Queen Silvia of Sweden visited the Hospicio Princesa Dona Maria Amélia in Funchal in Portugal on May 2nd. The Princess Dona Maria Amelia Hospital (Hospicio Princesa Dona Maria Amélia) is a hospital founded in memory of Princess Maria Amélia of Brazil who died of tuberculosis in Funchal, Portugal in 1853. Her mother, Empress Amélie of Brazil, was a sister of Queen Josefina of Sweden, and succeeding Kings and Queens of Sweden continued to fulfill the legacy of the hospital. Continue reading
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Wedding of Prince Heinrich of Bavaria
Prince Heinrich of Bavaria married Henriette Gruse at Andechs Abbey in Bavaria, Germany on April 22nd. There were members of the former Bavarian and Portuguese Royal Families in attendance. Continue reading
Spanish State Visit to Portugal
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are on a three-day State Visit to Portugal from November 28-30. They attended an official welcome, attended meetings, visited a museum in Porto, and attended a State Banquet in Guimarães. The Duke and Duchess of Braganza were also present. Continue reading