Christine, Princess Imperial of Brazil

Princess Christine of Ligne
Dowager Princess Of Ligne
Born (1955-08-11) 11 August 1955
Château de Belœil, Belgium
SpousePrince Antônio of Orleans-Braganza
IssuePrince Pedro Luiz
Princess Amélia of Orleans-BraganzaPrincess Amélia
Prince Rafael Orleans-BraganzaPrince Rafael
Princess Maria Gabriela
Full name
Christine Marie Elisabeth Of Ligne
HouseLigne (by birth)
Orleans-Braganza (by marriage)
FatherAntoine, 13th Prince of Ligne
MotherPrincess Alix of Luxembourg

Princess Christine of Ligne (Christine Marie Elisabeth; born 11 August 1955), is a Belgian aristocrat and widow Antônio, Prince Imperial of Brazil. By marriage she is styled Princess of Brazil, Princess of Ligne, and bears the dynastic title Princess Imperial Dowager of Brazil. She is the sister-in-law of Bertrand, Prince of Brazil, Head of the Imperial House.

Titles and Styles

11 August 1955-25 September 1981: Her Highness Princess Christine of Ligne

25 September 1981-15 July 2022: Her Highness Princess Chrstine of Brazil, Princess Orleans-Braganza, Princess of Ligne

15 July 2022-8 November 2024: Her Imperial Highness The Princess Imperial of Brazil

8 November 2024-present Her Imperial Highness and Royal Highness The Dowager Imperial Princess of Brazil

Dynastic Honours

Portuguese Royal Family: Dame of the Order of Saint Isabel (25 September 1981)

Brazilian imperial family: Grand Cross of the Order of the Rose (25 September 1981)