Thursday, December 5, 2019

OTD: 101 Years Since the Birth of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria (1918-2004)

Archduke Maximilian and Archduchess Franziska of Austria Photograph © Alamy/Daniel Seidel
Archduke Maximilan of Austria and Princess Franziska zu Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst
On 6 December 1918, Archduke Ferdinand Karl Max Franz Otto Konrad Maria Joseph Ignatius Nikolaus of Austria was born at Vienna as the first child and eldest son of Archduke Maximilian of Austria (1895-1952) and Archduchess Franziska (1897-1989; née Princess zu Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst), who had married in November 1917. Ferdinand was a paternal grandson of Archduke Otto of Austria (1865-1906) and Princess Maria Josepha of Saxony (1867-1944); he was a maternal grandson of Prince Konrad zu Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst (1863-1918) and Countess Franziska von Schönborn-Buchheim (1866-1937). Ferdinand was a nephew of the Blessed Emperor Karl of Austria-Hungary.
Archduke Ferdinand of Austria and fiancée Countess Helen zu Törring-Jettenbach (4 April 1956) Photograph © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com
On 10 April 1956 in a religious ceremony at Schloß Seefeld, Archduke Ferdinand married Countess Helene (Helen) Marina Elisabeth zu Törring-Jettenbach (b.1937), the only daughter of Count Carl Theodor zu Törring-Jettenbach (1900-1967) and Princess Elisabeth of Greece and Denmark (1904-1955), who wed in 1934. Helen was a paternal granddaughter of Count Hans Veit zu Törring-Jettenbach (1862-1929) and Duchess Sophie in Bavaria (1875-1957); she was a maternal granddaughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark (1872-1938) and Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia (1882-1957). Helen's aunts were Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, and Princess Olga of Yugoslavia. Thirty-seven year-old Ferdinand, a businessman, had announced his engagement to eighteen year-old Helen in January 1956.
During the course of their marriage, Archduke Ferdinand and Archduchess Helen had three children: Archduchess Elisabeth (1957-1983), Archduchess Sophie (b.1959), and Archduke Maximilian (b.1961).
Archduchess Helen of Austria with her eldest child Archduchess Elisabeth Photograph © Eurohistory Royal Archive
Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria, Ferdinand and Helen's eldest child, married James Litchfield (b.1956), an Australian citizen, in October 1982 at Salzburg. Tragically, Elisabeth died from a brutally quick health issue in May 1983 in Australia. Archduchess Elisabeth was just twenty-six years-old. Her husband, James, was left a widower after barely six months of marriage. 
Archduchess Sophie of Austria, Ferdinand and Helen's second child, married Fürst Mariano-Hugo zu Windisch-Grätz (b.1955) in January 1990 at Salzburg. Sophie and her husband have three children: Hereditary Prince Maximilian (b.1990), Prince Alexis (1991-2010), and Princess Larissa (b.1996). Archduchess Sophie was a muse of Valentino. Sophie designs and produces unique lines of clutches, purses, and other fashionable accessories for women. 
Archduke Maximilian and Archduchess Maya on their wedding day (2005)
Archduke Maximilian and Archduchess Maya are greeted by Archduke Otto and Archduchess Regina (2005)
Archduke Maximilian of Austria, Ferdinand and Helen's third child and only son, married Sara Maya Al-Askari (b.1977) in 2005. Archduke Maximilian and Archduchess Sara have three children: Archduke Nikolaus (b.2005), Archduke Constantin (b.2007), and Archduchess Katharina (b.2010). 
Archduke Ferdinand and Archduchess Helen of Austria Photograph © Eurohistory Royal Archive
On 6 August 2004, Archduke Ferdinand of Austria died at Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, at the age of eighty-five. The archduke was buried at Winhöring, Bavaria. He was survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Archduchess Helen, as well as by his younger two children, Archduchess Sophie and Archduke Maximilian, in addition to their families. 
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Searching For A Royal or Imperial Gift for the Holidays? Check Out Eurohistory's Selection!

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The Royal Hellenic Dynasty (2007) by HRH Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark, Mrs. Helen Helms-Markesinis, and Arturo E. Beéche.
The Grand Dukes - Sons and Grandsons of Russia's Tsars (2010) by Arturo E. Beéche, Coryne Hall, Lisa May Davidson, Janet Ashton, Ilana D. Miller, William Lee, John van der Kiste, Zoia Belyakova, and Greg King.
The Four Graces: Queen Victoria's Hessian Granddaughters (2011) by Ilana D. Miller.
Dear Ellen: Royal Europe Through the Photo Albums of Grand Duchess Helen Vladimirovna of Russia (2012) by Arturo E. Beéche with Dedication by HRH Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia and Remembrance by HRH Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia.
The Other Grand Dukes - Sons and Grandsons of Russia's Tsars and Grand Dukes (2013) by Arturo E. Beéche, Janet Ashton, and Coryne Hall; Foreward by HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
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Royal Gatherings - Volume II: 1914-1939 (2015) by Arturo E. Beéche and Ilana D. Miller.
Maria Pia, Queen of Portugal (2015) by Sabrina Pollock.
From Tyranny to Freedom: Memoirs of the life of Countess Viktoria-Luise of Solms-Baruth (2016).
A Life for the Tsar: Triumph and Tragedy at the Coronation of Emperor Nicholas II of Russia (2016) by Janet Ashton and Greg King.
Romanovs Adrift: The Russian Imperial Family in 1913-1919 (2018) by Greg King and Penny Wilson.
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Thursday, November 28, 2019

