Prince Antonio, Princess Christine and Family

crm2317 · Sep 11, 2014

Is there anybody who can post the pictures a different way for those who don't have Facebook?

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Cris M · Sep 11, 2014

crm2317 said:
Is there anybody who can post the pictures a different way for those who don't have Facebook?

Sent from my iPhone using The Royals Community mobile app

Here it is. I hope you'll enjoy the pictures. :flowers:

Cris M · Sep 11, 2014

Prince Antonio gave a video interview, last saturday, to Causa Imperial, the major Fabook monarchist page, with over 10.000 likes.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=771190792919988&set=vb.140092569363150&type=2&theater

As it was a short interview, I can provide a translation later. His Royal Highness talke about how the monarchist can preserve Brazilian monarchical and Christian values and about how the monarchist movement is becoming popular among young people.

Cris M · Sep 16, 2014

A month has already passed since the wedding of Princess Amélia and James Spearman.

I can't believe Her Royal Highness is already thirty years old and married, I remember when she was just a little girl and the Imperial Family attended the special sessions held every year at Rio de Janeiro Câmara City Council to celebrate the Head of the Imperial House's birthday. Then I was just a teenager accompanying my parent.

Gosh, time flies and I'm really getting old.

Anyway, to mark the occasion, Causa Imperial published a beautiful picture of the couple and a very nice text:

https://www.facebook.com/CausaImper...0092569363150/773386849367049/?type=1&theater

Cris M · Sep 23, 2014

Point de Vue has dedicated six pages of it's most recent edition to the wedding of Princess Amélia of Orleans-Braganza and James Spearman.

In the pictures, we can see many members of the Imperial Family of Brazil and the House of Orleans-Braganza, the Princely House of Ligne and other European Royals, like Princess Maria Laura of Belgium and Princesses Anunciata and Astrid of Liechtenstein.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8iUL_XETn9E/VB4tC6fvSEI/AAAAAAAAEiY/cRfbF_O9CyU/s1600/BMJ+-+PdV+1amp.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YieQtCaw1Oc/VB4pQmWMotI/AAAAAAAAEh4/c1tGcOTvnSw/s1600/BMJ+-+PdV+1.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h4nZvCz_oGk/VB4qnkRnTpI/AAAAAAAAEiE/cpA6HTklUz4/s1600/BMJ+-+PdV+2.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6x_b_4jlB2U/VB4zNPt4pEI/AAAAAAAAEis/b3qmmQgfaN0/s1600/BMJ+-+PdV+3.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vWSuJ59R41Q/VB40MmIHH0I/AAAAAAAAEjs/a_Z2JEkY4y4/s1600/BMJ+-+PdV+4.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Q2nHF56SCw/VB4sT4r7vFI/AAAAAAAAEiQ/EzlL3NaWUpE/s1600/BMJ+-+PdV+3.1.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-taYT3RcRQQ0/VB40xjBoa2I/AAAAAAAAEk8/6YlhuDPaXZg/s1600/BMJ+-+PdV+5.jpg

And the blog Monarquia Já has also some new pictures:

Blog Monarquia Já: Point de Vue, da França, destaca o casamento de Dona Amélia de Orleans e Bragança com Alexander James Spearman

Al_bina · Oct 1, 2014

https://ru-royalty.livejournal.com/2506864.html

he above link contains official photos from the wedding of Princess Amélia of Orleans-Braganza and Mr Alexander James Spearman. Gentlemen in kilts looked rather dapper.

Cris M · Oct 28, 2014

Interviews with the family of Prince Antonio

During the 24th Monarchist Meeting of Rio de Janeiro (which took place on September 6th), Causa Imperial, the main source of brazilian monarchist news and propaganda on Internet, interviewed Prince Antonio, Princess Christine, Prince Rafael and Princess Maria Gabriela.

