The wedding took place at Amerdingen, Bavaria, on 28 April 2012.
The groom is brother to Princess Anna of Bavaria (wife of Prince Manuel). Their younger siblings include Prince August-Frederik (b. 1981) and Princess Theodora-Luise ()b. 1986).
Thursday, May 3, 2012
German Princely Wedding: Sayn-Wittgenstein/Schenk von Stauffenberg
Prince Carl Albrecht of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (b. 1976), eldest son of Prince Ludwig-Ferdinand and of his wife, the former Countess Yvonne Wachtmeister af Johannishus, has married Ms. Camilla Schloesser Schenk von Stauffenberg, daughter of Conrad Schloesser and of Countess Maria Christina Schenk von Stauffenberg.
The wedding took place at Amerdingen, Bavaria, on 28 April 2012.
The groom is brother to Princess Anna of Bavaria (wife of Prince Manuel). Their younger siblings include Prince August-Frederik (b. 1981) and Princess Theodora-Luise ()b. 1986).
The wedding took place at Amerdingen, Bavaria, on 28 April 2012.
The groom is brother to Princess Anna of Bavaria (wife of Prince Manuel). Their younger siblings include Prince August-Frederik (b. 1981) and Princess Theodora-Luise ()b. 1986).
+ The Duchess of Segovia (1913-2012)
From Rome we receive news regarding the passing of doña Emanuela de Dampierre, Duchess of Segovia, whose first husband was the Infante don Jaime of Spain (1908-1975), second son of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenia (née Battenberg).
Emanuela was born in Rome in 1913 as the daughter of French aristocrat, Roger de Dampierre, Duke of San Lorenzo (1892-1975) and of his wife, the former Donna Vittoria Ruspoli (1892-1982), daughter of Emanuele Ruspoli, Prince of Poggio Suaso, and of his second wife, American heiress Josephine Curtiss, whose father was a wealthy New York businessman. Josephine's sister, Elizabeth was the first wife of the Duke of Dino, whose father eventually became the Prince de Sagan, head of the Talleyrand-Perigord family.
The marriage of Emanuela and Jaime was arranged. King Alfonso XIII and the Duchess of San Lorezo negotiated the whole affair and off to church Jaime and Emanuela went. Their union was going to be a miserable one for both spouses, their children, and their respective families as acrimony and endless arguments, mixed with mutual infidelities, particularly after the King's death, became the order of the day.
Nonetheless, on 4 Mach 1935, in Rome, doña Emanuele was married to Infante don Jaime, who had renounced his Spanish succession rights some years before. Jaime was born with a hearing condition that eventually affected his speech and auditory system. After the fall of the Spanish monarchy in 1931 his father believed it impossible for Jaime to carry on the monarchist torch due to this handicap. hence, Jaime was asked to renounce his rights in exchange for a financial settlement, which he willingly signed. In later years Jaime was a thorn on the side of his younger brother don Juan, Count of Barcelona.
Jaime and Emanuela had two sons, Alfonso and Gonzalo. Both boys were named after don Jaime's hemophiliac brothers, who died from bleedings sustained in car accidents in 1938 and 1934 respectively.
The marriage of Jaime and Emanuela was deeply unhappy. After the death of King Alfonso XIII the couple drifted apart and eventually divorced. Emanuela took up with a wealthy Italian named Antonio Sozzani, who would finance the lifestyle of her sons, as well as cover most of their education costs. Tonino Sozzani received little recognition for his largesse and Emanuela eventually separated from him. "He was their personal cash card," said a royal friend of Tonino Sozzani.
Don Jaime took up with a disreputable woman by the name of Charlotte Tiedemann (1919-1979). His marriage to Emanuela on the rocks, the couple were divorced in Bucharest in 1947, after which Jaime married Charlotte. Yet in the eyes of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as in the estimation of French Legitimists (who saw don Jaime as an alternative to the Orleans' headed by the Count of Paris), doña Emanuela remained always his wife. Emanuela and Tonino married in 1949, but had no issue.
Poor doña Emanuela had a tortured life and tragedy seemed to be at her front foor far too often. In 1972 her eldest son don Alfonso de Borbón married María del Carmen Martínez-Bordíu y Franco, eldest granddaughter of Spain's dictator, General Francisco Franco. The couple had two sons, Francisco (1972-1984) and Luis Alfonso (b. 1974), before the marriage imploded and divorce was sought and obtained.
In 1984, while driving back to Madrid after spending a weekend skiing, don Alfonso, who had received the title of Duke of Cadiz, was driving, avoided making a stop sign and caused an accident. His eldest son died, while Cadiz spent months in hospital. Luis Alfonso also suffered much harm, but his recovery was the speediest.
