Beatrice named third most eligible woman

Updated 13.32 Thu Mar 01 2007

Princess Beatrice has been voted one of the world's most eligible women in a lads mag poll.

The 18-year-old Royal was ranked third by FHM readers in a list topped by Rod Stewart's daughter, Kimberly and former Baywatch babe, Carmen Electra.

The 18-year-old Royal polled third in a list topped by Rod Stewart's daughter, Kimberly and former Baywatch babe, Carmen Electra

The Duchess of York's oldest daughter edged Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding out of the top three and also eclipsed the likes of Hollywood babes Scarlett Johansson who came in fifth, Lindsay Lohan (sixth) and Keira Knightley (tenth).

The top ten is completed by tennis star Maria Sharapova (seventh), Paris Hilton (eighth), glamour model Keeley Hazell (ninth).

Others in the top 50 include model Elizabeth Jagger (25th), singer Joss Stone (36th), Big Brother star Shilpa Shetty (38th) and French Bond actress Eva Green (44th).

US President George Bush's daughters are in the top 20 - with Jenna in 17th place and Barbara at 18. Paul McCartney's estranged wife, Heather Mills, takes 49th place, one above singer Lily Allen.

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