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Royal Profile: Prince Fumihito of Akishino

Prince Fumihito of Akishino was born 30 November 1965, the second son of Emperor Akhito & Empress Michiko of Japan { Source }. The Prince has two siblings, two siblings-in-law, and niece { Source }:     Crown Prince Naruhito (1960) Crown Princess Masako (m. 1993) Princess Aiko, Princess Toshi (2001) Princess Sayako, Mrs. Yoshiki Kuroda (1969) Yoshiki Kuroda (m. 2005)     Like his siblings education, his is also extensive. He holds a Political Studies degree from Gakushuin University{ Source }. After that, he moved to England to study at the University of Oxford for two years { Source }. In 1996, he received his PhD from the National University for General Research{ Source }.   The second son and second in line for the Japanese Imperial Crown holds many honorary postitions. Some of these positions include { Source }: Imperial House Council (Reserve Member) Yamashina Institute for Ornithology(President) Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums Ja

Royal Profile: Don Carlos Fitz-James Stuant de Solis, The 22nd Count of Osorno

Don Carlos Fitz-James Stuart de Solís, The 22nd Count of Osorno was born 29 November 1991 as the younger of two sons of the current Duke and Matilda de Solis y Martinez de Campos { Source }. He has an older brother { Source }:   Fernando Fitz-James Stuart de Solís, 15th Duke of Huéscar (1990)   His grandmother was The Duchess of Alba { Source }.   As he is just Spanish Nobility, not very much is known about him. He likely leads a fairly normal life.

Royal Profile: Prince Liam de Nassau

Prince Liam Henri Hartmut de Nassau was born 28 November 2016 as the first son and second child of Prince Félix of Luxembourg and Princess Claire of Luxembourg { Source }. He has one older sister{ Source }: Princess Amalia Gabriela Maria Theresa de Nassau (2014) He was baptized at the Vatican on 28 April 2017 with the following godparents: Prince Sébastien of Luxembourg (paternal uncle) Miss Anna-Maria Pamin (friend of his mother's) current Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg Luxembourg, Prince Liam is in succession for the throne in 4th place after his uncle, father and sister. He will likely grow up learning to speak French (his father's native tongue), German (his mother's native tongue) and probably English.

Royal Profile: Emma van Vollenhoven

Emma Francisca Catharina van Vollenhoven was born 28 November 2006 as the daughter of Prince Pieter-Christiaan van Oranje-Nassau, van Vollenhoven & Princess Anita van Oranje-Nassau, van Vollenhoven { Source }. She has a younger brother{ Source }: Pieter Anton Maurits Erik van Vollenhoven (2008) Prior to her great-aunt Beatrix's abdication in 2013, she was distantly in line for the Dutch throne. However, with the abdication, she and her family lost their succession rights. It is likely that she lives a fairly normal lifestyle. She is a granddaughter of Princess Margriet of The Netherlands and Pieter van Vollenhoven { Source }

Royal Profile: Clara Schmidt af Rosenborg

Clara Dorthe Elisabeth Schmidt af Rosenborg was born 28 November 2004 as the daughter of daughter of Thomas Christian Schmidt and Countess Josephine Caroline Elisabeth af Rosenborg { Source }.     She has an older brother and a younger maternal half-brother { Source }: Julius Christian Emil Schmidt af Rosenborg (2001) Oscar Christian af Rosenborg (2016)         This youngster holds no royal title, or succession rights, but as a 1st cousin 2x removed, she is kind of part of the Royal Family, but not really. Because she isn't technically part of the Royal Family, little is known about her and she likely leads a normal lifestyle.   In 2013, she was likely among the children during her grandfather's funeral{ Photos }

Royal Profile: Princess Maria Theresia von Thurn and Taxis

Princess Maria Theresia Ludowika Klothilde Helene Alexandra von Thurn und Taxis was born 28 November 1980 as the first child and elder daughter of Johannes, 11th Prince of Thurn und Taxis and his wife, Gloria, Princess of Thurn and Taxis { Source }. She has two younger siblings{ Source }: Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis (1981) Albert II, 12th Prince of Thurn und Taxis (1986)     She and her siblings grew up on the family's estate, Schloss St. Emmeram, and attended local schools. To get her required German University entrance exams, Gloria sent her to England to complete her secondary education. In 2002, she began studying sociology, psychology and communication in Spain { Source }. In 2004, she returned to London, where she studied media studies with a focus on film and directing { Source }   In 2001, she sued the Bauer Media Group in German's Higher Regional Courts of Hamburg due to fabricated photograph montages in one of their magazines and claims sh