Prince Antonio talked about how the monarchists must act in order to preserve the monarchical and Christian values of Brazil, that are threatened by the country's radical left wing.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=771190792919988&set=vb.140092569363150&type=2&theater

Princess Christine (neé Princess of Ligne, born in Belgium and a first-cousin of The Grand Duke of Luxembourg) talked about the examples the Brazilian Monarchy, if restored, could take from the European Monarchies.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=771342796238121&set=vb.140092569363150&type=2&theater

Prince Rafael talked about his impressions of the current Monarchist Movement in Brazil (which is getting strong) and how he's in getting prepared to eventually assume the Headship of the Imperial House of Brazil and possibly the Headship of the State.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=772873002751767&set=vb.140092569363150&type=2&theater

Princess Maria Gabriela talked about the example left by her late paternal grandmother, The Princess Mother of Brazil (neé Princess Maria of Bavaria; 1914-2011) and how she sees her role as a Princess of Brazil.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=773430139362720&set=vb.140092569363150&type=2&theater

Marengo · Oct 28, 2014

Out of curiosity: does he consider president Rousseff as radical left? The election campaign has been rather pollarising from what I hear and read from several Brazilian friends.

Thanks for the update btw! Princess Christine looks very graceful. Does she have an accent while speaking Portuguese?

Cris M · Oct 28, 2014

Marengo said:
Out of curiosity: does he consider president Rousseff as radical left? The election campaign has been rather pollarising from what I hear and read from several Brazilian friends.

Thanks for the update btw! Princess Christine looks very graceful. Does she have an accent while speaking Portuguese?

You're welcome, Marengo.

He certainly does consider her radical left (not as radical as one of the other candidates, Luciana Genro, from PSOL, but still). But I agree with the Prince. Rousseff has a handfull of dictators as her allies. The majority of the monarchists I know voted for Senator Neves (as half of country did).

And yes, Princess Christine does have an accent, but she speaks Portuguese very well. Any portuguese speaker would be able to understand her.

Cris M · Nov 22, 2014

On the 13th, Prince Antonio and Princess Christine were present at a diner in honor of Titia Vellenga - representative of The European Fine Art Fair in Brazil. The diner took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Afonso Assis, in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro. Their Royal Highnesses went accompanied by their youngest daughter, Princess Maria Gabriela, and their niece, Princess Alix of Ligne.

Also present were Princess Maritza of Orleans-Braganza - the wife of Prince Alberto of Orleans-Braganza, younger brother of Prince Luiz, Head of the Imperial House of Brazil - and Prince João Henrique of Orleans-Braganza, who went with his morganatic wife, Mrs. Claudia de Orleans e Bragança.

Prince Antonio, Princess Maria Gabriela and Princess Christine:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd...._=1423530077_51216456831513a7b1eb9e6d02d4c31c

Princess Maria Gabriela and Princess Alix:

https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net...=dfde4c8d3624af42116ba09d8b9fb52f&oe=550B5D50

Princess Maritza and Vanda Klabin:

https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net...=bd76305fbfe72a9490958be69879f842&oe=551FBDD6

Prince João Henrique and his wife:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd...._=1423657024_701740307a683dd46c14d6d414a9672a

julliette · Nov 22, 2014

Princess Alix has a very big scar in her arm, or is it my eyes? Do you know the cause of it?

Cris M · Nov 23, 2014

There's nothing wrong with your eyes, Princess Alix does have a huge scar on her arm.

It's a burn scar, but I don't know how she got it. If you google Alix de Ligne, you'll be able to see it better.

Cris M · Nov 23, 2014

About Prince Rafael

I forgot to post this, but I think it contribute to the discussion we were recently having about the equal marriages of the Imperial Family and suitable brides for Prince Rafael.

Recently the official facebook page of the Imperial House said the Prince feels he's still young to get married and he's also establishing himself at his work field - production engineering.

