12V 4000 M93L engines, the yacht achieves a maximum speed of 23 knots and maintains a cruising speed of 18 knots. The estimated maximum range for X5 is an impressive 2100 nautical miles. "X5" features bespoke interior styling in collaboration with Fendi Casa, the Princess Design Studio and her owner, aiming to evoke a sense of “timeless luxury.” Gloss cherry wood and classic cream leathers, fabrics, and furniture are accented with bright velvets and satins, creating a truly elegant atmosphere. Within the main deck saloon, every element, including furniture, seating, lighting, fabrics, and accessories, is adorned with the Fendi brand. The dining section boasts a Macassar ebony table illuminated by a back-lit Onyx panel against the bulkhead. The five-cabin layout includes a main deck master suite with a private dressing area, “His” and “Her” walk-in wardrobes, and has been adorned with accents of red. The lower deck comprises four guest cabins, each with an en-suite bathroom, showcasing Fendi fabrics, furniture, and accessories, each adorned with distinct color schemes. The VIP cabin at the aft showcases lively yellow velvets and opulent gold silks. On both the port and starboard sides, the double en-suite cabins are adorned in blues and greens, featuring a luxurious red Fendi bed cover, cushions, and dressing chair for the forward VIP. Marble has been used to individualize each bathroom. The Master en-suite, in particular, utilizes the rare Nero Portoro marble in the shower to create a striking contrast with neutral marble used for the bath and flooring. The upper deck features a sky lounge with large windows that welcome ample natural light into the space. An L-shaped seating area is complemented by additional Fendi Casa chairs and a television. In addition to accommodating 10 guests, the Princess 40M X5 provides quarters for seven crew members distributed among three cabins.

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ABOUT THE 40M

After five hulls delivered, including the spectacular Anka known for her turquoise blue hull color, the Princess Yachts 40M has become a popular option for owners wanting the advantages of a production yacht with the ability for a certain amount of personalization that a custom yacht design provides. The Princess factory and its network offer confidence to buyers that not only will the re-sale value hold on their new Princess, but the dealer and service network to take care of their customer’s needs it second to none. The Princess 40M is the ideal long-range tri-deck cruising yacht for its technically advanced construction and design, luxurious interior accommodations, and the quality control that only the Princess factory in England could achieve.

SI Yachts is one of the leading Princess Yachts dealers in North America and we would be happy to work with you on finding the right vessel. If you are considering a pre-owned Princess , we can not only assist with finding potential boats on the brokerage market, but often have access to boats that are not yet listed. Email us today at [email protected] and we will connect you with one of our Princess specialists.

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SPECIFICATIONS

  • Beam 26' 4"
  • Draft 7' 6"
  • Displacement 395,000 lbs.
  • Engine Manufacturer MTU
  • Fuel Capacity 6,455 gallons

Over 200,000 man hours and 24,500 square feet of composite material went into the design and build of the first Princess 40M. As with all Princess Yachts, the construction process is state-of-the-art with the finest machinery and the most skilled craftsmen in the world. The entire hull is resin-infused resulting in a strong platform, but lighter weight for better performance.

Starting at the rear of the yacht, there is a 10’ swim platform adjacent to the tender and toy garage that is cleverly known as a ‘teak beach club’. Owners have the opportunity here to use the swim platform to lounge in the sun or as a place to launch into the water with scuba gear. The garage has plenty of room for a tender, jet ski’s, diving equipment, and all of your water toys on board. Teak staircases lead up both sides from the garage to the amazing aft cockpit which features U-shaped seating with two pedestal tables for al fresco dining along with a convenient wet bar.

As you walk in through the salon, guests are welcomed with a small lobby which can make a perfect greeting area for large parties or gatherings in the salon. The beam of the Princess 40M is 26’ 4” which gave the designers the opportunity to create spacious, open rooms, but Princess took this space a step further by adding port and starboard balconies that drop down and create an outside patio literally on the side of the yacht. Adjacent to the salon seating is the formal dining area which can comfortably seat eight people. The panoramic windows in the dining space provide excellent views and there is plenty of room for serving and pouring cocktails.

Overnight accommodations on the Princess 40M will have guests never wanting to leave. The standard layout offers five staterooms each with their own en suite head that can sleep 12 guests. The owner’s suite is found forward on the main deck and stretches the entire beam. The master stateroom is almost 600 square feet and is lined with big windows and lots of room to walk around. The king-sized berth is in the middle of the room in front of a hidden flatscreen television. There are two separate heads inside the owner’s suite with separate sinks as well as a spa tub in one and a walk-in shower in the other.

