A Year of Royal Weddings in Liechtenstein
2025 is shaping up to be a year of weddings for the royal family of Liechtenstein. This tiny principality, home to about 40,000 residents, will welcome members of prominent European royalty as Princess Marie Caroline, the second daughter of regent Prince Alois, is set to marry investment manager Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer in the summer.
Engagement Announcement
The engagement of Princess Leopoldina to Bruno Pedrosa, a Portuguese national, was officially announced by her uncle, the Count of Paris, on social media. The civil ceremony will take place in Liechtenstein in December, followed by a religious ceremony in Lisbon in February 2026. The couple, who have been dating for about a year, shares common interests such as surfing, literature, and traveling.
The princess is an illustrator specializing in children's books and wedding invitations, while Bruno is a producer and director with his own audiovisual company. Princess Marie of Liechtenstein, the bride's mother, expressed her joy, stating: "Bruno is absolutely charming and quickly integrated into our family. We all like him. A son-in-law that aligns with our wishes."
A Deep Connection with Portugal
Princess Leopoldina, aged 34, was born in Vienna and is the daughter of Prince Gundakar of Liechtenstein and Princess Marie, sister to the Count of Paris, the pretender to the defunct French throne. Leopoldina's family has a long-standing connection with Portugal, with her great-grandparents having lived in Sintra in exile in 1947. Her grandfather, who also held the title of Count of Paris, passed away in 2019 and was a cousin to Duarte Pio de Bragança, the current Duke of Bragança.
The ties extend beyond her immediate family. The Prince Gundakar has strong connections to Brazil, owning properties in Mato Grosso and spending part of the year there, where they engage with Brazilian royalty. Interestingly, Bruno, the prince's fiancé, has Brazilian roots, with a Portuguese heritage from his paternal grandparents.
Cultural Significance
This royal union not only strengthens ties between Liechtenstein and Portugal but also highlights the intertwined histories of European and South American royal families. The upcoming weddings are sure to attract attention from both the public and media, celebrating the rich cultural heritage shared between these nations.
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