The Imperial House also said Prince Rafael knows a lot of princesses (as he's related to many of them) and is totally willing to fulfill his obligation of marrying equally. According to the Imperial House, when the Prince feel he's ready to get married, the monarchists will have a reason to celebrate.

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Well, let's hope he'll be able to find a young girl he loves to build a family with him.

Cris M · Dec 4, 2014

Causa Imperial has published excerpts of the interviews they made with Prince Rafael and Princess Maria Gabriela, accompanied by new pictures of the siblings.

Prince Rafael talked about his belief that the Head of State must always serve the people and that he'll always be there to serve the Brazilian people, no matter what.

Princess Maria Gabriela talked about how she sees her role as Princess of Brazil, saying she tries to be an example, following the values of her Family.

The pictures:

Prince Rafael: https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net...=b210fa6ec9ab61efd67b3fd11a33ed89&oe=5501AC41

Princess Maria Gabriela: https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net...=ca430f6a13ea6cf9cad2365685c60ec6&oe=5507E9E0

Marengo · Dec 8, 2014

Princess Christina was interviewed by the Belgian society magazine 'L Eventail':

Christine de Ligne, une princesse belge au Brésil

Among other things, she tells about how she and her husband first met and about her life in Brasil.

via: ATR

Cris M · Dec 8, 2014

Thank you, Marengo! :flowers:

Great pictures. Prince Antonio and Princess Christine are a wonderful couple, and I'm sure they'd do just fine as Emperor and Empress of Brazil.

Cris M · Dec 29, 2014

Princess Christine gave an interview to the most recent edition of monarchist magazine Herdeiros do Porvir [Heirs of the Future].

Her Royal Highness talked about growing at the Chateau de Beloeil (Belgium), about her family, the Princely House of Ligne, her marriage with Prince Antonio and subsequently moving to Brazil, the raising of her four children, her charity work and her involvement with the Brazilian Monarchist Movement.

The cover of the magazine (where Princess Christine is looking very beautiful):

https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net...=692fa6149a13902cbdd71f3cff82b996&oe=5539977A

Cris M · Jan 13, 2015

Causa Imperial has just released six pictures of Prince Antonio and Princess Christine. Some of the picture were never published before.

Before her marriage, Princess Christine of Ligne working as volunteer in India (some people say she was there with her first-cousin, Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg, others say she was there with her other first-cousin, Archduchess Alexandra of Austria):

https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net...=d2b363c9e58d32c252b14ba275c075a4&oe=552ED57F

At their wedding day, Prince Antonio and Princess Christine with their parents, the Princess Mother of Brazil (still in mourning after the death of her husband, occurred less than three months before) and the Prince and Princess of Ligne. The picture was taken at the Chateau de Beloeil:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd...._=1428418728_e1973d2e4b580488de2b16bd08364e07

Prince Antonio and Princess Christine with the Meninas Cantoras de Petrópolis, a Catholic musical group for girls from the city of Petrópolis. Their youngest daughter, Princess Maria Gabriela, was part of the group when she was young:

https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net...=60522b83cd8b0bd963f7496e87117507&oe=5520CD21

Princess Christine with her late son, Prince Pedro Luiz, killed in the crash of Flight 447, in 2009:

https://scontent-b-mia.xx.fbcdn.net...=02c5b4061367ffcc1f55dc946f74b8ac&oe=55289FA2

Prince Antonio and Princess Christine at the gala dinner held before the wedding of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg with Countess Stéphanie of Lannoy. Prince Antonio is wearing the Imperial Orders of Pedro I and of the Rose, as he is a Knight Grand Cross of both of them, while Princess Christine is wearing a tiara that belongs to the Princely House of Ligne:

https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net...=28e69943fe488bf8a0734b8534916ad9&oe=552FD4DD

Prince Antonio and Princess Christine with their children, Prince Rafael and Princesses Amélia and Maria Gabriela. The picture was taken at their home, in Rio de Janeiro, on the day Princess Amélia married with James Spearman:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd...._=1429132001_56599cb80048d4d9a3c734a06a5c9257

Cris M · Jan 14, 2015

For the first time ever, Prince Antonio (who is a renowed aquarellist) painted a portrait of his great-great-grandfather, Emperor Pedro II of Brazil (1825-1891). His Royal Higness do not have the habit of painting people, as he prefers to paint landscapes, but he once painted a portrait of his youngest daughter, Princess Maria Gabriela.