Royal Profile: Princess Désirée of Hohenzollern

Princess Désirée Margarethe Victoria Louise Sibylla Katharina Maria of Hohenzollern was born 27 November 1963 as the only daughter and middle child of Prince Johann Georg von Hohenzollern and of his wife Princess Birgitta of Sweden { Source }. She has two brothers, two sisters-in-law, two nephews and a niece { Source }:     Prince Carl Christian of Hohenzollern (1962) Princess Nicole of Hohenzollern (1968,m.1999) Prince Nikolas of Hohenzollern (1999) Prince Hubertus of Hohenzollern (1966) Uta Maria König (1964, m. 2000) Prince Lennart Carl Christian of Hohenzollern ( 2001-2001) Princess Vivianne of Hohenzollern (2009) Princess Désirée married HIH Heinrich Franz Josef Georg Maria, Count of Ortenburg on 6 October 1990{ Source }. Together, they have three children{ Source }: Hereditary Count Carl Theodor von Ortonburg (1992) Friedrich-Hubertus Graf von Ortonburg (1995) Carolina Gräfin von Ortonburg (1997) The only daughter of Prince Johann Georg von Hohenz

Royal Profile: Louis Ducruet

Louis Robert Paul Ducruet was born on 26 November 1992 in Monaco as the elder of two children of Princess Stephanie of Monaco and Daniel Ducruet{ Source }. He has a sister, an older half brother, a younger maternal half sister and a younger paternal half sister{ Source }: Michael Ducruet (1992, paternal half brother, about 10 months older) Pauline Grace Maguy Ducruet (full sister, 1994) Camille Marie Kelly Gottlieb (maternal half sister, 1998) Linoué Ducruet (guessing here, 2011?) His maternal aunt and uncle, Princess Caroline of Hanover and Prince Albert II of Monaco  (maternal uncle) are his godparents (Source: The Royal House of Monaco: Dynasty of Glamour, Tragedy & Scandal , p 254). He attended local Monaco public schools, until he was uprooted when he, his mother and sisters joined the circus. He has also studied in Switzerland (briefly), France and the USA. He is fluent in several languages, including French, lang Monégasque and Italian. During the ea

Royal Profile: Princess Marie of Hanover, Countess von Houchburg

Princess Marie Viktoria Luise Hertha Friederikeof Hanover, Countess von Houchburg was born 26 November 1952 as the eldest child of Ernest Augustus IV, Prince of Hanover (1914–1987) and his wife, Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (1925–1980) { Source }.   Princess Marie has the following younger brothers and sisters, siblings-in-law, nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews{ Source }: Prince Ernst August V of Hanover (1954) Chantall Houlichi Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover (1983) Princess Ernest Augustus of Hanover (Ekaterina Malysheva, married 2017) Princess Elisabeth of Hanover (2018) Prince of Hanover (2019) Prince Christian of Hanover (1985) Alessandra de Osma (engaged, expected marriage March 2018) Princess Caroline of Monaco, Princess of Hanover Princess Alexandra of Hanover (1999) Prince Ludwig of Hanover (1955-1988) Princess Isabella Prince Otto (1988) Princess Olga of Hanover (1958) Princess Alexandra

The Royal Recap of the Royals You Love: November 19-25, 2018

Belgium -King Philippe & Queen Mathilde  wrapped up a  two day state visit from France on Monday { Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }{ Photos }. On Thursday, they took part in a ceremony with Certified Court suppliers, as well as several new titulars of existing Certified Court suppliers at the Royal Palace { Photos } -King Philippe attended an academic session and opening of the exhibition The Colours of liberation-the tapestry tells at the invitation of the Federal Parliament on Thursday { Photos } Bulgaria -Prince Umberto celebrated his 19th birthday on Tuesday. -Princess Sofia celebrated her 19th birthday on Tuesday. Denmark -Queen Margrethe II visited the Anniversary Day at the Royal Livgarde at Livgardens Kaserne on Wednesday { Source } -Crown Prince Fredrik & Crown Princess Mary awarded the Crown Prince's Prize 2018 on Saturday { Source } -Crown Princess Mary  attended the 2018 Children's Day events and was a recipi