Princess chose a popular propulsion package for the 40M so owners could cruise comfortably and efficiently, but also have some speed if needed. Twin MTU V12 4000 M93L 3508hp diesel engines power the 40M can cruise at 20-21 knots and reach a top-end speed of over 23 knots. When dropped down to 10 knots, owners can expect a range of over 2,000 nautical miles.

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Meghan Markle smiling with bare shoulders which reveal a cross necklace

They may be estranged, but Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle still have one thing left in common.

The future Queen and the woman who sees herself as the true queen of California are both lucky enough to dip into the priceless jewelry collection that belonged to Princess Diana, the mother-in-law neither of them knew.

While in Nigeria on her three-day faux-royal tour with Prince Harry last weekend, Markle, 42, displayed a delicate diamond cross that glinted in the sun as she attended a reception for military families in Abuja.

Meghan Markle in a long strapless white dress wearing a cross necklace, with Prince harry in a light tan suit standing behind her

Sources told Page Six that the never-before-seen necklace was gifted to Markle by her husband and was from his mother’s private collection.

“Diana remains a prominent force in Harry’s life and as a result, Meghan’s,” a source who knows the couple told us.

“So much of his work is inspired by his mum, and it’s evident how much she still means to him.

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“A gift to his wife that once belonged to his mother is incredibly meaningful and that isn’t lost on his wife.”

The appearance of the cross has set off intrigue, however, as to its origin.

One London socialite who knows Markle mused to page Six, “Meghan likes to curate her jewelry to tell a certain story.

Diana holding a bouquet of flowers, wearing a white high-collar bolero over a white dress. She is smiling, has shorter hair and the Lover's Knot tiara.

“I find it hard to believe that she’s been sitting on this necklace for 5 years.”

Additionally, Diana, who died aged 37 in August 1997, was never pictured wearing the piece of jewelry in public.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wave from the seats of an open-top car. She is wearing a white halter top, he is wearing a black double-breasted tuxedo jacket, white shirt and black bow tie.

“No — I didn’t recognize this at all,” said one insider who worked closely with Diana.

“In fact, Diana was ever the professional and she generally avoided wearing religious motifs of any kind because they have the potential to offend people, so she would never usually wear such a thing.”

Indeed, Diana was pictured wearing a cross in public just twice: once, her own, which she donated to charity and once with a cross she had borrowed from a friend.

Princess Diana holds a toddler in her arms who lifts a necklace into her hands.

The cross she owned was seen when, while hugging HIV-positive children in San Paulo, Brazil, in April 1991, one little baby reached up to grab her gold cross necklace.

The princess donated the cross and chain for a charity auction which was to take place early in September 1997.

It was put in storage for 20 years following her death and then reportedly sold to an Australian collector for an undisclosed amount.

Princess Diana smiling and wearing a long black dress with ruffled purple collar and ruffled collars and lower half. She is wearing a large jeweled pectoral cross on a rope of pearls.

The borrowed cross was the impressively large Attallah Cross — a pendant made of square-cut amethysts accentuated by circular diamonds in the 1920s by Garrard, the royal family’s longtime jeweler and bought in the 1980s by Diana’s friend, businessman Naim Attallah, who loaned it to her for a charity gala.

Most notably, Diana wore the cross on a necklace in October 1987, when she paired it with a Catherine Walker dress to a charity gala in London.

In January 2023 it went up for auction in London and was sold for $197,453. The lucky owner who outbid everyone? Kim Kardashian .

Princess Kate in a purple coat and pill-box hat with a diamond brooch.

In fact, the full extent of Diana’s gem collection remains as mysterious as the origin’s of Meghan’s new neckwear.

When she died in 1997, Diana’s will left her money, around $34m before taxes at the time, to her sons, and asked for them to get three-quarters of her physical possessions. Her 17 godchildren would share the other quarter.

Her executors changed parts of the will , limiting her godchildren to one memento each, handing William and Harry all of her jewels.

Princess Diana in a swimsuit, apparently tiger print, wearing sunglasses and a life vest. Her sons are in front of her, Prince Harry in a white t-shirt and blue shorts and Prince William looking down in a white t-shirt marked "Totally tennis" with a large tennis ball logo. They are on rocks and in front of them appears to be an inflatable boat.

