Engagement of Infanta Maria Francisca, Duchess of Coimbra!

Duarte and Maria Francisca.

Duarte and Isabel, the Duke and Duchess of Braganza, have announced the engagement of their only daughter a Infanta Maria Francisca to Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins in a communiqué this morning:

Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Bragança are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Her Highness Infanta Maria Francisca of Bragança, Duchess of Coimbra, and Mr Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins.

Her Highness and Mr Duarte de Sousa Araújo Martins became engaged in Timor, earlier this month.  Infanta Maria Francisca informed Their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Bragança and other close members of her family.

More details regarding the wedding day will be announced in due course.

Sintra 15 December 2022

Our congratulations to Maria Francisca and Duarte!