A thread to discuss the non-reigning Imperial Hapsburg Family's news, current events and general discussion :crown:
Luxarazzi: Imre and Katie at Conference in Vienna (http://www.luxarazzi.com/2017/05/imre-and-katie-at-conference-in-vienna.html)
Their youngest daughter Gabriella and her fiance Prince Henri of Bourbon-Parma have a little daughter. :snowflake: Both are university students and she is currently living with her parents in Geneva.
Luxarazzi: A Daughter for Archduchess Gabriella (http://www.luxarazzi.com/2017/12/a-daughter-for-archduchess-gabriella.html)
Archduke Karl of Austria has a homepage.
Karl von Habsburg: Die offizielle Website von Karl von Habsburg (http://www.karlvonhabsburg.at)
Not surprising as he's now the head of the Imperial House.
Vienna and Budapest would be the dual capitals.
What If Austria-Hungary Reunited Today? - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0gr2S876vg)
Interesting question
@LouisFerdinand however, I see the recreated Austro-Hungarian state facing the same issues that it did 100 years ago among its varied groups. Differences in language, alphabet-Roman and Cyrillic, religions: Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Orthodox Christianity, economic power etc..would be almost insurmountable IMHO. Consider that we've already seen a repeat of ugly nationalism and civil war among that nations that were part of the former Yugoslavia in the 1990's which was part of the A-H empire. I doubt that there will be a serious discussion of reunification.
I thought that Archduke Karl, the eldest son of Archduke Otto, would be the Emperor of Austria and the King of Hungary.
He would be the Emperor, but
@LouisFerdinand please be realistic. These nations have fought long and hard for their freedom and independence over the last 100 years, they will not want a "foreign" emperor reigning over them even if it is a constitutional monarchy.
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Also AD Karl does not command the same respect that his late father CP Otto aka Dr. Otto Von Hapsburg had over the years.
Yes why would anyone want to recreate that empire
3 pics from getty images
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775537713&family=editorial&sort=newest#license)
Will Eleonore still use her title of Archduchess?
:wed: Congratulations to HIRH Archduchess Eleonore and Jerome D Ambrosio on their wedding.
Vogue (https://www.vogue.com.au/brides/news/there-was-a-lowkey-royal-wedding-in-monacohere-are-all-the-details-we-know/news-story/0b89b69ab1a4a8c22920d1b94c2b15e0)
QuoteAs reported by People, Austrian Archduchess Eleonore von Habsburg, 26, and her fianc?, Belgian racecar driver, J?r?me D'Ambrosio, 34, married in Monaco on Monday, July 20, exchanging their vows in a civil ceremony in Monaco with only a small group of loved ones in attendance. According to the publication, much like Princess Beatrice and Mapelli Mozzi, von Habsburg and D?Ambrosio had plans for a church wedding which were pushed aside due to coronavirus restrictions, however they are reportedly planning a larger celebration with family and friends once social limitations begin to lift. For the occasion, the bride?who also holds the title of Royal Princess of Hungary, Bohemia and Croatia?wore a simple, white off-the-shoulder Carolina Herrera dress that fell just below her knees paired with a netted fascinator, drop earrings and white heeled sandals. The groom, D?Ambrosio, donned a three-piece navy suit and light blue tie for the special day.
Per People, the bride and groom?s parents were in attendance, as were their sisters, Gloria and Olivia respectively, who acted as witnesses to the union, and the mayor of Monaco, Georges Marsan ,who posed with the couple for a photo following the ceremony.
According to Hello!, the civil ceremony was followed by a socially-distanced lunch attended by a larger group of guests, who were invited to toast the couple?s union. As reported by the publication, von Habsburg and D?Ambrosio met three years ago on a flight from London to Nice, announcing their engagement in March 2019. D?Ambrosio was married once before to actress and producer Natalie Sifferman from 2013 to 2015.
Does Karl von Habsburg refer to himself more as Karl von Habsburg than as Archduke Karl of Austria?
If he's at home in Austria, then he can't use "von" as the prefix is outlawed.
