Brazilian Royals Vaccinated Against Covid-19

Prince Rafael. Photograph (c) Pró Monarquia.

On Wednesday, 16 June, Prince Rafael of Orleans and Bragança received his first dose of the vaccine against the novel coronavirus. The prince got his jab in London, where he lives and works. His parents, Prince Antônio and Princess Christine, are scheduled to get their second dose of the vaccine in Brazil next month. Along with other family members, Dom Antônio survived a bout with Covid-19 last year. Rafael's uncles, Prince Luiz and Prince Bertrand, have been fully vaccinated since April. 

Princess Maria Cristina.

Princess Maria Cristina of Orleans and Bragança, the daughter of Prince João Henrique, has also received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine in Brazil. The princess, who was born with Down's Syndrome, is the author of several books.