The Sixtieth Birthday of Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia, First Cousin of Crown Prince Alexander

 

 


Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia entered the world on 28 November 1959 at London. She was the second child and first daughter of Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia (Belgrade, Yugoslavia 19 January 1928-Topola, Serbia 12 July 2000) and of Princess Margarita of Baden (Salem 14 July 1932-15 January 2013). Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia, the second son of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia (Cetinje, Montenegro 16 December 1888-Marseilles, France 9 October 1934) and his wife Queen Marie (Gotha 8 January 1900-London 22 June 1961; née Romania), had married Princess Margarita of Baden, first child and only daughter of Margrave Berthold of Baden (Karlsruhe 24 February 1906-Spaichingen, Württemberg 27 October 1963) and Margravine Theodora (Athens 30 May 1906-Konstanz 16 October 1969; née Greece and Denmark), in June 1957 at Salem, in both civil and religious ceremonies. Princess Katarina followed an older brother, Prince Nicholas (b.London 15 March 1958).

 


Katarina's parents were both descendants of Queen Victoria: Prince Tomislav through his maternal grandmother Queen Marie of Romania, who was a daughter of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, a son of Queen Victoria; Princess Margarita through her maternal grandmother Princess Alice of Greece and Denmark (née Battenberg), who was a daughter of Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine (herself a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, as the daughter of the Queen's daughter Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine). Tomislav and Margarita raised their family on a farm in Sussex: the couple tended to apple orchards and raised chickens. Prince Tomislav and his wife Margarita also had a hand in caring for their nephew, Crown Prince Alexander (b.1945), the only child of King Peter II of Yugoslavia (1923-1970) and his wife Queen Alexandra (1921-1993; née Greece). Tomislav and Margarita of Yugoslavia divorced in 1981. Tomislav later remarried and had two more children; Margarita never married again.

Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia and her fiancée Desmond de Silva, QC (1987)
Photograph (c) Srdja Djukanovic
Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia and Sir Desmond de Silva, QC (1995)
Photograph (c) Hugo Bernand

For a stint in the 1980s, Katarina worked in London at Harrods in the housewares department. The princess has recalled that her father, Prince Tomislav, gave her the following advice when she was growing up: "Treat people the way you want to be treated." On 5 December 1987, Princess Katarina married Sir Desmond de Silva, QC (1939-2018). Katarina and Desmond had one daughter: Victoria de Silva (b.1991). The couple divorced in 2010.


Princess Margarita of Baden, her daughter Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia, Sir Desmond de Silva, and Victoria de Silva
(Schloß Salem, 2007)
Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia
 
Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia resides in the United Kingdom. She maintains close relations with her first cousin, Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia and Head of the Serbian Royal Family, and his wife, Crown Princess Katherine. Katarina is a Dame of the Order of Saint Sava, which was given to her by Crown Prince Alexander. Princess Katarina is the President of The Guild of Travel and Tourism as well as being actively involved in supporting many charitable causes. The princess is particularly keen on mentoring British youth on how to navigate the professional world: this includes working with students and young people on developing interviewing skills, creating a solid résumé, accurately projecting one's career goals, etc.


We wish Her Royal Highness many happy returns of the day!

To learn more about Princess Katarina, please visit her website: HRH Princess Katarina

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EUROHISTORY – Issue CXXI, Volume 22.1

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2. Prince Henrik of Denmark (1934-2018), by Coryne Hall.

3. Royal Associations with Jerusalem, by Katrina Warne.

4. King Farouk of Egypt – More Sinned Against Than Sinning?, by Alex Borg.

5. The Duke de Penthièvre (1725-1793), by Arturo E. Beéche.

6. Book Reviews.

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The Late Empress Zita of Austria, Queen of Hungary

 

The late Prince Henrik of Denmark
 
King Farouk of Egypt

 

The Duke de Penthièvre

 

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem



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Ferdinand Habsburg, Archduke of Austria, to Join Austrian Army in December

 


Archduke Ferdinand of Austria (b.1997; normally known as Ferdinand Habsburg) is set to join the Austrian military in December 2019. The motor racing driver is the only son of Archduke Karl of Austria (b.1961), Head of the Imperial House of Habsburg, and Archduchess Francesca (b.1958; née Thyssen-Bornemisza de Kászon et Impérfalva), who married in 1993. Ferdinand is the grandson of the late Dr. Otto von Habsburg (1912-2011), Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary, and Archduchess Regina (1925-2010; née Saxe-Meiningen).



