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Infante Dom Dinis de Bragança, Duque do Porto, Announces Engagement to Countess Anna Schaffgotsch, Casa Real Portuguesa Confirms

Portrait courtesy of Casa Real Portuguesa

In Sintra, Casa Real Portuguesa announced the engagement of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Bragança’s youngest son, His Highness Infante Dom Dinis de Bragança, Duque do Porto, to Countess Anna Schaffgotsch von und zu Kynast und Greiffenstein, Baroness of Trachenberg.

According to the official announcement, Infante Dom Dinis and Countess Anna became engaged in Lisbon earlier this month. The Infante later informed the Duke and Duchess of Bragança, together with other close members of his family.

Infante Dom Dinis de Bragança was born in Lisbon on November 25th, 1999, and is the youngest child of Their Royal Highnesses Duarte Pio, Duke of Bragança, and Isabel de Herédia, Duchess of Bragança. As Duque do Porto, he is a member of the Royal House of Bragança, Portugal’s former reigning royal dynasty.

According to his official biography, Infante Dom Dinis is a student of Political Science and International Relations, with an academic focus on European Studies and Foreign Affairs. His academic background includes studies in Social Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, followed by studies at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, reflecting a strong interest in international relations and European public policy.

Professionally, Infante Dom Dinis was a co-founder and partner of Caravela Consulting, where he provided strategic consultancy services to public and private institutions. His work focused primarily on international trade, investment, institutional relations, and public policy, while also contributing to client management and the development of international partnerships.

The Infante has also completed internships with international organizations and at the European Parliament, participating in projects related to international cooperation, sustainable development, legislative affairs, and the preparation of funding proposals. These appointments provided him with experience working alongside governmental institutions and multilateral organizations in an international environment.

Infante Dom Dinis is fluent in Portuguese and English and also possesses knowledge of French, Spanish, and Italian.

Countess Anna Schaffgotsch von und zu Kynast und Greiffenstein, Baroness of Trachenberg, was born in Vienna, Austria, on February 17th, 2002. She is the daughter of Marie and Maximilian, Count and Countess Schaffgotsch von und zu Kynast und Greiffenstein, Barons of Trachenberg, and has three siblings.

The Countess earned a degree in Economics and Social Sciences from Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien. She later completed certifications in Real Estate Management and Healthcare Management and is currently specializing in education. According to her official biography, she will continue her studies in Comparative Education at University College London.

Her professional experience includes administrative appointments as an Office Assistant and Personal Assistant at the Viennese Children’s Theatre, where she gained experience in communications, research, accounting, event management, social media, and administrative operations. She has also contributed to European projects focused on education and sustainability.

Alongside her professional work, Countess Anna has extensive experience working with children and young people through summer camps, private childcare, and volunteer initiatives supporting people with disabilities in Romania. According to the official biography, these experiences strengthened her leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The Countess is fluent in German, English, and Italian, and continues to expand her linguistic studies. She is currently undertaking an internship with the education programme of the Lisbon Project Association in Lisbon.

Casa Real Portuguesa stated that additional details regarding the wedding will be announced in due course.

H.S.H. Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein Set To Marry Wealthy Venezuelan Investment Manager in Vaduz

Photo: Robert Leslie/Fürstenhaus von Liechtenstein

In Vaduz, the Fürstenhaus von Liechtenstein issued a press release this morning to announce that Her Serene Highness Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein and Mr. Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer will marry on August 30th, 2025, at the Kathedrale St. Florin in Vaduz, Liechtenstein.  The Catholic wedding ceremony will be presided over by Bishop Benno Elbs.

Guests who will attend the princely wedding include members of the Princely Family of Liechtenstein, members of the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg, close friends, and members of the government of the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Following the ceremony, a private reception will be held at Schloss Vaduz.

The Fürstenhaus von Liechtenstein also noted that residents of the Principality of Liechtenstein and tourists “… are welcome to be in front of the cathedral to witness the ceremonial entry and exit.”

The Fürstenhaus von Liechtenstein announced the couple’s engagement on October 21st, 2024. 

More information about the wedding will be announced in due course, so please stay tuned. 

Born Her Serene Highness Princess Marie Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata of Liechtenstein on October 17th, 1996, at Grabs Hospital in Grabs, Switzerland, she is the second child and only daughter of His Serene Highness Hereditary Prince Alois and Her Royal Highness Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein.  

