Queen Margarita of Bulgaria
| HM The Queen of Bulgaria | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Titles | Queen of Bulgaria
Grandee of Spain |
| Reign | 21 January 1962 - present |
| Predecessor | 21 January 1962 |
| Biographical Information | |
| Born | 6 January 1935 (age 90)
Madrid, Spain |
| Spouse | Simeon II, Tsar of Bulgaria
(m. 1962) |
| Issue | Kardam, Prince of Turnovo
Kubrat, Prince of Panagyurishte |
| Name | Margarita |
| House | Gomez-Acebo (by birth)
Kohary (by marriage) |
| Father | Don Manuel Gomez-Acebo y Modet |
| Mother | Mercedes Cejuela y Fernandez |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Queen Margarita of Bulgaria (born Dona Margarita Gomez-Acebo y Cejuela on 6 January 1935) is a member of the Bulgarian Royal Family as the wife and consort of Simeon II, Tsar of Bulgaria.
Life[edit | edit source]
Margarita was born the second child and only daughter of Don Manuel Gomez-Acebo y Modet and Mercedes Cejuela y Fernandez. Margarita's parents were executed by Spanish revolutionaries in 1936. Margarita and her brother thus spent their childhood under the care of various relatives and friends of their parents.
Marriage and Issue[edit | edit source]
On 21 January 1962, Married married Simeon II, Tsar of Bulgaria. Simeon and Margarita have five children, Kardam, Kyril, Kubrat, Konstantin Assen, and Kalina.
| Photo | Name | Birth | Death | Marriage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Kardam, Prince of Turnovo | 2 December 1962 | 7 April 2015 (aged 52) | Archduchess Viridis of Austria (m. 1996); had issue |
 |
Kyril, Prince of Preslav | 11 July 1964 | Princess Maria of Romania (m. 1989); has issue | |
 |
Kubrat, Prince of Panagyurishte | 5 November 1965 | Princess Marie Louise of Baden (m. 1993); has issue | |
 |
Konstantin Assen, Prince of Vidin | 5 December 1967 | Princess Margherita of Parma (m. 1994); has issue | |
 |
Queen Kalina of Greece | 19 January 1972 | Paul II, King of Greece (m. 1995); has issue |
Residences[edit | edit source]
-
Royal Palace of Sofia; Main Residence (September-May) -
Tsarska Bistritsa; Winter Residence (December-February) -
Banya Palace; Summer Residence (June-August)
Sartorial Information[edit | edit source]
Tiara Collection[edit | edit source]
As Queen, Margarita has access to the entirety of the Bulgarian Tiara Collection. Below are the tiaras that she personally owns.
-
(1962) Emerald Tiara; Wedding gift from her mother-in-law -
(1962) Ruby and Diamond Tiara; Wedding gift from her aunt and uncle
Clothing Collection[edit | edit source]
Clothing Collection
Titles and Honours[edit | edit source]
- 1935-1962 Dona Margarita Gomez-Acebo y Cejuela
- 1962-present Queen Margarita of Bulgaria
National Honours[edit | edit source]
Order of Cyril and Methodius (1963)
Order of St. Alexander (1962)
Foreign Honours[edit | edit source]
TBA
Ancestry[edit | edit source]
| Parents | Grandparents | Great-Grandparents | Great-Great-Grandparents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Manuel Gomez-Acebo y Modet | Marquess Jose Gomez-Acebo y Cortina of Cortina | Don Jose Gomez-Acebo y de la Torre
Dolores Cortina y Vasquez |
N/A N/A |
| Mercedes Cejuela y Fernandez | Manuel Cejuela y Gonzalez-Orduna | Joaquin Cejuela de la Riva
Carolina Gonzalez-Orduna y Merry |
N/A N/A |
Notes[edit | edit source]
Face: Julie Andrews