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Prince Royal of Portugal (or more formally Prince Royal of the Kingdom of Portugal and the Algarves) is the official title attributed to the heirs presumptive of the Crown of Portugal

Portugal

Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...

. From Manuel II

Manuel II of Portugal

Manuel II , named Manuel Maria Filipe Carlos Amélio Luís Miguel Rafael Gabriel Gonzaga Francisco de Assis Eugénio de Bragança Orleães Sabóia e Saxe-Coburgo-Gotha — , was the last King of Portugal from 1908 to 1910, ascending the throne after the assassination of his father and elder brother Manuel...

's death, the last king of Portugal, the title of Prince Royal has been used by the pretender to the Portuguese throne and Heads of the Royal House of Braganza

House of Braganza

The Most Serene House of Braganza , an important Portuguese noble family, ruled the Kingdom of Portugal and its colonial Empire, from 1640 to 1910...

.

The title was created in 1815 when John VI

John VI of Portugal

John VI John VI John VI (full name: João Maria José Francisco Xavier de Paula Luís António Domingos Rafael; (13 May 1767 – 10 March 1826) was King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves (later changed to just King of Portugal and the Algarves, after Brazil was recognized...

(at the time Prince-Regent) elevated colonial Brazil to the status of kingdom inside the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves (thus forcing the extinction of the until then used title Prince of Brazil

Prince of Brazil

Prince of Brazil was a title used in the Kingdom of Portugal, for the heir of the royal House of Braganza.The title was created by King John IV of Portugal on 27 October 1645 in favor of his eldest son and heir prince Teodósio, soon after Portugal had got rid of its Spanish rulers...

). The heir became the Prince Royal of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. When Brazil declared its independence, the title was changed to the current state.

The holders of the title were styled Royal Highness (HRH) and were also Dukes of Braganza

Duke of Braganza

The title Duke of Braganza in the House of Braganza is one of the most important titles in the peerage of Portugal. Since the House of Braganza acceded to the throne of Portugal in 1640, the male heir of the Portuguese Crown was known as the Duke of Braganza and Prince of Brazil until 1822, or...

, Dukes of Guimarães

Duke of Guimarães

The Dukes of Guimarães was an Nobility title granted by King Afonso V of Portugal in 1475, to Ferdinand II, 3rd Duke of Braganza. The king just upgraded the previous title of count of Guimarães), that he granted to the same Duke of Braganza, some years before .When Isabel of Braganza married...

, Dukes of Barcelos

Duke of Barcelos

The Dukes of Barcelos was an Nobility title granted by King Sebastian of Portugal on 5 August 1562, to the Duke of Braganza heir, during his father's life....

, Marquesses of Vila Viçosa

Marquis of Vila Viçosa

.The title Marquis of Vila Viçosa was created by royal decree, dated May 25th, 1455, by King Afonso V of Portugal), to Fernando of Braganza, second son of Afonso, 1st Duke of Braganza....

, Counts of Arraiolos

Count of Arraiolos

Count of Arraiolos is a Portuguese title granted, in 1377 by King Fernando I of Portugal, to Dom Álvaro Pires de Castro, a galician noble, brother of Inês de Castro...

, Counts of Ourém

Count of Ourém

Count of Ourém is a Portuguese title granted, in 1370 by King Fernando I of Portugal, to Dom João Afonso Telo de Meneses, uncle of Queen Leonor Telles de Menezes...

, Counts of Barcelos

Count of Barcelos

Count of Barcelos is a title of nobility, the first to be granted in Portugal. It was created in 1298 by king Denis I and initially it was a non hereditary title, although most of the holders belonged to the Teles de Menezes family...

, Counts of Faria, Counts of Neiva

Count of Neiva

Count of Neiva is a Portuguese title granted, in 1373 by King Fernando I of Portugal, to Dom Gonçalo Teles de Meneses, brother of Queen Leonor Telles de Menezes....

and Counts of Guimarães.

List of Princes Royal of Portugal

Note: Lighter shade of blue means that the person was not titled Prince Royal, being only the first in the line of succession. After 1834, Princes Royal needed to be officially sworn as such in Parliament to legally bear the title.

