Royal Lineage: Princess Maria Beatrice of Savoy
An exploration into the life, family connections, and distinguished ancestry of Princess Maria Beatrice, a member of the historic House of Savoy.
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Life and Exile
Early Life and Royal Status
Princess Maria Beatrice Elena Margherita Ludovica Caterina Romana di Savoia was born on 2 February 1943, at the Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy. She is the youngest daughter and fourth child of Umberto II, the last King of Italy, and Queen Marie-José of Belgium. Affectionately known as "Titi" within her family, her early years were marked by the tumultuous end of the Italian monarchy.
Exile and Family Separation
Following a brief period where her father served as King Umberto II for just over a month in 1946, the royal family was exiled from Italy. The family initially gathered in Portugal, where her parents subsequently separated. Princess Maria Beatrice and her siblings relocated to Switzerland with their mother, while their father resided on the Portuguese Riviera, shaping the early dynamics of her life.
Notable Family Connections
Princess Maria Beatrice holds significant familial ties within European royalty. She is a first cousin to prominent figures such as King Baudouin of Belgium, King Albert II of Belgium, Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte of Luxembourg, Moritz, Landgrave of Hesse, and Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria, underscoring her position within the continent's royal circles.
Personal Life and Family
Marital History
In 1967, Princess Maria Beatrice's attempt to marry Italian actor Maurizio Arena was thwarted by her family, who initiated legal proceedings questioning her mental fitness for marriage. The lawsuit was eventually dropped in early 1968 after the relationship concluded.
She later married Luis Rafael Reyna-Corvalán y Dillon, born in Córdoba, Argentina, on 1 April 1970 in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. A religious ceremony followed in January 1971 in Córdoba. The couple separated in 1995 and were formally divorced in 1998.
Children and Tragedies
Princess Maria Beatrice and Luis Rafael Reyna-Corvalán y Dillon had three children: Rafael, Patrizio, and Azaea. Tragically, her eldest son, Rafael, passed away on 29 April 1994, at the age of 23 in Boston, Massachusetts, following a fall. Her ex-husband was later murdered in Cuernavaca, Mexico, on 17 February 1999.
For a period, her mother, Queen Marie-José, resided with Maria Beatrice and her children in Mexico.
Distinguished Ancestry
The Ahnentafel Chart
Princess Maria Beatrice's lineage traces back through numerous European royal houses, reflecting a rich genealogical tapestry. The following chart details her direct ancestors across several generations:
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Geographical Context
Princess Maria Beatrice has connections to regions such as Morelos, Mexico, and specifically Acapantzingo, Cuernavaca, where her ex-husband was tragically murdered.
Scholarly References
Source Citations
The information presented herein is derived from the following sources:
- News article: "Princess Won't Wed". The Spokesman-Review. 14 November 1967.
- News article: "Love!". The Windsor Star. 28 November 1967.
- News article: "Suit Withdrawn". Reading Eagle. 14 January 1968.
- Web article: "Los varios intentos de suicidio de Titi de Saboya". www.libertaddigital.com. 7 March 2016.
- News article: Roger Clark. "CABBAGES & KINGS – Arts & Entertainment". The Independent. 18 February 1995.
- News article: "Silencio y misterio en el asesinato del ex diplomático". Clarín (in Spanish). Buenos Aires. 19 February 1999.
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