Barbara of Portugal – A powerful influence
Barbara of Portugal was born on 4 December 1711 as the eldest child of King John V of Portugal and Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria. […]
Spain
Female Heirs – Leonor, Princess of Asturias
With the introduction of absolute primogeniture in most European monarchies, there are now several Queens in waiting, though Spain is unfortunately not one of these […]
Maria Amalia of Saxony – Queen of two nations
Maria Amalia of Saxony was born on 24 November 1724 as the daughter of Augustus III of Poland, Elector of Saxony and Maria Josepha of […]
Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz – Born in exile
Infanta Pilar of Spain was born on 30 July 1936 as the eldest daughter of Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Princess María Mercedes of […]
Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo – Queen of the poor
Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo was born on 9 August 1847 In Paris as the daughter of Carlo Emmanuele dal Pozzo, 5th Prince of Cisterna – […]
Ana de Mendoza, Princess of Eboli – The one-eyed beauty
Ana de Mendoza de la Cerda y de Silva Cifuentes was born on 29 June 1540 as the daughter of Diego Hurtado de Mendoza y […]