The Duke and Duchess of Bragança and Family: February 2008-

[Elsa M.]

Originally Posted by Elsa M.

Reguengos de Monsaraz is organizing the 4th International Competition of two-stars Jumps (CSI **), an equestre competition that counts on the participation of 150 horseriders, coming from Portugal, Spain, Canada, Germany, Argentina, Colombia and Ireland.

The prize-giving ceremony is to be presided, next Sunday, by D. Duarte Pio.

A couple of photos from this website:

http://www.jumpoffpor.com/variaveis/...a02/duarte.JPG
http://www.jumpoffpor.com/variaveis/...ta02/15Mar.JPG

[Marengo]

He was referring to the present president or to Portuguese presidents in general?

Just out of curiosity, what would such a conference be about? King Carlos obviously, but what is there to discuss & even more so, to dedicate an entire conference to it?

[Elsa M.]

Originally Posted by Marengo

He was referring to the present president or to Portuguese presidents in general?

Marengo, although the article states that the Duke of Bragança criticized "the President of the Republic", I guess it's misquoted (you know, it's from a small local radio... unfortunately that's the only kind of press to interview the Duke of Bragança: local papers and yellow press). I believe he was referring to presidents of the republic in general, since that's what he constantly repeats, day in day out. Moreover, Mr. Cavaco Silva is well-known for being quite cooperant with the present Government, so none of this makes sense actually...

Just out of curiosity, what would such a conference be about? King Carlos obviously, but what is there to discuss & even more so, to dedicate an entire conference to it?

I believe it's still one of the many events taking place this year to remember the regicide.

[Regina]

Thanks for the pics, Elsa. I think all the 2 children will become very tall. Francisca has very long legs, doesn't she?
And Afonso is alreay taller than his mother.

[Marengo]

Thanks for those pictures Elsa, they are very nice. A pity the duke isn' t included in them though. The chilren are certainly very blonde, i suppose the German genes are showing .

[Regina]

Dª Isabel was a very blonde child too so the blondeness comes from both sides

(FromNescafe Forums netcafé@monarquia.moderna :: Index
- Caras Magazine)

Blonde Isabel:

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After her first years, she became darker

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It seems the Infantes will remain blonde at least longer than Isabel did. The austrian genes are indeed very present.

[magnik]

Originally Posted by Regina

Dª Isabel was a very blonde child too so the blondeness comes from both sides
(FromNescafe Forums netcafé@monarquia.moderna :: Index- Caras Magazine)
Blonde Isabel:
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On this photo she reminds me little Spanish Infantas Christina and Elena...

[Regina]

Originally Posted by magnik

On this photo she reminds me little Spanish Infantas Christina and Elena...

That's exactly what I thought!!

Check this link of Nescafe Forum where you can see the scannings from Caras and even read the article about her childhood (only in Portuguese), posted by Bruno Roberto.

[Marengo]

Perhaps it is just mne, but when I click on the pictures of a blonde Isabel i get the same pictures as on the ones that show a dark Isabel (and they all show a dark Isabel btw).

[Regina]

Originally Posted by Marengo

Perhaps it is just mne, but when I click on the pictures of a blonde Isabel i get the same pictures as on the ones that show a dark Isabel (and they all show a dark Isabel btw).

Marengo, my mistake sorry. I hope everything is ok now.

[Elsa M.]

The Duke and Duchess of Bragança were among the guests that attended the return dinner offered yesterday by the King and Queen of Sweden to the Portuguese President, Cavaco Silva. There are a few photos of the ducal couple, but only accesible to the assigned press. D.ª Isabel was very elegant, wearing what seems to be the same blue dress she used at the GD Couple's Silver Wedding Celebrations in Luxembourg, in 2006.
Have a glipmse here.

Here's the thread of the State Visit:
Swedish State Visit to Portugal; May 5-7, 2008

[Elsa M.]

According to a VIP magazine, D.ª Isabel is going to have a second surgery, next September, due to the injuries suffered last year, when fell off a horse.

[Marengo]

Originally Posted by Elsa M.

According to a VIP magazine, D.ª Isabel is going to have a second surgery, next September, due to the injuries suffered last year, when fell off a horse.

o you know what injuries she had/what they will operate?

[Regina]

Originally Posted by Marengo

o you know what injuries she had/what they will operate?

Last year, Dª Isabel has an accident when she was riding. She broke one of her coller bones. Probably she is not completely recovered from the the fracture. I don't know if she rode again after the accident. See this

Probably she will Hospital da Luz again. All the best for her!

[Elsa M.]

Região de Leiria > Edição Impressa > Educação & Ciência - Escola recebe D. Duarte em festa

On May 9th, D. Duarte Pio de Bragança was enthusiastically recieved in the School EB2 Dr. Manuel de Perpetual Oliveira, in Porto de Mós. The Duke of Bragança was invited by the students from the 5th grade, who had written him a letter, during a History class.

After giving autographs and taking photos with the children, D. Duarte gave a "history lesson", during which he presented the advantages of the Monarchy and he said that the expenses of the Portuguese Presidency of the Republic are only supplanted by one European monarchy: the United Kingdom.

Photo:
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[Elsa M.]

Another article and photo from this school visit:

Dom Fuas Fm & O Portomosense - Duque de Bragança visita Escola Dr. Manuel Oliveira Perpétua

[Regina]

Hipódromo do Campo Grande organized the International equestre Competition of Jumps (CSIO Lisboa) for the 88th time.

The Dukes of Braganza and Children were present on this event.

(scanned by me, Caras Magazine)

[Elsa M.]

The Duke and Duchess of Bragança were among King Harald and Queen Sonja's guests for the return dinner. See the thread of the State Visit:

State Visit to Portugal; 27-29 May 2008

[Regina]

The official blog of Real Associação de Beja says thet the Duke and Duchess wouldn't be present. It says "The Dukes of Braganza not invited for royal reception".

Real Associação de Beja: Duque de Bragança agastado da recepção aos Reis da Noruega a Portugal !!

After all, they were there.

[Elsa M.]

D. Duarte and D.ª Isabel attended the inauguration of the new Museu do Oriente, which took place last May 8th.

Photo from Caras:
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