That change may have been influenced by a special “letter of wishes” which was revealed during a bizarre court case in 2002 , when Diana’s butler Paul Burrell was accused of stealing 301 items from her apartment after her death.

During the trial Burrell’s attorney revealed that Diana had written to her future executors, “I would like you to allocate all my jewelry to the share to be held by my sons, so that their wives may, in due course, have it or use it. I leave the exact division of the jewelry to your discretion.”

The trial, incidentally, ended when Queen Elizabeth stepped in at the 11th hour to tell her staff that she “had a recollection” that Burrell had had permission to take items from Diana’s apartment, none of which were jewelry.

Princess Diana in a pink button-down shirt and her butler Paul Burrell in a white polo

Both William and Harry’s engagements and marriages have brought at least some items from their mother’s collection into the public light, although many pieces of jewelry worn by Diana have never been seen since her death.

But the best-known of Diana’s jewels — her engagement ring, designed by Garrard and featuring a 12-carat blue oval sapphire, surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds, set on a white-gold band of 18 karats — was unveiled in 2010 on Kate’s hand, to gasps, when she and William announced their own engagement.

“I thought it was quite nice because obviously, she’s not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all — this was my way of keeping her close to it all,” William said.

Kate Middleton with her arm through Prince William's as they stare into each other's eyes in front of a gold picture frame.

Kate called the choice, “very, very special” and called the ring “beautiful”, adding, “I just hope I look after it.”

Even that ring has intrigue swirling around it.

There were longtime rumors that Harry had initially picked the ring after Diana’s death but then given it to William to show his approval of Kate.

Princess Kate wearing a green emerald choker and green off the shoulder dress

Burrell, the former butler, offered a particularly detailed version in which Harry chose the ring, saying, “I remember when I held mummy’s hand when I was a small boy and that ring always hurt me because it was so big.”

But in his memoir, “Spare,” Harry hit back, saying,”The papers published florid stories about the moment I realized Willy and Kate were well matched, the moment I appreciated the depth of their love and thus decided to gift Willy the ring I’d inherited from Mummy, the legendary sapphire, a tender moment between brothers, a bonding moment for all three of us, and absolute rubbish: none of it ever happened.

“I never gave Willy that ring because it wasn’t mine to give. He already had it,” he added, “He’d asked for it after Mummy died, and I’d been more than happy to let it go.”

Meghan Markle wearing a white off the shoulder dress and laughing into a microphone

Meghan’s own engagement ring has ties to Diana. It is made up of three diamonds, with three-karat stone in the center flanked by two smaller stones on the sides.

The two side stones are from Diana’s personal collection, while the center stone is from Botswana, a country that is close to Harry’s heart. Celebrity jeweler Lorraine Schwartz has since added more diamonds to the band .

Both Kate and Meghan have been frequently seen in Diana’s pieces.

Kate has worn the Lover’s Knot tiara , known as being a favorite of Diana’s, several times.

Kate Middleton in a tiara smiling

She has also worn pearl earrings given to Diana as a wedding present alongside a pearl bracelet designed by Nigel Milne that Diana wore with her “Elvis” outfit in Hong Kong in 1981.

Not to be outdone, Markle wore Princess Diana’s aquamarine ring to her wedding reception in May 2018.

And she also wore Diana’s delicate tennis bracelet belonging to Diana for her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sitting in wicker chairs facing Oprah Winfrey who can be seen from behind

She chose it because, a spokesperson told the Today Show , “they wanted to wear the bracelet to have [Harry’s] mother there with them during the interview.”

The interest in Diana is not, of course, confined to William, Harry and their wives.

Darren Julien, who runs Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, recently sold a single Diana evening dress by Jacques Azagury for more than $1.1 million.

“Anything out there that was Diana’s is going for crazy money, we’re seeing all time records,” he told Page Six.

Megan Markle in a halter top wearing a watch and bracelet.

The house has an upcoming auction of items associated with Diana and Julien said that crowds in Hong Kong flocked to an exhibition of them.

He has also never seen Markle’s cross necklace before, he told Page Six, adding, “It doesn’t mean that she didn’t wear it, of course.”

He said that with photographic proof that it was Diana’s, the necklace would likely sell for up to $50,000.

“But, they will never sell it,” he said.

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