The French Imperial Family Welcomes Birth of a Prince!

 

The Prince and Princess Napoléon

According to Frédéric de Natal, Princess Olympia Napoléon (b.1988; née Countess von Arco-Zinneberg) gave birth to a son, Prince Louis Charles Riprand Victor Jérôme Marie Napoleon, on 7 December in Paris. Prince Louis is the first child for Prince Jean-Christophe Napoléon (b.1986) and Princess Olympia, who married in 2019. The arrival of Prince Louis secures the continuity of the Bonaparte dynasty for another generation. Below you can see the prince's ancestry back to his great-grandparents, as this family tree created by my friend (and royal genealogist and historian) Theodore Harvey shows:

Romanian Royal Birth Expected in 2022!

Nicolae al Romaniei and his wife Alina-Maria with their daughter Maria-Alexandra.

Photo (c) Felicia Simion.

Yesterday, 5 December, Nicholas of Romania announced that his wife Alina-Maria is expecting a baby in Spring 2022.

This will be the second child for the couple. Nicholas of Romania, a grandson of King Michael and Queen Anne of Romania and Alina-Maria Binder were civilly married on 6 October 2017 and religiously married on 30 September 2018. Nicholas is the son of Princess Helen of Romania and the late Dr. Robin Medforth-Mills. Alina is the daughter of Heinz Binder and Rodica Iancu. Nicholas and Alina welcomed their daughter, Maria-Alexandra, on 7 November 2020. The family live in Bucharest. Our best wishes to Nicholas and Alina on this joyous news!

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

1st Great-Grandchild for Duke and Duchess in Bavaria & Duke and Duchess of Württemberg

Maximilien and Sophie.

Duchess Sophie of Württemberg and Maximilien d’Andigné have welcomed the arrival of their first child, Olympia (b.2021). The couple married in 2018. Sophie is the daughter of Duke Philipp of Württemberg and Duchess Marie-Caroline in Bavaria. Maximilien is the son of Hervé d'Andigné and Marie-Adélaïde de La Barre de Nanteuil. Olympia d’Andigné is the first great-grandchild for Duke Carl and Duchess Diane of Württemberg as well as for Duke Max and Duchess Elizabeth in Bavaria.

Our congratulations to Maximilien and Sophie on the birth of little Olympia!