Some have broken with centuries-old traditions of the royal family to become Catholics, even if they have to give up their status. One thing is for sure, these devout royals claim that God is more important than any royal life.
1. Queen Victoria Eugenie de Battenberg, Spain
Queen Victoria Eugenie de Battenberg (1887-1969) was the granddaughter of Queen Victoria (England). She was originally an Anglican but converted to Catholicism when she married King Alfonso of Spain. The Empress contributed greatly to helping the poor and sick, as well as reorganizing the Spanish Red Cross. She was awarded a golden rose by Pope Pius XI in recognition of her contributions to the Church and society.
2. Princess Charlene, Monaco
As the wife of Prince Albert II of Monaco, Princess Charlence converted to Catholicism before her marriage in 2011. Originally a Protestant, Princess Charlence converted at the request of the Monaco royal family, but later converted. became an ardent Catholic. “Catholic values have touched me and I feel completely in tune with my spirit,” she said . She often goes to Mass with her family.
3. Duchess of Kent, Katharine, England
Duchess Katharine is the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She converted from Anglicanism to Catholicism in 1994. For many years she participated in church choirs. The Duchess of Kent is very popular with the public because of her open and gentle personality.
4. Cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, Nicholas Windsor, England
The youngest son of Prince Edward - Duke of Kent, Nicholas Windsot became a Catholic in 2001 after listening to a sermon by Pope John Paul II on the Catholic news site EWTN. When he converted from Anglican to Catholicism, contrary to British royal tradition, he accepted to give up his right of succession to the throne. Mr. Nicholas Windsor participates in many charitable activities and is currently a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
5. Princess Alexandra von Hanover, Monaco
Princess Alexandra von Hanover is the daughter of Prince George von Hanover (British royal family) and Princess Caroline (royal Monaco). Previously, she was a Protestant, converted to Catholicism in 2018 with her mother, accepting her removal from the British royal line of succession.
6. King Charles II, England
In 1685, on the verge of death, King Charles converted from Anglicanism to Catholicism, but the official reason is unknown. This was confirmed by his successor James II.
7. Queen Christina, Sweden
Having ascended the throne at the age of six after the death of King Gustav II Adolf, Queen Christina (1626-1689) did not want to marry and renounced the crown at the age of 24 to convert from Protestantism to Catholicism. After that, she lived in Rome. When she died, she was buried in the crypt of Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
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