The 'von' trap: Austrian battle over three noble letters | Austria | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/14/the-von-trap-austrian-battle-over-three-noble-letters)
It is most unfortunate that the von cannot and will not be recognized.
Eurohistory: An Imperial and Royal Wedding Next Month: Prince Henri of Bourbon-Parma to Marry Archduchess Gabriella of Austria in September (https://eurohistoryjournal.blogspot.com/2020/08/an-imperial-and-royal-wedding-next.html)
The couple have been engaged since 2017 and have a three year old daughter. :Jen: :vday2:
Unusual for a member of the devoutly religious Habsburg dynasty to put the cart before the horse, so to speak, and have a child before becoming engaged then married!
I wonder why they've waited so long.. they've apparently been engaged since the birht of their child or before.
It would be splendid to see a cathedral wedding for Henri and Gabriella.
Prince Henri and Archduchess Gabriella married today in Austria. Their daughter Victoria is the little girl in the photo to the groom's left. Gabriella appears to be wearing the same veil worn by her sister and sisters-in-law.
Eurohistory: The Marriage of Prince Henri of Bourbon-Parma and Archduchess Gabriella of Austria (https://eurohistoryjournal.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-marriage-of-prince-henri-of-bourbon.html)
@TLLK, The picture proves my wishful thinking of a cathedral wedding did not occur!
I can't see why they would have a cathedral wedding in today's climate. Small weddings are going to be necessary for the next year or 2 . Glad they have managed to get to the altar at last ... I guess they've been waiting for a while...
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on September 13, 2020, 01:13:04 AM
@TLLK, The picture proves my wishful thinking of a cathedral wedding did not occur!
Unfortunately under Austria's COVID-19 regulations that would not be permitted if the couple wanted more than immediate family. An outdoor Mass allowed for more guests to be present.
I had learned years ago that a couple could not be married in the Roman Catholic faith unless the wedding was in a Catholic church, Catholic cathedral, or Catholic chapel. An outdoor Catholic wedding Mass would not have been allowed.
Yes that is typically the case that you cannot be married outside of a Roman Catholic church, however during this extraordinary period of time the couple have been allowed a nuptial Mass.
Once forbidden, outdoor Catholic weddings could be pandemic trend | National Catholic Reporter (https://www.ncronline.org/news/coronavirus/once-forbidden-outdoor-catholic-weddings-could-be-pandemic-trend)
QuoteWhile Canon law is rather broad about where a Catholic wedding should take place, dioceses apply their own interpretations.
Quote from: TLLK on September 14, 2020, 12:33:16 AM
Yes that is typically the case that you cannot be married outside of a Roman Catholic church, however during this extraordinary period of time the couple have been allowed a nuptial Mass.
Once forbidden, outdoor Catholic weddings could be pandemic trend | National Catholic Reporter (https://www.ncronline.org/news/coronavirus/once-forbidden-outdoor-catholic-weddings-could-be-pandemic-trend)
actually in medieval times the wedding took place outside the church and then the couple went into church for the Nuptial mass...Then things were tightened up wiht regard to marriage and it was not valid unless it took place in a Catholic church. However in exceptional circumstances, marriage ceremonies have alwasy been allowed in unusual places provided they were done by a priest with witnesses, and sanctioned by the church
@TLLK, Thank you for the article. It clearly explained there would be no Catholic Mass.
RTL Today - Royal wedding: Prince Henri of Bourbon-Parma and Archduchess Gabriella of Austria marry at Schlo? Tratzberg (https://today.rtl.lu/life/royals/a/1579588.html)
Quote from: TLLK on September 13, 2020, 03:35:47 PM
Unfortunately under Austria's COVID-19 regulations that would not be permitted if the couple wanted more than immediate family. An outdoor Mass allowed for more guests to be present.
from what I've seen of photos, most of the congregation weren't wearing masks or practising social distancing. I assume that Coivid sin't too bad in Austria..
Their son Archduke Imre and his American born wife Archduchess Kathleen have a fourth granddaughter born Jan. 15, 2021. Her name is Cecilia.