 
 
 
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Swapping fireproof to camouflage for a while.⠀ I’m starting my military service in January. Happy to be able to give back to my country. But don't worry, I won't let my racing seat go cold for too long. I will be back in 2020. And probably fitter than ever, because the Austrian army offers excellent opportunities for us athletes. Watch this space for further details.⠀ - ⠀ Jetzt heißt es Uniform statt Rennanzug!⠀ Schon im Januar beginnt mein Präsenzdienst beim Österreichischen Bundesheer und ich bin stolz, meiner Heimat etwas zurückgeben zu können.⠀ Aber keine Sorge, ich werde 2020 wieder in meinem Rennwagen sitzen und das wahrscheinlich fitter denn je, denn unser Heer bietet für uns Athleten exzellente Möglichkeiten. Jedenfalls halte ich Euch hier auf dem Laufenden. #bundesheer #ÖBH #österreich
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Ferdinand announced that he would be beginning his military service via his social media accounts. Ferdinand's father Karl joined the Austrian Army for training as a reserve officers career in 1981. Between 1982- 1984, Archduke Karl served as a platoon commander, and, later in 1984, joined the Austrian Air Force for pilot training as a Lieutenant. From 1985-1996, Karl von Habsburg served as a pilot in the Austrian Air Force. Thus, in a way, Ferdinand is following in a family tradition.


 
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Albanian Crown Princely Couple Visit Areas Devastated by Earthquake; Appeal for Aid

Crown Prince Leka and Crown Princess Elia 

Since the beginning of this week, Crown Prince Leka and Crown Princess Elia of the Albanians have been visiting areas of their country which were struck by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake on Monday, 25 November. This was the strongest earthquake to hit the country in forty years: so far, officials state that fifty people were killed, and over 900 people were injured. The epicentre of the earthquake was in Mamuras, in the northwest of Albania; tremors of the quake were felt in Tirana, where the couple live. The coastal city of Durrës (Durazzo) and its residents have been particularly affected by damage that the earthquake left in its wake.

 
Crown Princess Elia with fellow Albanians affected by the earthquake
When the earthquake first occurred, the crown princely couple issued the following statement:
In the wake of the devastating earthquake which hit Albania, we express our sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones during this night of terror. 
Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims, and for the safety of those who are still in danger under the rubble. 
This is time for solidarity, to help the victims of this horrific earthquake which shook our land. 
We are grateful to all states and institutions which are assisting us during this time of emergency and despair. 
Special appreciation goes to Kosova for their brotherly support. God help us, let us pray not to relive such terror!

Leka and Elia of the Albanians

Since then, Crown Prince Leka and Crown Princess Elia have continued to go to those parts of Albania which were most strongly hit by the earthquake. They are also asking for all who are so inclined to donate to relief efforts.

Leka and Elia of the Albanians with relief workers and law enforcement personnel

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

In Profile, a Modern Princess: Louise d'Orléans, Daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Chartres


 
 
 
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The parents of Louise: Prince Charles-Louis d'Orléans and Iléana Manos on their wedding day

Born at Paris on 6 December 1999, Princess Louise Marie Isabelle d'Orléans is the eldest daughter of Prince Charles-Louis, Duke of Chartres, and his wife Princess Iléana (née Manos; a cousin of Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia). Louise has an older brother, Prince Philippe (b.1998), and three younger siblings: Princess Hélène (b.2001), Prince Constantin (b.2003), and Princess Isabelle (b.2005). Princess Louise d'Orléans is the granddaughter of Prince Jacques, Duke of Orléans, and his wife Princess Gersende (née de Sabran-Pontevès); therefore, Louise is the great-granddaughter of the late Prince Henri, Count of Paris, and his wife Princess Isabelle (née Orléans e Bragança), as well as of Foulques de Sabran-Pontevès, Duc de Sabran, and his wife Roselyne (née Manca-Amat de Vallombrosa).

 


 
 
 
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Princess Louise d'Orléans recently gave an interview to journalist Chloé Friedmann of Madame Figaro. In it, she gave a lot of insight into her life and her goals and hopes for the future. Louise is a third-year student focusing on agricultural engineering at a university in Lille (l’École d’ingénieur agroalimentaire). Like many of her relatives, she enjoys painting and expressing herself artistically. Louise has traveled extensively in South America, and she would love to live in either Argentina or Brazil one day. The princess confides that she is a great admirer of Queen Elizabeth II, and that she also likes watching the Netflix series, The Crown. 
 


 
 
 
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Louise d'Orléans will be one of the participants at the upcoming Bal des Débutantes held in Paris on 30 November. She will be wearing a gown designed by Giambattista Valli. Princess Louise hopes that her attendance at the ball will help to raise funds for two charities, Seleni and Enfants d'Asie, which Louise and her parents both support. 
 
 
For Louise's full interview with Chloé Friedmann of Madame Figaro, please visit this link: Louise d’Orléans : "Je dois faire la révérence devant mes tantes"


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