The Princess attended the Ebenholz Primary School in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, and the International School Rheintal in Buchs, Switzerland. Princess Marie Caroline completed her formal education at Malvern College Boarding and Day School in Malvern, Worcestershire, England.

After studying at the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, and New York City, New York, Princess Marie Caroline graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design in 2020. She currently lives in London, England, and works in the fashion industry.

Born on October 28th, 1990, in Caracas, Venezuela, Mr. Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer is the eldest son of Francisco and Sofia Maduro Vollmer, née Vollmer de Marcellus.

Mr. Vollmer attended primary school at the Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola in Caracas, Venezuela.  He was then enrolled at the Harrow School in Harrow-on-the-Hill, London, England. 

Mr. Maduro Vollmer received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Andrews and his postgraduate degree from Queens College, Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. 

In 2013, Mr. Maduro Vollmer moved to Paris, France, where he began his professional career in Investment Banking.  He eventually moved to New York City, New York, before he returned to London, England, in 2016, where he now works in Investment Management.

H.R.H. Princess Theodora of Greece Marries Los Angeles Attorney, Mr. Matthew Kumar, in Athens, Greece

On Saturday, September 28th, 2024, Her Royal Highness Princess Theodora of Greece married Mr. Matthew Kumar at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation in Athens.

His Eminence the Metropolitan of Syros, Dorotheos II presided over the Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony.  

In a press release from the Greek Royal Family noted that the:

“…couple’s desire to have their wedding in Athens reflects their love for Greece, the strong ties they maintain with the country, and their desire to share Greek culture and hospitality and identity with their guests.”

Princess Theodora, the second daughter of Her Majesty Queen Anne Marie of the Hellenes and the late King Constantine II of the Hellenes, wore a custom gown by Athens-based designer Ms. Celia Kritharioti and the stunning Khedive of Egypt tiara, traditionally worn by the daughters and granddaughters of the late King Frederik IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark on their wedding day.

Mr. Matthew Kumar, a Los Angeles-based attorney, wore a custom suit. 

Royal guests attending the wedding included:

Her Majesty Queen Anne Marie of the Hellenes, His Royal Highness Prince Nikolaos of Greece, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippos and Princess Nina of Greece. 

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie Chantal of Greece, His Royal Highness Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece, His Royal Highness Prince Achilleas-Andreas of Greece, His Royal Highness Prince Odysseas Kimon of Greece, His Royal Highness Prince Aristides Stavros of Greece and Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Olympia of Greece.

Her Royal Highness Princess Alexia of Greece and her husband, Mr. Carlos Morales Quintana, Miss Arrietta Morales-Quintana, Miss Anna-Maria Morales-Quintana, Mr. Carlos Morales-Quintana, and Miss Amelia Morales-Quintana.

Her Majesty Emerita Queen Sofia of Spain, Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena of Spain, Her Royal Highness Infanta Christina Spain, Mr. Juan Valentín de Todos los Santos Urdangarin y Borbón, Mr. Miguel de Todos los Santos Urdangarin y Borbón, and Miss Irene de Todos los Santos Urdangarin y Borbón.

Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Her Serene Highness Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Countess of Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, and Count Michael of Ahlefeldt-Laurvig-Bille, and Count Richard von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth.

Their Serene Highnesses Prince Gustav and Princess Carina of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia, Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Savoy-Aosta, and Ms. Marina Karella.

Her Royal Highness Hereditary Princess Ekaterina of Hanover, Their Royal Highness Prince Christian and Princess Alessandra of Hanover, and Ms. Chantal Hochuli.

After the wedding ceremony, the couple and their guests attended a lavish wedding reception at the One & Only Aesthesis Hotel at Glyfada Beach.

Photos courtesy of the office of the Greek Royal Family/Nikolas Kominis/Studio Kominis

(DOCUMENTARY) The 1968 Royal Wedding Between HRH Crown Prince Harald of Norway and Miss Sonja Haraldsen.

Well, it’s Sunday, and you know what that means… Royal Documentary Day!

Here is the Norwegian royal wedding between His Royal Highness Crown Prince Harald of Norway and Miss Sonja Haraldsen. The lovely couple was married on August 29, 1968, at the Oslo Domkirke in Oslo, Norway.

Enjoy!