The portrait of Emperor Pedro II:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd...._=1429173893_5fffd6028f9e9e79bd8a3242eb31d0b6

Source: Causa Imperial.

Prince Antonio has held exhibitions of his watercolours in many Brazilian and European cities.

Other works by His Royal Highness:

Catálogo das Artes - Preço e Cotações de Obras de Arte - Antônio Orleans e Bragança - Antonio Orleans e Bragança

julliette · Jan 20, 2015

I love his paintings.

Duc_et_Pair · Mar 14, 2015

It seems Prince D. Rafael, the only surviving son of Prince D. Antônio de Orléans e Bragança and of Princess Christine de Ligne, is in a relationship with Miss Talita Vaccaro, an actress and event organizer. She is not noble or royal.

Of course it is all quite premature and we have seen that relationships not always lead to marriages (see the British Prince Harry linked to Chelsey Davy, Cressida Bonas, etc.). The question is: what will happen in case Prince Rafael marries Miss Vaccaro?

Actual line of succession

1. Prince D. Luís Gastao de Orléans e Bragança (1938)
2. Prince D. Bertrand de Orléans e Bragança (1941)
3. Prince D. Antônio de Orléans e Bragança (1950)
4. Prince D. Rafael de Orléans e Bragança (1986)
5. Princess D. Maria Gabriela de Orléans e Bragança (1989)

Imagine that Prince D. Rafael intends to marry his girlfriend, an act which has -so far- resulted in the loss of dynastic rights. That will mean his sister Princess D. Maria Gabriela becoming the future Chef of the Brazilean House? To keep this "Orléans" or "Bragança" she could then marry with a French or Portugese Prince.

Princess D. Maria Gabriela is 7 years older than Prince D. Afonso de Santa Maria de Bragança, eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Bragança née De Herédia, see picture:
http://0.fotos.web.sapo.io/i/obc133e8d/17577500_ZGdRA.jpeg

Princess D. Maria Gabriela is 9 years older than Prince Philippe d'Orléans, the eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Chartres née Manos, see picture of the boy aged 11, he is now 17 (no pic found):
http://www.noblesseetroyautes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/a15.jpg

Princess D. Maria Gabriela is 15 years younger than Prince Foulques d'Orleans, Duc d'Aumale, youngest son of the Duke and Duchess of Orléans nee De Sabran-Pontèves, see picture:
http://www2.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Foulques+Orleans+Duc+de+Vendome+Philomena+KoHqM3Ix6gAx.jpg

Princess D. Maria Gabriela is 13 years younger than Prince Robert d'Orleans, eldest son of the Count and Countess de la Marche née Gordon-Orr, see picture:
http://www.noblesseetroyautes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/d17.jpg

There are really not that many options left to keep the Brazilean House Orléans e Bragança "in the family" (except marrying someone else from the wider imperial family). The closest age gap is with Prince D. Afonso de Santa Maria which brings the prospect of uniting the Houses of Brazil and Portugal in one hand...

Cris M · Mar 14, 2015

Duc_et_Pair said:
It seems Prince D. Rafael, the only surviving son of Prince D. Antônio de Orléans e Bragança and of Princess Christine de Ligne, is in a relationship with Miss Talita Vaccaro, an actress and event organizer. She is not noble or royal.

Of course it is all quite premature and we have seen that relationships not always lead to marriages (see the British Prince Harry linked to Chelsey Davy, Cressida Bonas, etc.). The question is: what will happen in case Prince Rafael marries Miss Vaccaro?

