A Son for Archduchess Eleonore of Austria & Jérôme d'Ambrosio!

Photo courtesy of Eleonore Habsburg.

On Wednesday, 20 October, Archduchess Eleonore of Austria and her husband Jérôme d'Ambrosio welcomed the birth of their first child, a son: Otto d'Ambrosio. The archduchess shared this message on her Instagram: "Welcome to the world little Otto - born 20th October 2021. Your parents could not be more proud of you. Our hearts are full of love." The baby's grandmother Archduchess Francesca shared the following message: "Welcome to our family little Otto! You bring nothing but JOY JOY JOY! Your parents are the best parents you could ever have, Eleonore and Jerome have welcomed you into the world as proud parents and the rest of us, you will just have to put up with! We will do our best to make you feel safe, learn all that you can from all of us, and always feel loved and cherished. You have now qualified me as an Elder! A holder of ancient wisdom! I am already enjoying my new role!!! Blessed are you!" 

This is the first grandchild for Archduke Karl of Austria, Head of the Austrian Imperial House, and Archduchess Francesca (born Baroness Thyssen-Bornemisza). Otto d'Ambrosio is named for his great-grandfather Archduke Otto. 

Our congratulations to Jérôme and Eleonore on the birth of their son!

July 2020: An Imperial Marriage in Monte Carlo: Eleonore of Austria Weds Jerome D'Ambrosio In Civil Ceremony