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Royal Profile: 13 Facts about The Infanta Leonor, The Princess of Austrias

The Infanta Doña Leonor de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Ortiz, Princess of Asturias, Princess of Girona, Princess of Viana, Duchess of Montblanc, Countess of Cervera and Lady of Balaguer was born the eldest of two daughters of King Felipe VI & Queen Letizia on 31 October 2005{ Source }. The young Princess of Austrias is also the second youngest granddaughter of Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos { Source }. She has one younger sister: The Infanta Doña Sofia de Todos los Santos de Borbón y Ortiz of Spain (2007) Her godparents were her paternal grandparents, King Juan Carlos & Queen Sofia { Source ). According to the 1978 Spanish Constitution, since her parents have yet to produce a male heir (and likely won't, but you never know...), upon her father's succession as King of Spain in June 2014, she became Princess of Austrias and will later become Queen of Spain{ Source }. She began her education among the children of the Royal Guard at the Palace of El Pardo ...

Royal Profile:13 Facts about Doña María de Fátima Simoneta Luisa Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón

Doña María de Fátima Simoneta Luisa Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón was born 31 October 1968, the eldest of five children of Infanta Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz, Grandee of Spain, Dowager Viscountess de la Torre and Don Luis Gómez-Acebo y Duque de Estrada, ?th Viscount de la Torre, Grandee of Spain { Source }. She has four brothers{ Source }: Don Juan Filiberto Nicolás Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón, The Viscount de la Torre (1969) Don Bruno Alejandro Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón (1971) Don Luis Beltrán Ataúlfo Alfonso Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón (1973) Don Fernando Humberto Gómez-Acebo y de Borbón (1974) Through her brothers, she has the following current and former sisters-in-law{ Source }: Winston Holmes Carney (m. 2014) Bárbara Cano y de la Plaza (m. 2002) Laura Ponte y Martinez (m. 2004, div. 2011) Andrea Pascual Vicens (m. 2016) Mónica Martín Luque (m. 2004, div. 2013) Nadia Halamandari (m. 2016) She has the following nephews{ Source }: Alejandro Juan Gómez-Acebo y Cano (2004) G...

Royal Profile: 31 Facts about Princess Margretha, Mrs. Ambler

Princess Margaretha Désirée Victoria of Sweden, Mrs. Ambler was born on 31 October 1934 as the first child of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbottenand his wife Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha { Source }. She has three younger sisters, and a younger brother: Princess Birgitta of Sweden, Princess of Hohenzollern (1937) Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson (1943)   Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld (1938) King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (1946) Princess Margretha, Mrs. Ambler also has three brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law: Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern (m. 1961-2016, legally separated in 1990, his death) Baron Nils-August Otto Carl Niclas Silfverschiöld (1934, m. 1964) Tord Magnusson (m. 1974) Queen Silvia of Sweden (m. 1976) She is an aunt to eight nephews, four nieces, several nieces and nephews in law, and great nieces and nephews{ Source }: Prince Karl Christian of Hohenzollern (1962) Princess Nicole of Hohenzollern (1968,m.1999) Prin...

Royal Profile: Victoria von Österreich-de Bourbon-Parme

Victoria Antonia Marie-Astrid Lydia von Österreich-de Bourbon-Parme was born 30 October 2017 as the first child of Archduchess Gabriella of Austria and Prince Henri of Bourbon-Parma { Source }. She was born prior to her parents' marriage, thus will not have succession rights. She is the maternal grandchild of Archduchess Marie-Astrid, Princess of Luxembourg and Archduke Carl Christian of Austria { Source }. Her paternal grandparents are Prince Erik of Bourbon-Parma and Countess Lydia af Holstein-Ledreborg. Her parents announced their intentions to get married shortly prior to her birth, and are currently attending to their educations before getting married. It's likely that Victoria will lead a fairly normal lifestyle. She is named: Victoria: possibly for her paternal great-aunt, Princess Victoire of Bourbon-Parma Antonia: her paternal aunt, Princess Antonia of Bourbon-Parma Marie-Astrid:  her maternal grandmother Lydia: her paternal grandmother She shares ...

Royal Profile: Sophia von Lattorff

Sophia Katharina Maria von Lattorff was born 30 October 2009 as the daughter of Princess Tatiajna of Liechtenstein and Baron Philipp von Lattorff { Source }. She has an older brother, 4 older sisters and a younger brother { Source }: Lukas Maria von Lattorff (2000) Elisabeth von Lattorff (2002) Marie von Lattorff (2004) Camilla Maria Katharina von Lattorff (2005) Anna Pia Theresia Maria von Lattorff (2007) Maximilian Maria von Lattorff (2011)   It is likely given that she is not in line for the Liechtenstein throne due to Male-preference cognatic primogeniture, that she leads a fairly normal life. It is likely that she speaks German, the official language of Liechtenstein.   Other than that, very little is known about the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. They tend to keep out of the limelight.