No one knows what will happen, but I don't think asking him to renounce his title and rights would be the wisest idea.

Duc_et_Pair said:
Actual line of succession

1. Prince D. Luís Gastao de Orléans e Bragança (1938)
2. Prince D. Bertrand de Orléans e Bragança (1941)
3. Prince D. Antônio de Orléans e Bragança (1950)
4. Prince D. Rafael de Orléans e Bragança (1986)
5. Princess D. Maria Gabriela de Orléans e Bragança (1989)

Actually, the line of succession has a few more names:

6. Princess Isabel of Brazil (b. 1944).
7. The Princess of Ligne (b. 1953).
8. The Hereditary Prince of Ligne (b. 1989).
9. Princess Alix of Ligne (b. 1984).

After them, the Headship of the Imperial House can be claimed by descendants of Princesses Leopoldina (Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Duchess of Saxe by marriage; 1847-1871), Januaria (Princess of the Two-Sicilies and Countess of Aquila by marriage; 1822-1901) and Francisca (Princess of Orleans and of Joinville by marriage; 1824-1898) who have Brazilian citizenship. If I'm not mistaken, there around forty individuals who can claim the Brazilian Throne.

Duc_et_Pair said:
Imagine that Prince D. Rafael intends to marry his girlfriend, an act which as -so far- resulted in the loss of dynastic rights. That will mean his sister Princess D. Maria Gabriela becoming the future Chef of the Brazilean House? To keep this "Orléans" or "Bragança" she could then marry with a French or Portugese Prince.

Princess D. Maria Gabriella is 7 years older than Prince D. Afonso de Santa Maria de Bragança, eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Bragança née De Herédia, see picture:
http://0.fotos.web.sapo.io/i/obc133e8d/17577500_ZGdRA.jpeg

Princess D. Maria Gabriella is 9 years older than Prince Philippe d'Orléans, the eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Chartres née Manos, see picture of the boy aged 11, he is now 17 (no pic found):
http://www.noblesseetroyautes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/a15.jpg

Princess D. Maria Gabriella is 15 years younger than Prince Foulques d'Orleans, Duc d'Aumale, youngest son of the Duke and Duchess of Orléans nee De Sabran-Pontèves, see picture:
http://www2.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Foulques+Orleans+Duc+de+Vendome+Philomena+KoHqM3Ix6gAx.jpg

Princess D. Maria Gabriella is 13 years younger than Prince Robert d'Orleans, eldest son of the Count and Countess de la Marche née Gordon-Orr, see picture:
http://www.noblesseetroyautes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/d17.jpg

There are really not that many options left to keep the Brazilean House Orléans e Bragança "in the family" (except marrying someone else from the wider imperial family). The closest age gap is with Prince D. Afonso de Santa Maria which brings the prospect of uniting the Houses of Brazil and Portugal in one hand...

If Princess Maria Gabriela becomes the direct heiress, she'd never be allowed to marry the heir of another dynasties. History tells us that Brazilians don't like to share their Sovereign with another country, as Emperor Pedro I (1798-1834) was not allowed to be King of Portugal and keep the Crown of Brazil.

Duc_et_Pair · Mar 14, 2015

Cris M said:
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If Princess Maria Gabriela becomes the direct heiress, she'd never be allowed to marry the heir of another dynasties. History tells us that Brazilians don't like to share their Sovereign with another country, as Emperor Pedro I (1798-1834) was not allowed to be King of Portugal and keep the Crown of Brazil.

Yes, but there is no Emperor in Brazil and there is no King in Portugal. It is most unlikely that ánd in Brazil, ánd in Portugal, at the same time the monarchies will be restored...

A marriage of D. Maria Gabriela de Orléans e Bragança e Ligne, Princess of Brazil with D. Afonso de Santa Maria de Bragança e Herédia, Prince of Beira, Duke of Barcelos would be spectacular and rejuvenate the Brazilean and Portugese case.