Five years later the Duke of Cadiz died decapitated while skiing in Colorado. After his death it was discovered that Alfonso was engaged to be married to Archduchess Constanza of Austria, a granddaughter of Emperor Karl and Empress Zita.
Eleven years later, doña Emanuela was visited by yet another tragedy when her second son, Gonzalo, died of leukemia. Gonzalo had never amounted to much. He had no children from various marriages, in fact one of his ex-wives later wrote a memoir in which she alleged Gonzalo was homosexual. Whether this was done out of spite, or not, Gonzalo did leave a child behind, a daughter named Stephanie Michelle de Borbón, who went on to marry and give her father several grandchildren. Gonzalo had very little to do with his daughter and never assumed financial responsibility for her upbringing either. At the time of his death he was married to an Italian lady by the name of Emanuela Pratolongo.
Tonino Sozani died several years ago. He remained devoted to Emanuela, and even though in old age they had drifted apart he never stopped his financial obligations to her.
She lived long enough to rejoice in the marriage of her grandson Luis Alfonso to a wealthy Venezuelan lady, María Margarita Vargas, an alliance that solved the family's finances forever. Luis Alfonso, who continues his father and grandfather's baseless French monarchist claims, has three children by his wife: Eugenie, Alfonso and Luis.
The Duchess of Segovia lived in Rome's Palazzo Massimo, where she died.
Emanuela was born in Rome in 1913 as the daughter of French aristocrat, Roger de Dampierre, Duke of San Lorenzo (1892-1975) and of his wife, the former Donna Vittoria Ruspoli (1892-1982), daughter of Emanuele Ruspoli, Prince of Poggio Suaso, and of his second wife, American heiress Josephine Curtiss, whose father was a wealthy New York businessman. Josephine's sister, Elizabeth was the first wife of the Duke of Dino, whose father eventually became the Prince de Sagan, head of the Talleyrand-Perigord family.
The marriage of Emanuela and Jaime was arranged. King Alfonso XIII and the Duchess of San Lorezo negotiated the whole affair and off to church Jaime and Emanuela went. Their union was going to be a miserable one for both spouses, their children, and their respective families as acrimony and endless arguments, mixed with mutual infidelities, particularly after the King's death, became the order of the day.
Nonetheless, on 4 Mach 1935, in Rome, doña Emanuele was married to Infante don Jaime, who had renounced his Spanish succession rights some years before. Jaime was born with a hearing condition that eventually affected his speech and auditory system. After the fall of the Spanish monarchy in 1931 his father believed it impossible for Jaime to carry on the monarchist torch due to this handicap. hence, Jaime was asked to renounce his rights in exchange for a financial settlement, which he willingly signed. In later years Jaime was a thorn on the side of his younger brother don Juan, Count of Barcelona.
Jaime and Emanuela had two sons, Alfonso and Gonzalo. Both boys were named after don Jaime's hemophiliac brothers, who died from bleedings sustained in car accidents in 1938 and 1934 respectively.
The marriage of Jaime and Emanuela was deeply unhappy. After the death of King Alfonso XIII the couple drifted apart and eventually divorced. Emanuela took up with a wealthy Italian named Antonio Sozzani, who would finance the lifestyle of her sons, as well as cover most of their education costs. Tonino Sozzani received little recognition for his largesse and Emanuela eventually separated from him. "He was their personal cash card," said a royal friend of Tonino Sozzani.
Don Jaime took up with a disreputable woman by the name of Charlotte Tiedemann (1919-1979). His marriage to Emanuela on the rocks, the couple were divorced in Bucharest in 1947, after which Jaime married Charlotte. Yet in the eyes of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as in the estimation of French Legitimists (who saw don Jaime as an alternative to the Orleans' headed by the Count of Paris), doña Emanuela remained always his wife. Emanuela and Tonino married in 1949, but had no issue.
Poor doña Emanuela had a tortured life and tragedy seemed to be at her front foor far too often. In 1972 her eldest son don Alfonso de Borbón married María del Carmen Martínez-Bordíu y Franco, eldest granddaughter of Spain's dictator, General Francisco Franco. The couple had two sons, Francisco (1972-1984) and Luis Alfonso (b. 1974), before the marriage imploded and divorce was sought and obtained.
In 1984, while driving back to Madrid after spending a weekend skiing, don Alfonso, who had received the title of Duke of Cadiz, was driving, avoided making a stop sign and caused an accident. His eldest son died, while Cadiz spent months in hospital. Luis Alfonso also suffered much harm, but his recovery was the speediest.
Five years later the Duke of Cadiz died decapitated while skiing in Colorado. After his death it was discovered that Alfonso was engaged to be married to Archduchess Constanza of Austria, a granddaughter of Emperor Karl and Empress Zita.