Eurohistory: A New Archduchess of Austria is Born! (https://eurohistoryjournal.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-new-archduchess-of-austria-is-born.html)
Archduke Carl Christian and Princess Marie Astrid now have a total of 10 grandchildren: 3 grandsons and 7 granddaughters. Another baby will born later this year to Archduchess Adelaide.
Archduchess Cecilia is truly precious! :vday4: :vday4: :vday4: :vday4:
Archduchess Gabriella and her husband Prince Henri of Bourbon-Parma have welcomed a second daughter Princess Anastasia. Her older sister Princess Victoria is three years old now. The tiny girl joined her parents' at the wedding of her mother's cousin Princess Maria Anunciata.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTfkxl1IlYj/?utm_medium=copy_link
The Imperial Court (Reichskammergericht) was initiated by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. The Imperial Court arose from the negotiations for the Eternal Peace at the Diet of Worms in 1495.
At Christmas 1816 Emperor Franz I attended a celebration which had a Christmas tree. The Emperor was so taken with the magical aura of the Christmas tree that he ordered a tree to be put up in the Hofburg Palace at Christmas from then on.
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Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I won over the Renaissance scholar Conrad Celtis by crowning him a poet laureate. Maximilian installed him as a master of a new College of Poets and Mathematicians in Vienna's university.
Ernest (1377-1424) was Duke of Styria, Carinthia, and Carinola from 1406. He was the first Habsburg to actually use the title of "Archduke".
Royal Musings: Archduchess works on Oscar-winning film (http://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2023/03/archduchess-works-on-oscar-winning-film.html)
The last of Archduke Carl-Christian and Princess Marie Astrid's children is getting married in September.
QuoteArchduke Alexander of Austria (b. 26 September 1990); the happy bride is his longtime girlfriend, Natacha Roumiantzeff-Pachkevitch; their are going to marry on 30 September in Montreux (Switzerland).
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QuoteArchduke Imre, Grand Duke Henri?s nephew, and his wife Archduchess Kathleen de Habsburg-Lorraine have welcomed their fifth child, a baby BOY! 💙🍼
The baby boy has been named as Karl, in honour of Archduke Imre?s great-grandfather, Blessed Karl of Austria, who was the last Habsburg Emperor.
Karl was born on June 4, 2023. He is their fifth child and first son. Imre and Kathleen have four beautiful daughters: Maria-Stella (b. 2013), Magdalena (b. 2016), Juliana (b. 2018) and Cecilia (b. 2021).
Great news, another healthy baby in the family. The girls will probably spoil little Karl to bits!
Archduke Karl was born one day after my June 3rd birthday.
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on June 22, 2023, 10:41:19 PM
Archduke Karl was born one day after my June 3rd birthday.
He waited so you wouldn?t have to share, LF. Very generous of him!
The christening of Archduke Karl was celebrated on June 10.
http://www.twitter.com/vaninaswchindt/status/1671550161061855232
The youngest son of Archduke Christian and Princess Marie-Astrid has married. His Luxembourg relatives, Queen Mathilde and Lichtenstein's Prince were in attendance along with other Hapsburg family members. Also it appears that Archduke Christoph and Archduchess Adelaide have had a new baby boy too. Little Karl will now have a playmate. Archduke Alexander's many nephews and nieces made up the wedding party and served as altar boys.
Royal Addicted on Instagram: "#RoyalWedding 30th September ~ The wedding of Archduke Alexander of Austria and Natacha Roumiantzoff-Pachkevitch at (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx3dCxUN6mB/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D)
QuoteThe wedding of Archduke Alexander of Austria and Natacha Roumiantzoff-Pachkevitch at Saint Pierre de Bel?il Church, Belgium
The Roman Catholic European royals are certainly close, especially those related to each other. Not too many weddings, christenings or funerals pass by without at least some meetings. And the Hapsburg Archdukes won?t be extinct any time soon either.
I like the fact that some of Archduke Alexander's nephews served as altar boys at the Wedding Mass.
This is the only royal wedding I have come across where royal boys served as altar servers.
Archduchess Yolande was laid to rest in the Hapsburg Crypt in Vienna.
https://twitter.com/BlogMathilde/status/1710725373485338722/photo/1