Gabriela, Duchess of Anhalt
| HRH The Duchess of Anhalt | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Titles | Duchess of Anhalt
Archduchess of Austria |
| Reign | 21 July 1979 - present |
| Predecessor | Editha von Stephani |
| Biographical Information | |
| Born | 14 October 1956
Vienna, Austria, Austria-Hungary |
| Spouse | Eduard II, Duke of Anhalt
(m. 1979) |
| Issue | Katharina, Hereditary Duchess of Anhalt |
| Name | Gabriela Maria Charlotte Felicitas Elisabeth
Antonia |
| House | Habsburg (by birth)
Ascania (by marriage) |
| Father | Emperor Otto of Austria |
| Mother | Princess Regina of Saxe-Meiningen |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Gabriela, Duchess of Anhalt (born Archduchess Gabriela of Austria on 14 October 1956) is a member of the Anhalt Ducal Family as the current Duchess consort. She is also a member of the Austrian Imperial Family as the sister of Charles II, Emperor of Austria.
Life
Gabriela was born the fourth child of Emperor Otto of Austria and Princess Regina of Saxe-Meiningen.
Marriage and Issue
On 21 July 1979, Gabriela married Eduard II, Duke of Anhalt in Dessau. Eduard and Gabriela have three children, Katharina, Eilika, and Felicitas.
| Photo | Name | Birth | Death | Marriage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Katharina, Hereditary Duchess of Anhalt | 14 December 1980 | Prince Alexander Philip of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (m. 2008); has issue | |
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Princess Eilika | 1 January 1985 | Prince Andreas of Hanover (m. 2012); has issue | |
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Princess Felicitas | 14 May 1993 | Unmarried and without issue |
Residences
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Dessau Palace; Main Residence (March-May; September-November) -
Kothen Castle; Winter Residence (December-February) -
Mosigkau Palace; Summer Residence (June-August) -
Schonbrunn Palace; Summer Residence (June-August)
Sartorial Information
Tiara Collection
As Duchess, Gabriela has access to the entirety of the Anhalt Tiara Collection. Below are the tiaras that she personally owns.
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(1972) Star Tiara; 16th birthday gift from her parents -
(1979) Diamond Scroll Tiara; Wedding gift from her mother-in-law -
(1979) Blue Enamel Kokoshnik; Wedding gift from her parents
Clothing Collection
Clothing Collection
Titles and Honours
- 1956-1979 Archduchess Gabriela of Austria
- 1979-present Gabriela, Duchess of Anhalt
National Honours
Order of Albert the Bear (1979)
Foreign Honours
Order of Maria Theresa (1974) (Austria)
Order of the Starry Cross (1979) (Austria)
Order of Louise (1981) (Germany)