Royal Profile: Prince Amaury of Bourbon-Parma

Prince Amaury Ives Michel Marie Joesph of Bourbon-Parma was born 30 October 1991 as the son of Prince Charles-Emmanuel of Bourbon-Parma and Constance de Ravinel{ Source }. He has three younger sisters { Source }: Princess Charlotte of Bourbon-Parma (1993) Princess Elizabeth of Bourbon-Parma ( 1996) Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parme (1999) His paternal grandparents are Prince Michel of Bourbon-Parma and Princess Yolande de Broglie-Revel (1928–2014) { Source }. He shares a birthday with his 1st cousin 1x removed, Miss Victoria Antonia Marie-Astrid Lydia von Österreich-de Bourbon-Parme.

Royal Profile: Archduke Gerhard of Austria-Este

Archduke Gerhard Thaddäus Anton Marcus d'Aviano Maria Umberto Otto Carl Amadeus of Austria-Este was born 30 October 1957, the second child of Archduke Robert of Austria-Este and Princess Margherita of Savoy-Aosta . He has the following siblings, siblings-in-law, nieces and nephews: Archduchess Maria Beatrice of Austria-Este, Countess of Arco-Zunneberg (1954) Count Riprand of Arco-Zinneberg (m. 1980) Countess Anna Theresa von und zu Arco-Zinneberg (1981) Countess Margherita von und zu Arco-Zinneberg (1983) Countess Olympia von und zu Arco-Zinneberg (1988) Countess Maximiliana Aimée Maria von und zu Arco-Zinneberg (1990) Countess Marie Gabrielle von und zu Arco-Zinneberg (1992) Countess Giorgiana von und zu Arco-Zinneberg (1997) Prince Lorenz of Belgium, The Archduke of Austria-Este (1955) (1957) Princess Astrid of Belgium, The Archduchess of Austria-Este (1962, m. 1984) Prince Amedeo of Belgium, Archduke of Austria-Este (1986) Archduchess Elisabet...

Royal Profile: 20 Facts about Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece & Denmark

Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece & Denmark was born 29 October 1998 He is the second child and eldest son of The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Greece He is a grandson of the former Queen Anne-Marie of Greece & King Constantine II of Greece { Source }. Among his godparents are{ Source }: Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark (paternal uncle) Princess Alexandra von Fürstenberg (maternal aunt) King Felipe VI of Spain (1st cousin 1x removed) Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (1st cousin 1x removed) The Duke of Cambridge (distantly related cousin-on The Duke's grandmother's side they are 3rd cousins 4x removed, and on the Duke's grandfather's side, they are 1st cousins 5x removed or something like that-if anyone wants to calculate it and leave me a comment, please do! ;)) Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden (first cousin 3x removed) Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia Doris Robbs. (family friend) He has an older sister{ Source }: Princess Mar...

Royal Profile: Countess Camilla af Rosenborg

Countess Camilla Alexandrine Cristine af Rosenborg was born 29 October 1972, one of the twin daughters of Count Christian of Rosenborg and Countess Anne Dorte of Rosenborg { Source }. She has a twin sister, a younger sister, two brothers-in-law, a former brother in law and several nieces and nephews: Countess Joesphine af Rosenborg (1972) Mikael Rosanes (m. 1998-2014, div) Julius Christian Emil Schmidt af Rosenborg (2001) Clara Dorte Elisabeth Schmidt af Rosenborg (2004) Kenneth Schmidt (relationship since at least 2015) Oscar Christian af Rosenborg (2016) Countess Feodora Mathilde Helena af Rosenborg (1975) Eric Hervè Patrice Patte (m.2004-2006, Div) Morent Rønnow (m. 2008) Caroline-Mathilde Margareth Rønnow (2009) Countess Camilla was married on 20 March 1995 to Mikael Rosanes { Source }. Together they have four children { Source }:   Anastasia Caroline Amalie Rosanes (1997) Ludwig Christian Mikael Rosanes af Rosenborg (2000) Leopold Christian I...