Royal Profile: The Infante Dinis de Herédia de Bragança, Duke of Porto

The Infante Dinis de Santa Maria Miguel Gabriel Rafael Francisco João de Herédia de Bragança, Duke of Porto was born 25 November 1999 the youngest child of Duarte Pio and Isabel Inês , Duke and Duchess of Braganza{ Source }.   Among his godparents were Sebastião Castro Curvelo de Herédia, and Princess Anna Cecilia of Bourbon-Sicily { Source }.   He has an older brother and sister{ Source }:     Infante Alfonso (1996) Infanta Maria Fracisca (1997)     Due to the Portuguese throne being defunct, it's likely that Dinis and his elder siblings lead fairly normal lives. Presently, Dinis is 2nd in line for the defunct Portuguese throne after his father and brother.

Royal Profile: Anastasia Rosanes af Rosenborg

Anastasia Caroline Amalie Rosanes af Rosenborg was born 24 November 1997 as the eldest child and only daughter of Countess Camilla af Rosenborg and Mikael Rosanes { Source }. She has three younger brothers{ Source }:   Ludwig Christian Mikael Rosanes af Rosenborg (2000) Leopold Christian Ingolf Rosanes af Rosenborg (2005) Theodor Christian John Rosanes (2008)     She is distantly related to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark...his grandfather was a cousin of Queen Margrethe II's. She is not in line for succession due to her grandfather not seeking parliamentary approval for his marriage to his commoner grandmother. Therefore, she performs no public functions on behalf of the monarchy and likely lives a relatively normal life and little is known about her. However, she did attend her grandfather's funeral in May 2013 { Photos }.

Royal Profile: Guillermo Gómez-Acebo y Cano

Guillermo Gómez-Acebo y Cano was born on 23 November 2005 as the second son of Don Bruno Alejandro Gomez-Acebo y de Borbon & Bárbara Cano y de la Plaza { Source }. He has two siblings { Source }: Alejandro Juan Gomez-Acebo y Cano (2004) Alvaro Gomez-Acebo y Cano ( 2011) He is the grandson of Infanta Pilar, The Duchess of Badajoz { Source }. He is currently not in succession nor *technically* eligible for succession, depending on how you see his grandmother's abdication. His grandmother renounced her rights to the Spanish throne upon her marriage, but due to it being before the Constitution it is debated whether or not it holds today. It is long debated whether or not she and her family have Spanish succession rights or not as the Spanish Constitution section 57 states{ Source }: The Crown of Spain shall be inherited by the successors of H. M. Juan Carlos I de Borbón, the legitimate heir of the historic dynasty. Succession to the throne shall follow t

Royal Profile: Lady Emily Lascelles-Shard

Lady Emily Tsering Lascelles-Shard was born 23 November 1975 as the eldest child and only daughter of The 8th Earl of Harewood and Margaret Rosalind Messenger { Source }. She has has three younger brothers, three sisters-in-law and two nephews{ Source }: The Hon. Benjamin Lascelles (1978) Carolina Valez Robledo (m. 2009){ Source } Mateo Lascelles (2013) Alexander Edgar Lascelles, Viscount Lascelles (1980) Laleh Yeganegy (never married) Leo Cyrus Anthony Lascelles (2008) Annika Elizabeth Lascelles, Viscountess Lascelles (1984, m. 2017) The Hon. Edward Lascelles (1982) Sophie Cartlidge (m. 2014) Her paternal grandmother was The Princess Mary, The Princess Royal, the eldest daughter of King George V and Queen Mary { Source }, thus making her a 1st cousin 1x removed from Queen Elizabeth II via George V. Lady Emily and her brother The Hon. Benjarmin were born out of wedlock, thus do not have claims to the British throne or Harewood titles { Source

Royal Profile: Isabel Inês de Herédia, The Duchess of Braganza

Isabel Inês de Herédia, The Duchess of Braganza was born 22 November 1966 as the daughter of D. Jorge de Heredia and Dª Raquel Leonor Pinheiro Curvelo { Source }.   She spent her childhood years residing between Portugal and Angola{ Source }. In 1976, her family moved to Brazil{ Source }.   She spent her early educational years at the Colégio das Doroteias { Source }. After her family's 1976 move to Brazil, she began studying at S.Paulo, no Colégio de S. Luís, da Companhia de Jesus, graduating in 1988{ Source }. From there, she attended the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, where she studied Business Administration, graduating in 1990 { Source }. After graduation, she returned to Portugal to work for the BMF Society of Asset Management, SA{ Source }. She remained with this company until 1995 { Source }.       On May 13, 1995, she married Duarte, Duke of Braganza { Source }. Together, they have three children{ Source }: Infante Alfonso (1996) Infanta Maria Fracisca (

