Queen Maria da Gloria of Yugoslavia
| HM The Queen of Yugoslavia | |
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| Titles | Queen of Yugoslavia
Princess of Brazil |
| Reign | 1 July 1972 - present |
| Predecessor | Princess Alexandra of Greece |
| Biographical Information | |
| Born | 13 December 1946 (age 78)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Spouse | Alexander II, King of Yugoslavia
(m. 1972) |
| Issue | Peter, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia |
| Name | Maria da Gloria Henriette Dolores Lucia
Michaela Raphaela Gabriela Gonzaga |
| House | Orleans-Braganza (by birth)
Karadordevic (by marriage) |
| Father | Emperor Pedro IV of Brazil |
| Mother | Princess Maria de la Esperanza of the Two Sicilies |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Queen Maria da Gloria of Yugoslavia (born Princess Maria da Gloria of Brazil on 13 December 1946) is a member of the Yugoslavian Royal Family as the current Queen consort. She is also a member of the Brazilian Imperial Family as the sister of Pedro V, Emperor of Brazil.
Life[edit | edit source]
Gloria was born the second child and elder daughter of Emperor Pedro IV of Brazil and Princess Maria de la Esperanza of the Two Sicilies.
Marriage and Issue[edit | edit source]
On 1 July 1972, Alexander married Alexander II, King of Yugoslavia in Belgrade. The couple have five children, Peter, Philip, Alexander, Jelena, and Olga.
| Photo | Name | Birth | Death | Marriage |
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Peter, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia | 5 February 1980 | Unmarried and without issue | |
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Prince Philip | 15 January 1982 | Princess Olga of Leiningen (m. 2017); has issue | |
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Prince Alexander, Duke of Vastergotland | 15 January 1982 | Ingrid, Crown Princess of Sweden (m. 2013); has issue | |
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Princess Jelena | 8 August 1986 | Unmarried and without issue | |
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Olga, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Oldenburg | 8 August 1988 | Alexander, Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg (m. 2024); has issue |
Residences[edit | edit source]
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Old Palace; Main Residence (March-May; September-November) -
White Palace; Winter Residence (December-February) -
Golden Hill Villa; Summer Residence (June-August) -
Santa Cruz Estate; Summer Residence (June-August)
Sartorial Information[edit | edit source]
Tiara Collection[edit | edit source]
As Queen, Gloria has access to the entirety of the Yugoslavian Tiara Collection. Below are the tiaras that she personally owns.
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(1962) Diamond Scroll Tiara; 16th birthday gift from her parents -
(1972) Sapphire and Diamond Tiara; Wedding gift from her mother-in-law -
(1972) Diamond Tiara; Wedding gift from her parents
Clothing Collection[edit | edit source]
Clothing Collection
Titles and Honours[edit | edit source]
- 1946-1972 Princess Maria da Gloria of Brazil
- 1972-present Queen Maria da Gloria of Yugoslavia
National Honours[edit | edit source]
Order of the Star of Karadorde (1972)
Order of the Yugoslav Crown (2022)
Foreign Honours[edit | edit source]
Order of the Southern Cross (1972) (Brazil)
Order of Pedro I (1964) (Brazil)
Order of the Rose (1976) (Brazil)