Royal Profile: Countess Josephine af Rosenborg

Countess Josephine Caroline Elisabeth af Rosenborg was born 29 October 1972, one of the twin daughters of Count Christian af Rosenborg and Countess Anne Dorte af Rosenborg { Source }. She has two sisters, a twin and a younger sister, as well as two brothers in law and several nieces and nephews{ Source }:     Countess Camilla af Rosenborg (1972) Mikael Rosanes (m. 1995) Anastasia Caroline Amalie Rosanes af Rosenborg (1997) Ludwig Christian Mikael Rosanes af Rosenborg  (2000) Leopold Christian Ingolf Rosanes af Rosenborg  (2005) Theodor Christian John Rosanes  (2008) Countess Feodora Mathilde Helena af Rosenborg (1975) Eric Hervè Patrice Patte (m.2004-2006, Div) Morent Rønnow (m. 2008) Caroline-Mathilde Margareth Rønnow (2009)     Countess Josephine was married on 3 October 1998 to Thomas Christian Schmidt { Source }. Together they have two children { Source }:   Julius Christian Emil Schmidt af Rosenborg (2001...

Royal Profile: Princess Sofia of Romania

Sophie de Roumanie was born on 29 October 1957 as Princess Sofia of Romania  as the daughter of Queen Anne-Marie of Romania & King Mihai of Romania { Source }. She has four sisters, several current and former brothers-in-law, { Source }: Princess Margareta, Custodian of the Crown of Romania (1949) Prince Radu of Romania (1997) Princess Elena (1950) Dr. Robin Medforth-Mills (1942-2002, 1983-1991, div) Mr. Nicholas de Roumanie Medforth-Mills (1985) Alina-Maria Binder de Roumanie Medforth-Mills (m. 2018) Miss Elisabeta Karina de Roumanie Medforth-Mills (1989) Alexander Philips Nixon McAteer (m. 1998) Mrs. Irina Walker (1953) John Kreuger (m 1983, div 2003) Michael Torsten de Roumanie Kreuger (1985) Tara Littlefeld (m. 2011) Kohen de Roumanie Kreuger (2012) Angelica Margaretta Bianca de Roumanie Kreuger Knight (1986) Richard Robert Knight (m 2009) Courtney Bianca Knight (2007) Diana Knig...

The Royal Recap of the Royals You Love: October 22-28, 2018

Austria -Count Constantin de Limburg-Stirum celebrated his 5th birthday on Thursday. Belgium -King Philippe & Queen Mathilde undertook an official state visit to Portugal on Monday and Tuesday { Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos } -Princess Élisabeth, The Duchess of Brabant celebrated her 17th birthday on Thursday. Denmark - Queen Margrethe II, Crown Princess Mary, Prince Joachim, Princess Marie, Princess Benedikte, Dowager Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg attended a traditional and festive dinner party at Christiansborg Palace for the Government, Parliament and Danish Members of the European Parliament on Wednesday { Source } -Crown Prince Fredrik  participated in the 45th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House and met with representatives from the Danish architectural firm 3XN on Wednesday { Source } -Crown Princess Mary attended the launching the Children's U-Country Calendar on Wednesday { Sourc...

Royal Profile: Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein, Duchess in Bravia

Princess Sophie Elisabeth Marie Gabrielle, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein, Duchess in Bavaria was born in Bavaria on 28 October 1967 in Munich as the eldest of the five daughters of Duke Max and Duchess Elizabeth in Bavaria { Source }:  She is a direct descendant of the last King of Bavaria. Ludwig III (1845-1921) was her great-great-grandfather { Source }.   Duchess Marie-Caroline in Bravia, Duchess of Wuttenberg (1969 Duke Philipp of Wurttemberg Duchess   Sophie   Anastasia Assunta Marie Pauline of Württemberg (1994), Count Maximilien d'Andigné (1989, m. 2018 Duchess   Pauline Philippa Adelheid Helena Marie of Württemberg (1997) Duke   Carl-Theodor Philipp Maria Max Emanuel of Württemberg (1999) Duchess   Anna Maximiliana Elizabeth Mariella Marie of Württemberg (2007) Duchess   Helena Eugenie   Maria Donatha Mechthild in Bavaria (1972) Duchess   Elisabeth Marie   Christine Franziska in Bavaria (1973 ...

Royal Profile: Julia Ogilvy

Julia Caroline Ogilvy was born Julia Caroline Rawlinson on born 28 October 1964 as the daughter of Charles Rawlinson{ Source }. She married James Robert Bruce Ogilvy on 30 July 1988 { Source }. Together, they have two children: Flora Alexandra Ogilvy (1994) Alexander Charles Ogilvy (1996) Ogilvy has had a successful business career, and was involved with the managing director of Hamilton & Inches Jewellers for several years{ Source }. She also has served as the non-executive director of Lloyds TSB Scotland{ Source } In 1992, she received the Scottish Business Achievement Award from The Princess Royal. In 2007 she won the Ernst and Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award for her work with ProjectScotland, a charity of which she is the Founder and Chairman. She also works for the Scottish Executive on social and community charity programmes. Her husband is currently 50th in succession for the British throne, followed by their two children