Name	\| Started	\| Ended	\| Alternative names	\| Royal House	\| Observations
João John VI of Portugal John VI John VI John VI (full name: João Maria José Francisco Xavier de Paula Luís António Domingos Rafael; (13 May 1767 – 10 March 1826) was King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves (later changed to just King of Portugal and the Algarves, after Brazil was recognized...	----	----	John (English)	Braganza House of Braganza The Most Serene House of Braganza , an important Portuguese noble family, ruled the Kingdom of Portugal and its colonial Empire, from 1640 to 1910...	Maria I Maria I of Portugal Maria I was Queen regnant of Portugal and the Algarves from 1777 until her death. Known as Maria the Pious , or Maria the Mad , she was the first undisputed Queen regnant of Portugal... 's second son. He was from 1788 to 15 July 1799 the Prince of Brazil Prince of Brazil Prince of Brazil was a title used in the Kingdom of Portugal, for the heir of the royal House of Braganza.The title was created by King John IV of Portugal on 27 October 1645 in favor of his eldest son and heir prince Teodósio, soon after Portugal had got rid of its Spanish rulers... , then styled himself Prince Regent of Portugal and the Algarves till 1815, afterwards Prince Regent of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. When creating the United Kingdom, he extinguished the title Prince of Brazil, and restyled his heir as Prince Royal of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves. King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves in 1816. King of Portugal and the Algarves, and dowager emperor of Brazil in 1825.
Pedro	1816	1826	Peter (English)	Braganza House of Braganza The Most Serene House of Braganza , an important Portuguese noble family, ruled the Kingdom of Portugal and its colonial Empire, from 1640 to 1910...	John VI John VI of Portugal John VI John VI John VI (full name: João Maria José Francisco Xavier de Paula Luís António Domingos Rafael; (13 May 1767 – 10 March 1826) was King of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves (later changed to just King of Portugal and the Algarves, after Brazil was recognized... 's first son. Future Pedro I of Brazil (1822-1831) and Pedro IV of Portugal 1826-1828). He was the last Prince of Brazil, and the first and only Prince Royal of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves.
Pedro	----	----	Peter (English)	Braganza House of Braganza The Most Serene House of Braganza , an important Portuguese noble family, ruled the Kingdom of Portugal and its colonial Empire, from 1640 to 1910...	Pedro IV's third son, Michael I's nephew, and Maria II's younger brother. Future Peter II of Brazil. Born in an independent Brazil as a Brazilian prince, heir to the imperial throne, he was never Prince Royal of Portugal. He was styled the Imperial Prince, the title of the heir to the Brazilian throne.
Januária Januária, Princess Imperial of Brazil Januária Maria of Braganza was a Brazilian princess and Portuguese infanta . She was the second daughter of Pedro I of Brazil and IV of Portugal and his wife Maria Leopoldina, Archduchess of Austria...	----	----		Braganza House of Braganza The Most Serene House of Braganza , an important Portuguese noble family, ruled the Kingdom of Portugal and its colonial Empire, from 1640 to 1910...	Maria II's younger daughter, since her brother Pedro II of Brazil Pedro II of Brazil Dom Pedro II , nicknamed "the Magnanimous", was the second and last ruler of the Empire of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he was the seventh child of Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil and Empress Dona Maria Leopoldina and thus a member of the Brazilian branch of... was also barred from Portuguese royal succession as her father became a foreign monarch, and she a foreign princess. Also known as Dona Januária, Imperial Princess of Brazil Januária, Princess Imperial of Brazil Januária Maria of Braganza was a Brazilian princess and Portuguese infanta . She was the second daughter of Pedro I of Brazil and IV of Portugal and his wife Maria Leopoldina, Archduchess of Austria... , as heir to the Brazilian throne during her brother's childhood.
Maria Teresa Teresa, Princess of Beira Infanta Maria Teresa of Portugal was the firstborn child of John VI of Portugal and Charlotte of Spain, and heir to the throne of Portugal between 1793 and 1795, until her short-lived brother António Pio was born.Maria Teresa Francisca de Assis Antónia Carlota Joana Josefa Xavier de Paula Micaela...	1828	1834	Theresa (English)	Braganza House of Braganza The Most Serene House of Braganza , an important Portuguese noble family, ruled the Kingdom of Portugal and its colonial Empire, from 1640 to 1910...	Miguel I's eldest sister was officially heir to the throne since his brother Pedro (I of Brazil, IV of Portugal) had abdicated in 1826, and Miguel was acclaimed king in 1828. She never adopted the new style Princess Royal, preferring the old Portuguese traditional style the Princess. Also known as Teresa, Princess of Beira, as she had been born Princess of Beira, title she kept till her male brother's birth. She was officially heir to the Portuguese throne while Miguel reigned unmarried, and her son Dom Sebastião de Bragança e Borbom, Infant of Portugal, was the heir after her, till the end of the Portuguese Civil War in 1834.
Pedro Pedro V of Portugal * Duke of Barcelos* Marquis of Vila Viçosa* Count of Ourém* Count of Barcelos* Count of Arraiolos* Count of Guimarães-Honours:* Knight of the Garter* Knight of the Golden Fleece-Ancestry:...	1837	1853	Peter (English)	Braganza-Coburg House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha The House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a branch of the House of Braganza that ruled the Kingdom of Portugal from 1853 until the declaration of the republic in 1910....	Maria II's first son. Future Pedro V of Portugal Pedro V of Portugal * Duke of Barcelos* Marquis of Vila Viçosa* Count of Ourém* Count of Barcelos* Count of Arraiolos* Count of Guimarães-Honours:* Knight of the Garter* Knight of the Golden Fleece-Ancestry:... . He was the first Prince Royal of Portugal and the Algarves, and second of the Prince Royals title.
