Vanellope Von Schweetz Vanellope is transformed into a princess during Ralph Breaks The Internet, but she is not considered to be an official Disney Princess. This may be because Vanellope says herself: Her code may say she is a princess, but she is actually a racer.

The most prominent member of the official Disney Princess lineup who is not technically a princess by birth or marriage is Mulan. Unlike characters like Snow White (birth) or Belle (marriage), Mulan is the daughter of a retired soldier and eventually marries Li Shang, who is a high-ranking military officer (a General), not royalty. She was included in the franchise because of her "heroic spirit" and the fact that she was granted a high status by the Emperor himself. Another notable mention is Pocahontas; while often called a "princess" by Western standards because she is the daughter of a Chief, the Powhatan tribe did not use a European monarchical system, so the title is technically a misnomer. However, within the official Disney "Princess" brand rules, Mulan is the only one who does not hold a royal title in her story at all, yet she remains a core member of the group due to her immense popularity and bravery.