Royal Recap: Monégasque National Day 2018

Day 1: 17 November 2018 Prince Albert II, and Princess Charlene distributed gifts to the elderly Monégasque residents at the Monégasque Red Cross Headquarters { Photos } Day 2: Presentation Awards by Princess Caroline of Hanover, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Stephanie of Monaco. Day 3: 19 November 2018  Morning: Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, Princess Caroline of Hanover, Princess Stephanie, Andrea Albert Pierre Casiraghi, Pierre Rainier Stefano Casiraghi,  Stefano Ercole Carlo Casiraghi-Borromeo, Princess Alexandra of Hanover,Pauline Ducruet and Louis Ducruet attend the honor court  ceremony prior to the church service. At the church were: Prince Albert II, Princess Charlene, Princess Caroline of Hanover, Princess Stephanie, Andrea Albert Pierre Casiraghi, Pierre Rainier Stefano Casiraghi,  Beatrice Borromeo-Casiraghi, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Pauline Ducruet and Louis Ducruet During the parade, on the balcony were: Prince Albert II, Princess Cha

Royal Profile: Diego Dailly

Diego Marie Michel Louis Alexis Dailly was born 20 November 2003 as the eldest son of Princess Adélaïde d'Orléans & Pierre-Louis Étienne Marcel Éric Dailly{ Source }. He has two younger siblings{ Source }: Almudena Marie Sarah Béatrice Aline Dailly (2004) Gaetano Dailly (2009) He is a grandson of Prince Michel d'Orléans, Comte d'Evreux . He likely leads a fairly normal lifestyle.

Royal Profile: Princess Sofia of Bulgaria

Princess Sofia of Bulgaria was born 20 November 1999 as the daughter of Prince Konstantin-Assen of Bulgaria and Maria Garcia de la Rasilla y de Gortazar { Source }. She has a twin brother, Umberto { Source }.   Her godparents are{ Source }:   King Felipe VI of Spain (friend of her father's) Maria Gortazar Ybarra (maternal grandmother)   In addition to her brother, she also shares a birthday with Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Countess von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth.     She likely lives the average life of a 19 year old. Not much is publicly known about her.

Royal Profile: Prince Umberto of Bulgaria

Prince Umberto of Bulgaria was born 20 November 1999 as the son of Prince Konstantin-Assen of Bulgaria and Maria Garcia de la Rasilla y de Gortazar { Source }. He has a twin sister, Sofia{ Source }.     His godparents are{ Source }: Ramon Ros Bigeriego Queen Margarita of Bulgaria (paternal grandmother)     In addition to his sister, he also shares a birthday with Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Countess von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth.     He likely lives the average life of a 19 year old. Not much is publicly known about him.

Royal Profile: Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Countess von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth

Princess Alexandra Rosemarie Ingrid Benedikte of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Countess von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth   was born 20 November 1970 as the second child and elder daughter of Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Richard, the 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg { Source }. She has two siblings, a brother-in-law, an almost sister-in-law,  a niece, and a nephew { Source }: Gustav, 7th Prince of Sayn-Wittengenstein-Berleburg (1969) Carina Axelsson (not married) Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittengenstein-Berleburg (1975) Mr. Alexander Johannsmann Master Konstantin Gustav Heinrich Richard Johannsmann (2010) Miss Louisa Margareta Benedikte Hanna Johannsmann (2015) Under the succession rules set by her grandfather stating that she and her siblings needed to take up permanent residence in order in Denmark in order to succeed the throne{ Source }. Due to her being raised in Germany, she is not in line for the Danish

Royal Profile: Prince Gaston d'Orléans

Prince Gaston Louis Antoine Marie d'Orléans was born 19 November 2009 as the eldest son of Prince Jean of Orléans, Duke of Vendome & Maria Magdalena Philomena Juliana Johanna de Tornos y Steinhart { Source }. He has three younger sisters and a younger brother:   Princess Antoinette Léopoldine Jeanne Marie d'Orleans (2012) Princess Louise-Marguerite Eléonore Marie d'Orleans (2014) Prince Joseph Gabriel David Marie d'Orleans (2016) Princess Jacinthe Élisabeth-Charlotte Marie of Orléans ( 2018 His six godparents are:   Prince Eudes, Duke of Angoulême (paternal uncle) Magdalena de Tornos (maternal aunt) Prince Carlo of Bourbon-Two Scilies, The Duke of Castro Princess Astrid of Belgium, The Archduchess of Austria-Este Count François-Pierre de Feydeau Magdalena, Countess de El Abra Prince Gaston likely will lead a fairly normal lifestyle.  

