Sophie of Luxembourg Archives - History of Royal Women

Infanta Marie Anne of Portugal – A teacher of humanity

February 14, 2020 Moniek Bloks 1

Infanta Marie Anne of Portugal was born on 13 July 1861 as the fifth daughter of the former Portuguese King Miguel I – who had been exiled in 1834 – and Princess Adelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg. She was born at Schloss Bronnbach in the Kingdom of Württemberg and was known for her great piety. She also [read more]

Marie-Adélaïde of Luxembourg – The abdication of Luxembourg’s first Grand Duchess

January 11, 2017 Moniek Bloks 2

Marie-Adélaïde of Luxembourg was born on 14 June 1894 as the eldest daughter of Grand Duke William IV and his wife, Marie Anne of Portugal. She was to be the first of six daughters. The House Law of Nassau provided for the succession of a woman in the event of extinction of the males. Marie-Adélaïde [read more]