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| 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
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
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
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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
Tiara Collection
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
Clothing Collection
Titles and Honours
- 1946-1972 Princess Maria da Gloria of Brazil
- 1972-present Queen Maria da Gloria of Yugoslavia
National Honours
Order of the Star of Karadorde (1972)
Order of the Yugoslav Crown (2022)
Foreign Honours
Order of the Southern Cross (1972) (Brazil)
Order of Pedro I (1964) (Brazil)
Order of the Rose (1976) (Brazil)