Rafael, Prince of Grão-Pará
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Rafael of Orléans-Braganza (born 24 April 1986, Petrópolis, Brazil) is a member of the Imperial House of Brazil. He is Prince of Grão-Pará according to the disputed claims of the Imperial Family's Vassouras branch. He is the third in the line line of succession to the Brazilian throne as heir to his father Antônio, Prince Imperial of Brazil. He was born in Petrópolis. He is the son of a widely considered [but yet disputed] non-morganatic marriage between the then Prince Antônio of Brazil and the Belgian Princess Christine of Ligne.[1][nb 1] An entrepreneur, Prince Rafael currently lives in London where he co-owns a consulting firm. Active in promoting the legacy and restoration of the Brazilian monarchy, he participates in monarchist events and represent the Brazilian Imperial Family in Europe.
Rafael of Orléans-Braganza | |||||
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Prince of Grão-Pará | |||||
Born | (1986-04-26) 26 April 1986 (age 38) Petrópolis, Brazil | ||||
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House | Orléans-Braganza | ||||
Father | Antônio, Prince Imperial of Brazil | ||||
Mother | Christine, Princess Imperial of Brazil | ||||
Religion | Roman Catholic | ||||
Occupation | Production engineering |