Prince Antonio, Princess Christine and Family

Marengo · May 31, 2015

Thank you for reminding us Cris. What a tragic accident it was indeed. I can't believe it is already six years ago.

eya · May 31, 2015

Yes thank you Cris M what the tragedy.

Cris M · Jun 1, 2015

I've just found this very rare and lovely picture of Prince Antonio and Princess Christine as young parents, with their newborn son, the late Prince Pedro Luiz, back in 1983.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd...._=1443172187_b61f07758fe234f36218f1ba062a40c2

The picture was part of an article from the magazine Manchete, about the Imperial Family.

Princess Christine has aged so well.

eya · Jun 2, 2015

The photos are so precious and yet so painful sometimes.

Marengo · Jun 2, 2015

Cris M said:
Princess Christine has aged so well.

She did indeed, as did her sister-in-law the princess de Ligne, Princess Margriet and Britain's Benjamin Button, the countess of Wessex.

Thanks for sharing that photo. The loss of a child is something very difficult to cope with. My grandparents had to go through the same ordeal and never recovered fully. There is a life 'before' and a life 'after'.

Cris M · Jun 2, 2015

Marengo said:
She did indeed, as did her sister-in-law the princess de Ligne

Indeed!

When I look at the Princess of Ligne's wedding picture, when she was 28, and this recent picture of her, aged 62, the most noticeable difference is the change in hair colour!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ac/d2/6e/acd26e37301c437ed512fd7e5f028465.jpg

http://www.hildegardangel.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/A.-ELEONORA-ORLEANS-E-BRAGANCA.jpg

Marengo said:
The loss of a child is something very difficult to cope with. My grandparents had to go through the same ordeal and never recovered fully. There is a life 'before' and a life 'after'.

The Family was really comforted by their strong Catholic faith. But I remember Princess Christine was truly devasted. Sadly, they'll never fully recover, not really.

Even now, six years later, to see their pain in pictures is heartbreaking.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiqtR-OghpI/S.../domAntonio-Cristina_thumb[11].jpg?imgmax=800

http://www.abril.com.br/imagem/voo-447-missa-casal-orleans-braganca-01g.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5jnXBLAeF...7TH7i6tXGR4/s400/PRC_MissaDomPedroLuis151.JPG

http://extra.globo.com/noticias/mundo/426879-645-b88/w976h550/02_10_ghg_mun_missa2.jpg

http://extra.globo.com/noticias/mundo/427067-209-a72/w976h550/09_05_ghg_voo_447_missa15.jpg

http://extra.globo.com/noticias/mundo/427068-a1b-9b9/w976h550/10_05_ghg_voo_447_missa8.jpg

Cris M · Jun 5, 2015

On Tuesday, Prince Antonio and Princess Christine will visit the Law School of the University of Coimbra, in Portugal.

The couple is in Portugal (the land of Prince Antonio's ancestors) in a "semi-official" visit, organized by Brazilian and Portuguese monarchists.

Príncipe do Brasil e de Orléans e Bragança visita a UC | Notícias UC | A UC como nunca a viu.

julliette · Jun 5, 2015

I hope we'll see some pics.

Cris M · Jun 8, 2015

Princess Maria Gabriela is now living and working in Belgium, which is quite good for her marriage prospects.

Her Royal Highness has a degree in Advertising and works as a publicist.

And today she turns 26!

Cris M · Jun 8, 2015

Princess Maria Gabriela is now living and working in Belgium, which is quite good for her marriage prospects.

Her Royal Highness has a degree in Advertising and works as a publicist.

And today she turns 26!

Cris M · Jun 9, 2015

On Saturday, Prince Antonio and Princess Christine made a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lapa, in Quintela de Sernancelhe, Portugal. They were accompanied by their daughters, Princesses Amélia and Maria Gabriela, and son-in-law, James Spearman (Princess Amélia's husband).

Prince Antonio prayed for his older brother, Prince Luiz, Head of the Imperial House of Brazil, who celebrated his 77th birthday on that day and is facing health problems.

The Imperial House of Brazil published some nice pictures.

Prince Antonio and Princess Christine inside the Sanctuary:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd...._=1441918012_00d30bdbdea4e945110209abcca07e7d

The family:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd...._=1443185453_e0715e2a4f798400334b9ecbfe926362

Group picture:

https://scontent-gru1-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=48ffbad418293e969feca70ec44f3a1a&oe=55F48B0B

Cris M · Jun 17, 2015

Now, Prince Rafael has his own official Facebook page:

Príncipe Dom Rafael do Brasil

https://www.facebook.com/PrincipeRafaelDeOrleansBraganca

His Royal Highness will soon start to interact with monarchist from all over Brazil, specially the young ones.