Eleven years later, doña Emanuela was visited by yet another tragedy when her second son, Gonzalo, died of leukemia. Gonzalo had never amounted to much. He had no children from various marriages, in fact one of his ex-wives later wrote a memoir in which she alleged Gonzalo was homosexual. Whether this was done out of spite, or not, Gonzalo did leave a child behind, a daughter named Stephanie Michelle de Borbón, who went on to marry and give her father several grandchildren. Gonzalo had very little to do with his daughter and never assumed financial responsibility for her upbringing either. At the time of his death he was married to an Italian lady by the name of Emanuela Pratolongo.
Tonino Sozani died several years ago. He remained devoted to Emanuela, and even though in old age they had drifted apart he never stopped his financial obligations to her.
She lived long enough to rejoice in the marriage of her grandson Luis Alfonso to a wealthy Venezuelan lady, María Margarita Vargas, an alliance that solved the family's finances forever. Luis Alfonso, who continues his father and grandfather's baseless French monarchist claims, has three children by his wife: Eugenie, Alfonso and Luis.
The Duchess of Segovia lived in Rome's Palazzo Massimo, where she died.
The Late Duchess of Segovia
HRH the Infante don Jaime of Spain, Duke of Segovia
Don Alfonso de Borbón, Duke of Cadiz
Video: The Luxembourg Couple meet the press
Luxembourg’s new royal couple Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Stephanie de Lannoy, announced their engagement officially to the press on Friday at Chateau de Berg. More than 40 medias from home and abroad were there to snap photos or grab a quote from the couple.
At 3:30pm a press conference took place where journalist were allowed to capture the moment with photos of the Grand Ducal family including their newly-engaged couple’s parents and Grand Duke Jean.
After that the press was ushered out on a terrace where Prince Louis and Princess Tessy as well as Prince Félix joined the family.
Royal Wedding in Luxembourg: 20 October 2012
Crown Prince Guillaume and his fiancée Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy will marry on October 20 this year, the Grand Ducal household announced Thursday morning.
The couple had announced their upcoming engagement last Thursday and celebrated the event on Friday morning at Schloss Berg, followed by a reception at the Palais in Luxembourg City.
It was the first time that the Countess was presented to the press after Prince Guillaume had announced last year that he had a girlfriend.
More details on the event are set to be released during the course of the day.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Three Bavarian Princesses
During a weekend visit to the Duke and Duchess of Croÿ at Haus Merfeld, their Westphalian seat, I was honored to witness a unique moment.
For drinks one afternoon we were joined by the Duke of Croÿ's mother, The Dowager Duchess of Croÿ (née Princess Gabriele of Bavaria), and her two remaining sisters, Princess Editha of Bavaria and The Dowager Duchess of Arenberg (née Princess Sophie of Bavaria).
They are the last living children of Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria (1869-1955) and his second wife, the former Princess Antonia of Luxembourg. It is amazing to think that their grandfather, King Ludwig III (1845-1921), was the last ruling monarch of Bavaria.
These three august and very distinguished women are indeed a living reminiscence of a time long-gone.
For drinks one afternoon we were joined by the Duke of Croÿ's mother, The Dowager Duchess of Croÿ (née Princess Gabriele of Bavaria), and her two remaining sisters, Princess Editha of Bavaria and The Dowager Duchess of Arenberg (née Princess Sophie of Bavaria).
They are the last living children of Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria (1869-1955) and his second wife, the former Princess Antonia of Luxembourg. It is amazing to think that their grandfather, King Ludwig III (1845-1921), was the last ruling monarch of Bavaria.
These three august and very distinguished women are indeed a living reminiscence of a time long-gone.
Fabergé – Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars
The Bowers Museum brings us an amazing exhibition on Fabergé!
Discover the spectacular designs of Peter Carl Fabergé. the master goldsmith and legendary jeweler still celebrated for his inventive designs and meticulous craftsmanship, through a special exhibition, Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars.
The House of Fabergé has a reputation for turning the everyday into the extraordinary. Perhaps best known for Imperial Easter Eggs created for the Russian Royal family, the House of Fabergé also fashioned jewelry and luxurious gifts for many ruling families of Europe, as well as other wealthy patrons. Marvel at exquisite objects produced by the Fabergé workshop at its peak, including personal gifts to the Tsar and Tsarina, an extravagant tiara, the magnificent “Fire Screen” picture frame, and the famed “Nobel Ice Egg,” one of the few “Imperial-styled” eggs in private hands. From elegantly simple to breathtakingly ornate, the jewelry, clocks, picture frames, boxes and eggs in this collection have been thoughtfully selected to exemplify extraordinary materials and workmanship.
