Michel, Prince of Ligne
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Early Life[edit]
Michel, Prince of Ligne (Michel Charles Eugene Marie Lamoral; born 26 May 1951) he has been head of the House of Ligne since 2005, following the death of his father, Antoine, 13th Prince of Ligne. Michel is married to Princess Eleonora, daughter of Pedro Henrique, Prince of Brazil, and Princess Maria Elisabeth of Bavaria, and sister of Bertrand, Prince of Brazil, current claimant to the Brazilian throne.
He is the eldest son of Antoine, 13th Prince of Ligne, and his wife Princess Alix Luxembourg; he is therefore a nephew of the late Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and a cousin of the reigning Grand Duke Henri. He is also Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece in Austria.[edit]
Birth
Michel was born on May 26 1951 as the first son of the Belgian noble Prince Antoine, Prince of Ligne (youngest son of Prince Eugene, 11th Prince of Ligne and his wife Philippine de Noailles) and his wife Princess Alix of Luxembourg youngest daughter of Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg and her consort Prince Felix, Prince of Bourbon Parma.
Childhood
At the time of his birth, Michel was third in line to the title of Prince of Ligne, he was also the first grandchild of his maternal grandparents.
Marriage and Children
-Princess Alix Marie of Ligne
-Henri, Hereditary Prince of Ligne
Titles and Styles
26 May 1951-3 March 1985: His Highness Prince Michel of Ligne
3 March 1985-21 August 2005: His Highness The Hereditary Prince of Ligne
21 August 2005-present His Highness The Prince of Ligne
House: Ligne
Religion: Roman Catholic
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