Cris M · Jun 22, 2015

Prince Rafael has just sent a video message to monarchists, apologizing for not being able to be present at the Monarchist Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, early this month.

https://www.facebook.com/promonarquia/videos/1649152705321313/

His Royal Highness said:

Dear monarchists,

Unfortunately, I could not attend last Monarchist Meeting. But couldn't not convey a message of support and encouragement to everyone who attended.

I want you to know that I was there in my thoughts, during the course of the entire event.

You can keep counting with me, as I'm sure I can count with you all, in this ideal that, increasingly, is proving to be the only solution for the restoration of the greatness of Brazil.

May God bless all of us, Brazilians.

julliette · Jul 8, 2015

Princess Christine was in Portugal where she visited the São João Hospital, in Oporto. She learned more about the project "O Joãozinho"
Princesa Christine do Brasil visita Hospital de São João - A realeza

Cris M · Aug 10, 2015

Princess Christine will celebrate her 60th birthday tomorrow. The entire family will be reunited at the Chateau de Beloeil for the celebration.

The Princess was in Europe since June, traveling first to Portugal and than to Spain, where she stayed with her elder daughter and son-in-law, Princess Amélia and James Spearman, at their home in Madrid.

Prince Antonio was with her in Portugal, but he came back to Brazil in July. Now, he and Prince Rafael have travelled to Belgium.

The younger daughter, Princess Maria Gabriela, lives and works in Brussels.

Princess Christine will come back to Brazil at the end of the month, after the 86th birthday of her mother, the Dowager Princess of Ligne.

Cris M · Aug 11, 2015

As today is Princess Christine's 60th birthday, the official Facebook page of her son, Prince Rafael, realesed this picture of her with the following text:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd...._=1447563542_a05d77402e806758ed6007e18e1c8551

PRINCESS CHRISTINE'S BIRTHDAY

Today, Princess Christine of Brazil, born Princess of Ligne, the mother of Prince Rafael, celebrates her 60th birthday

On behalf of Prince Rafael, we wish a happy birthday to Her Royal Highness. May God bless her!

Cris M · Sep 30, 2015

Princess Christine has just sent a message to the monarchists, through the Imperial House official Facebook page:

Dear friends of the Imperial Family,

Having just returned from a long stay in Europe, I couldn't fail in thank you all, from my heart, for the beautiful messages and prayers I received on the occasion of my birthday in August. I'm happy with the interest and dedication of all of you to me and my family.

Thank you and may God bless you all.

Princesa Christine de Orleans e Bragança

https://www.facebook.com/promonarqu...8707016/?type=3&theater&__mref=message_bubble

Cris M · Oct 27, 2015

Cris M · Oct 29, 2015

Cris M · Apr 18, 2016

Princess Amélia and James Spearman are expecting their first child in September. The informartion comes from Causa Imperial on Facebook.

Blog Real · Apr 18, 2016

https://www.facebook.com/CausaImper...092569363150/1078837552155309/?type=3&theater

Blog Real · Aug 17, 2016

Prince Don Rafael of Brazil granted an interview to the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, FAZ.NET-. Your Highness spoke about their education, professional career, his duties as Prince of Brazil and future head of the Imperial House, of its intention to give continuity to the traditions of the Imperial family and to make a dynastic marriage, in addition to the prospects of restoring the monarchy in Brazil.
https://www.facebook.com/PrincipeRafaelDeOrleansBraganca/posts/10157191383770153:0
Kaiserfamilie in Brasilien: „Wir gehen mit dem Volk auf die Straße“ - Stil - FAZ

After the excellent interview conducted by German newspaper "Frankfutter Allgemaine" was the French magazine "Point de Vue", specialized in nobility, who interviewed S.a.r.l Prince Dom Rafael of Brazil, they talked about his childhood, education, career, personal life, about the Olympic Games, his future as head of the Imperial House of Brazil and their perspectives regarding the restoration of the monarchy in this country.
https://www.facebook.com/PrincipeRafaelDeOrleansBraganca/posts/10157210549965153
https://z-m-scontent-mad.xx.fbcdn.n...=254f545bd958ac1212609ebe0e0c1299&oe=5853757A
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https://z-m-scontent-mad.xx.fbcdn.n...=46d07b18c0fb99eac7a94f770bbd8cc0&oe=5852ABE4

Cris M · Aug 18, 2016

Yes, I've read both interviews, and I must say I was positively surprised, especially with the German one.