In recent years, the McFerrin Collection has become one of the world’s most important private collections of Fabergé. While many of the pieces in this collection have been featured individually in other exhibitions and publications over the past 60 years, this is a rare opportunity to see this magnificent collection.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EXHIBITION INCLUDE
EMPRESS JOSEPHINE TIARA
Fabergé created this diamond tiara around 1890. The stunning briolette diamonds were a gift from Tsar Alexander I to the Empress Josephine after her divorce from Napoleon Bonaparte. This piece is one of only a few tiaras ever made by Fabergé.THE NOBEL ICE EGG
Tsar Alexander III commissioned the first egg ever created by the House of Fabergé in 1885 as an Easter present for his wife, Tsarina Maria Feodorovna. His son Nicholas II later commissioned such treasures for his wife Alexandra and for his mother, continuing a tradition that would last more than 30 years. Fabergé made eggs for only a small number of other clients; one of those was Swedish industrialist Dr. Emanuel Nobel, who commissioned this treasure between 1913 and 1914. This piece, a jeweled, enameled presentation egg, is also referred to as the “Snowflake Egg,” its shell ingeniously enameled and engraved to simulate the tracery of frost against a misted ground. It opens to reveal a “surprise”—a rock crystal and diamond pendant watch. The unique watch design was created specifically for Dr. Nobel and interpreted in other jewelry pieces by Fabergé, some of which Dr. Nobel gave as favors at his dinner parties. Several examples of these “ice jewels” are included in the exhibition.FIRE SCREEN PICTURE FRAME
This intricately decorated picture frame (made between 1908-1917) of gold, platinum and enamel is meant to be viewed from both sides and is arguably one of the finest examples of gold work ever produced by Fabergé. One side features a photograph of Tsar Nicholas II, and the other his wife, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. This was probably a gift from the Tsar to his mother, the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna. The form was most likely inspired by a fire screen, created by George Jacob that was in her apartment.
NICHOLAS II PRESENTATION BOX
The Imperial Russian court was renowned for the lavish gifts presented to foreign dignitaries visiting Russia. Fabergé made hundreds of presentation boxes, but many connoisseurs consider this his finest. Made of gold and decorated with enamel and diamonds, the box features the cipher of Tsar Nicholas II on the cover. The Emperor presented the box to Leon Bourgeois, a French politician and statesman in 1902. Bourgeois was one of 90 foreigners to receive a snuffbox with the Emperor’s initials.THE WEDDING CLOCK
Tsar Nicholas II and the Empress Alexandra Feodorovna jointly purchased this enameled clock in 1896 just weeks after they were married. One of the first furnishings they selected for their marital home, the clock has a blue enamel finish signifying true love. From an apprenticeship in goldsmithing to becoming “Goldsmith to the Imperial Crown,” Carl Fabergé led an extraordinary life creating unparalleled wonders. Learn more about the events that shaped this legendary jeweler’s life – and visit the special exhibition to see his remarkable accomplishments.http://www.bowers.org/index.php/art/exhibitions_details/58
Plea Deal for the Duke of Palma de Mallorca?
The King of Spain’s son-in-law is seeking to make a deal with the prosecution to avoid jail time, after becoming embroiled in a corruption scandal.
Lawyers for Inaki Urdangarin, 44, are negotiating a guilty plea in exchange for no time behind bars and offering to pay the government at least 3.5 million euros in compensation.
Urdangarin denies any wrongdoing.
He told reporters outside the court in Majorca: “I’m here in court to prove my innocence, my honour and my professional activities. During the years in question, I faced my responsibilities. I made decisions in the right way and transparently”.
The former Olympic handball player, who holds the title Duke of Palma, and his former business partner, Diego Torres, are accused of diverting millions of euros of public money meant a non-profit organisation they controlled to private offshore accounts.
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http://www.euronews.com/2012/05/01/spain-king-s-son-in-law-wants-to-negotiate-plea-in-corruption-case/
Lawyers for Inaki Urdangarin, 44, are negotiating a guilty plea in exchange for no time behind bars and offering to pay the government at least 3.5 million euros in compensation.
Urdangarin denies any wrongdoing.
He told reporters outside the court in Majorca: “I’m here in court to prove my innocence, my honour and my professional activities. During the years in question, I faced my responsibilities. I made decisions in the right way and transparently”.
The former Olympic handball player, who holds the title Duke of Palma, and his former business partner, Diego Torres, are accused of diverting millions of euros of public money meant a non-profit organisation they controlled to private offshore accounts.
Continue reading...
http://www.euronews.com/2012/05/01/spain-king-s-son-in-law-wants-to-negotiate-plea-in-corruption-case/
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