:flowers:

Cris M · Mar 14, 2015

Duc_et_Pair said:
Yes, but there is no Emperor in Brazil and there is no King in Portugal. It is most unlikely that ánd in Brazil, ánd in Portugal, at the same time the monarchies will be restored...

A marriage of D. Maria Gabriela de Orléans e Bragança e Ligne, Princess of Brazil with D. Afonso de Santa Maria de Bragança e Herédia, Prince of Beira, Duke of Barcelos would be spectacular and rejuvenate the Brazilean and Portugese case.

There's no Emperor of Brazil or King of Portugal, but I'm sure the Brazilian monarchists wouldn't like to share the Head of the Imperial House with Portugal.

In my opinion, the most suitable husband for Princess Maria Gabriela would be a minor royal or noble willing to live and raise their children in Brazil.

Cris M · Mar 16, 2015

Yesterday it was Princess Amélia's 31st birthday. Even though she's not a member of the Imperial Family anymore, Causa Imperial, the major monarchist page on Facebook, paid tribute to Her Royal Highness.

Also, according to Causa Imperial, Princess Amélia and James have moved from London to Madrid, where she's working as an architect.

https://www.facebook.com/CausaImper...0092569363150/852400018132398/?type=1&theater

I can't believe Princess Amélia is a 31 years old woman, I can still remember when she was just an adorable and shy little girl. I'm really getting old. :ermm:

Cris M · Mar 28, 2015

On Easter, Prince Antonio and Princess Christine attend Mass at the Parish of Saint Rita of Cascia and then distribute chocolate and other gifts amongst the girl who live in the orphanage that belongs to the Parish.

This social project, called Páscoa Solidária (Solidary Easter), has existed for six years, and always had the support of Their Royal Highnesses.

Source: Causa Imperial

https://www.facebook.com/CausaImper...0092569363150/873476742691392/?type=1&theater

Cris M · Apr 14, 2015

On Easter Sunday, Prince Antonio participated of the Solidary Easter project, at the Orphanage of Saint Rita of Cascia, in Rio de Janeiro.

After attending Mass at the parish attached to the Orphanage, His Royal Highness distributed boxes of chocolate among the eighty girls who lives there. The Prince also handed donations to the orphanage and played with the kids.

Prince Antonio has taken part in this project every year for six years now. His wife, Princess Christine, was unable to attend.

The Facebook page of the Imperial House of Brazil published some pictures:

https://www.facebook.com/promonarquia/posts/1620351998201384

Cris M · May 14, 2015

Cris M · May 18, 2015

On Saturday, Prince Antonio and Princess Christine were official guests, as representatives of the Imperial Family, at the celebration of the bicentennial of the city of São João Nepomuceno, on the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

The presence of the couple was an allusion to the fact that Prince Antonio's great-great-great-grandmother, Empress Leopoldina of Brazil (1797-1826) was born an Archduchess of Austria, daughter of Emperor Franz II of Austria (1768-1835), the last Holy Roman Emperor, who was also King of Bohemia - which is nowaday part of the Czech Republic.

The city's patron and namesek, St. John Nepomuk was born in Bohemia.

Representatives of the Czech Republic and of the Catholic Church were also present.

No pictures were released yet.

Cris M · May 31, 2015

To mark the 6th anniversary of Prince Pedro Luiz's tragic death, Pró Monarquia, the Secretariat of the Imperial House of Brazil, published a tribute to him on it's Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/promonarqu...551259781459/1639002503003000/?type=1&theater

May the late Prince rest in peace, as well the other victims of that horrible plane crash.

I still recall that dreadful day.

My thoughts and prayers are with Prince Antonio, Princess Christine, Prince Rafael and Princesses Amélia and Maria Gabriela. I hope this will be a day of happy memories, of the time they spent with their son and brother.

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