Florestine, Princess of Monaco

LeopoldPhilippe · Mar 14, 2015

Princess Florestine (1833-1897) was the daughter of Prince Florestan I of Monaco.
Her older brother was Charles III. Charles III reigned as Prince of Monaco from 1856 to 1889.
Suppose Charles III dies childless.
His sister Florestine becomes the reigning Princess. What happens then?

Xgentis · Mar 14, 2015

Can a woman rule over Monaco?
Edit: No a woman cannot take over Monaco since the salic law will apply.

Jonathan · Mar 15, 2015

Princess Giovanna Grimaldi, was heir to Honoré II, as his sister in 1604.

So in 1856, Florestine is well in her right to be Princess of Monaco, the only problem is in 1856, she is unmarried at a time where there is tension between France and Germany.

Who would she marry. France and Spain will upset the Germans. German and Austria will upset France.

I doubt as the ruling monarch of a state she will marry Wilhelm, Duke of Urach.

ranichi17 · Mar 15, 2015

Jonathan said:
Princess Giovanna Grimaldi, was heir to Honoré II, as his sister in 1604.

So in 1856, Florestine is well in her right to be Princess of Monaco, the only problem is in 1856, she is unmarried at a time where there is tension between France and Germany.

Who would she marry. France and Spain will upset the Germans. German and Austria will upset France.

I doubt as the ruling monarch of a state she will marry Wilhelm, Duke of Urach.

What about England or the Scandinavian states?

racefan31 · Mar 15, 2015

Xgentis said:
Can a woman rule over Monaco?

Not if she has a brother.

However, the Duke of Urach was her husband, so maybe Wilhelm Karl could take over?

LeopoldPhilippe · Mar 15, 2015

Florestine, according to the rules governing succession to the throne of Monaco, was able to marry without relinquishing her rights.

Jonathan · Mar 15, 2015

ranichi17 said:
What about England or the Scandinavian states?

Being catholic takes out the English, while a scandinavian prince could work

LeopoldPhilippe said:
Florestine, according to the rules governing succession to the throne of Monaco, was able to marry without relinquishing her rights.

I just believe that as a female ruler in 1830 Europe, she needs a husband who can support her.

LeopoldPhilippe · Mar 16, 2015

Florestine marries the Infante Luis of Portugal (future King Luis I of Portugal).

TheBrunswickian · Mar 16, 2015

Would the Monegasque like having a personal union with Portugal when that happens?

Perhaps they have two sons, one of which becomes the Portuguese Crown Prince, the other the heir to Monaco

Jonathan · Mar 17, 2015

TheBrunswickian said:
Would the Monegasque like having a personal union with Portugal when that happens?

Perhaps they have two sons, one of which becomes the Portuguese Crown Prince, the other the heir to Monaco

This will cause havoc amongst the Bourbons who were told they can't have a personal union between France and Spain, seeing the Monaco and Portuguese as a personal snub.

She is best to marry a Prince with no direct claim to a kingdom.

racefan31 · Mar 28, 2015

TheBrunswickian said:
LeopoldPhilippe said:

Florestine marries the Infante Luis of Portugal (future King Luis I of Portugal).

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Would the Monegasque like having a personal union with Portugal when that happens?

Perhaps they have two sons, one of which becomes the Portuguese Crown Prince, the other the heir to Monaco

If they were to unite, it would be interesting.