The young Prince sounds very mature. It seems he has finally came to terms with his position as future Head of the Imperial House. And it's understandable why it took him so many years, after the sudden and tragic death of his older brother. And I know his father and both his uncles had some serious talks with him about his role and position.

Also, the relationship with Miss Talita Vaccaro is confirmed to be over. And some of his relatives have told people that he plans to spend some time in Europe (one of his sisters lives in Madrid, the other in Brussels). Putting this together with the fact he said in the interview that he wants to marry accordingly to his House rules, so I'm now confidant regarding the continuation of the Imperial Family.

At these times of political, economic and social turmoil, who knows what can happen.

Cris M · Sep 14, 2016

New interview with Prince Rafael, this time in English. He sounds very mature and ready to serve Brazil if called to do it.

Meet the man who was born to be emperor of Brazil

Cris M · Sep 14, 2016

Alexander James Spearman (b. March 27 1984) [second child and firtborn son of Lochain Alexander Spearman (b. 1952) & his wife, Pilar, nee Garrigues y Carnicer] & his wife, Amélia, nee Princess of Orleans-Braganza, born Princess of Brazil (b. March 15 1984) [second child and firstborn daughter of Prince Antonio of Brazil (b. 1950) and his wife, Christine, nee Princess de Ligne (b. 1955) had their first child, a son, Alexander Joaquim Pedro Spearman, born on August 30 2016, in Madrid, Spain.

Alexander Joaquim is the first grandchild of his maternal grandparents. One of his uncles, Prince Pedro Luiz of Brazil (1983-2009), died on the Flight 447 plane crash. His other uncle and aunt, Prince Rafael of Brazil (b. 1986) and Princess Maria Gabriela of Brazil (b. 1989) are still single.

He is the second grandson of his paternal gradparents. His aunt, Isabel (b. 1979), and her husband, Mark Crocker (b. 1971), are the parents of a son, Frank Crocker (b. 2014). His uncle, Jack Spearman (b. 1986) is still single.

Source: the Imperial House of Brazil.

Shikha Pal · Mar 5, 2017

Congratulations to both the families!. What would the title of Alexander Joaquin Spearman be ?

MAfan · Mar 6, 2017

No title - a plain Mr. Alexander Spearman.
He doesn't get any title from his maternal family, nor the chance to become a Brazilian dynast since his mother renounced to her succession rights at the time of her marriage.
Alexander just has the (remote) to get a title if he succeeded to the Spearman baronetcy.

Blog Real · Mar 7, 2020

Prince Rafael of Brazil at a reception organized by the Monarchist Circle of Rio de Janeiro
https://blogrealmonarquias.blogs.sapo.pt/principe-rafael-do-brasil-numa-recepcao-6918822

Somebody · Mar 7, 2020

Blog Real said:
Prince Rafael of Brazil at a reception organized by the Monarchist Circle of Rio de Janeiro
https://blogrealmonarquias.blogs.sapo.pt/principe-rafael-do-brasil-numa-recepcao-6918822

Any news on a royal future bride for prince Rafael? As that is expected of him to continue the royal lineage (I wonder whether a noble bride would be considered an acceptable alternative if he cannot find a princess).

In this interview 4 years ago he said he intended to keep up that tradition to be able to fulfil his role.

Cris M said:
New interview with Prince Rafael, this time in English. He sounds very mature and ready to serve Brazil if called to do it.

Meet the man who was born to be emperor of Brazil

The title is a bit misleading as it was his brother "who was born to be emperor of Brazil" not Rafael as the second son; however, because his older brother's airplane crashed he was put in this position.

Somebody · Mar 7, 2020

Some potential brides for Rafael (1986) that seem to meet the criteria
- Princesses Léopoldine (1990) or Marie Immaculata (1991) of Liechtenstein (royal parents)
- Princesses Maria Laura (1985) or Luisa Maria (1995) of Belgium (royal parents)
- Princesses Marie-Astrid (1987) or Marie-Anunciata (1985) of Liechtenstein (royal parents)
- Archduchess Eleonore of Habsburg-Lothringen (1994; royal father; noble mother)
- Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg (1991; non-noble/royal mother; but reigning family)
- Infanta Maria Francisca (of Portugal), Duchess of Coimbra (1997; non-noble/royal mother)
- Princesses Mafalda (1994) or Olimpia (1995) of Bulgaria (royal father; noble(?) mother)

Not sure whether these princesses have boyfriends or not... Some are rumored to have

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