Royal Profile: Pieter van Vollenhoven

Pieter Anton Maurits Erik van Vollenhoven was born 19 November 2008 as the second child of Prince Pieter-Christiaan Michiel of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven & Princess Anita Theodora of Orange-Nassau, van Vollenhoven-van Eijk { Source }. He has one sister { Source }:   Emma Francisca Catharina van Vollenhoven (2006)     He is the grandson of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhoven{ Source }. Due to Dutch law, he is currently not in succession after the abdication of his great-aunt, Princess Beatrix in 2013. It is likely he will lead a fairly normal lifestyle.

Royal Profile: The Hon. Edward Lascelles

The Hon. Edward David Lascelles was born 19 November 1982 as the youngest son of David Lascelles, The 8th Earl of Harewood and Margaret Rosalind Messenger { Source }. He has three older siblings, two siblings-in-law, a niece, and four nephews{ Source }: Lady Emily Tsering Lascelles Shard (1975) Matthew Shard Isacc Shard (2009) Ida Shard (2009) Otis Shard (2011) The Hon. Benjamin Lascelles (1978) Carolina Valez Robledo (m. 2009){ Source } Mateo Lascelles (2013) Alexander Edgar Lascelles, Viscount Lascelles (1980) Laleh Yeganegy (1980, never married) Leo Cyrus Anthony Lascelles (2008) Annika Reed-Lascelles, Viscountess Lascelles (1984, m. 2017) His paternal grandmother was The Princess Mary, The Princess Royal, the eldest daughter of King George V and Queen Mary { Source }, thus making him a 1st cousin 1x removed from Queen Elizabeth II via George V. He shares a birthday with his 2nd cousin 1x removed through George V, The Lady Davina Lewis.      

Royal Profile: The Lady Davina Lewis

The Lady Davina Elizabeth Alice Benedikte Lewis is the oldest daughter and second child of Prince Richard, The Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, The Duchess of Gloucester  on 19 November 1977{ Source }. She has two siblings, two siblings-in-law, two nieces and two nephews { Source }: Alexander Windsor, The Earl of Ulster (1974) Dr. Claire Alexandra Windsor, The Countess of Ulster Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden (2007) The Lady Cosima Windsor (2010) Lady Rose Gilman (1981) George Gilman Lyla Gilman (2010) Rufus Gilman (2012)   She is first cousin once removed to Queen Elizabeth II .   At the time of her birth, she was 11th in line for the throne after her brother, she is now 25th+ after the birth of several cousins and her niece and nephew.   She grew up with her parents and two siblings in an apartment in Kensington Palace. She was educated in England. She attended Kensington Preparatory School in Notting Hill. After Kensington Prep, she attend

The Royal Recap of the Royals You Love: November 12-18, 2018

Bahrain -Crown Prince Salman  attended the 70th birthday party of The Prince of Wales on Wednesday { Source } Belgium -King Albert II, Princess Astrid, The Archduchess of Austria-Este, Prince Lorenz, The Archduke of Austria-Este, Prince Laurent & Princess Claire attended the 2018 King's Day Celebrations on Thursday { Photos }{ Photos } -King Philippe & Queen Mathilde attended the 70th birthday party of The Prince of Wales on Wednesday { Photos } -King Philippe attended the oathing into office of the newly appointed Minister of Defense, in charge of the Civil Service on Monday { Photos }. On Tuesday, the Belgian monarch held an audience with the President of South Africa { Photos } Bulgaria -King Simeon II & Queen Margarita  attended the 70th birthday party of The Prince of Wales on Wednesday { Source } Denmark -Queen Margrethe II announced she had recently undergone treatment for cataracts on Monday { Source } -Crown Prince Fredrik & Crown Pr