Luís Luís I of Portugal \|-...	1853	1861	Louis (English) or Lewis (English alternative)	Braganza-Coburg House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha The House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a branch of the House of Braganza that ruled the Kingdom of Portugal from 1853 until the declaration of the republic in 1910....	Pedro V Pedro V of Portugal * Duke of Barcelos* Marquis of Vila Viçosa* Count of Ourém* Count of Barcelos* Count of Arraiolos* Count of Guimarães-Honours:* Knight of the Garter* Knight of the Golden Fleece-Ancestry:... 's younger brother. Future Luís I Luís I of Portugal \|-... . He inherited the throne, but was not sworn Prince Royal.
João Infante João, Duke of Beja Infante João of Portugal was a Portuguese infante and member of the House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.Infante João was born in Lisbon the third son of Queen Maria II of Portugal and King Ferdinand II...	1861	1861	John (English)	Braganza-Coburg House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha The House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a branch of the House of Braganza that ruled the Kingdom of Portugal from 1853 until the declaration of the republic in 1910....	Luís I Luís I of Portugal \|-... 's younger brother. Also known as Infante João, Duke of Beja Infante João, Duke of Beja Infante João of Portugal was a Portuguese infante and member of the House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.Infante João was born in Lisbon the third son of Queen Maria II of Portugal and King Ferdinand II... . He was not a Prince Royal.
Augusto Infante Augusto, Duke of Coimbra Infante Augusto of Portugal was a Portuguese infante of the House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.He was born in Lisbon the fifth son of Queen Maria II of Portugal and her King consort Ferdinand II. Augusto was created Duke of Coimbra and had the additional title Duke of Saxony through his father...	1861	1863	August (English) or Augustus (English alternative)	Braganza-Coburg House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha The House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a branch of the House of Braganza that ruled the Kingdom of Portugal from 1853 until the declaration of the republic in 1910....	Luís I Luís I of Portugal \|-... 's younger brother. Also known as Infante Augusto, Duke of Coimbra Infante Augusto, Duke of Coimbra Infante Augusto of Portugal was a Portuguese infante of the House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.He was born in Lisbon the fifth son of Queen Maria II of Portugal and her King consort Ferdinand II. Augusto was created Duke of Coimbra and had the additional title Duke of Saxony through his father... . He was not sweared Prince Royal.
Carlos Carlos I of Portugal -Assassination:On 1 February 1908 the royal family returned from the palace of Vila Viçosa to Lisbon. They travelled by train to Barreiro and, from there, they took a steamer to cross the Tagus River and disembarked at Cais do Sodré in central Lisbon. On their way to the royal palace, the open...	1863	1889	Charles (English)	Braganza-Coburg House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha The House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a branch of the House of Braganza that ruled the Kingdom of Portugal from 1853 until the declaration of the republic in 1910....	Luís I Luís I of Portugal \|-... 's first son. Future Carlos I Carlos I of Portugal -Assassination:On 1 February 1908 the royal family returned from the palace of Vila Viçosa to Lisbon. They travelled by train to Barreiro and, from there, they took a steamer to cross the Tagus River and disembarked at Cais do Sodré in central Lisbon. On their way to the royal palace, the open... . He was the second Prince Royal of Portugal, and the third of the Prince Royals.
Luís Filipe	1889	1908	Louis Philip (English) or Lewis Philip (English alternative)	Braganza-Coburg House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha The House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a branch of the House of Braganza that ruled the Kingdom of Portugal from 1853 until the declaration of the republic in 1910....	Carlos I Carlos I of Portugal -Assassination:On 1 February 1908 the royal family returned from the palace of Vila Viçosa to Lisbon. They travelled by train to Barreiro and, from there, they took a steamer to cross the Tagus River and disembarked at Cais do Sodré in central Lisbon. On their way to the royal palace, the open... 's first son. He was the third Prince Royal of Portugal and the Algarves, and fourth of the Princes Royal.
Afonso	1908	1920	Alphonzo (English) or Alphonse (English alternative)	Braganza-Coburg House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha The House of Braganza-Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was a branch of the House of Braganza that ruled the Kingdom of Portugal from 1853 until the declaration of the republic in 1910....	Manuel II Manuel II of Portugal Manuel II , named Manuel Maria Filipe Carlos Amélio Luís Miguel Rafael Gabriel Gonzaga Francisco de Assis Eugénio de Bragança Orleães Sabóia e Saxe-Coburgo-Gotha — , was the last King of Portugal from 1908 to 1910, ascending the throne after the assassination of his father and elder brother Manuel... 's uncle. He was the fourth Prince Royal of Portugal and the Algarves, fifth of the Prince Royals, and the last Prince Royal.

List of Princes Royal of Portugal

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