Today, we celebrate a remarkable milestone in the life of Princess Anastasia-Luise of Saxony, Margravine of Meißen. Born on December 22, 1940, Princess Anastasia-Luise has reached the age of 80, marking an extraordinary journey filled with art, family, and dedication to her royal duties.
Princess Anastasia-Luise has been a prominent figure in European royal circles, known for her talent as a painter, which she shares with her mother-in-law, Princess Anastasia. Her marriage to Prince Maria Emanuel of Saxony in 1962 has been a cornerstone of her life, and together they have built a legacy of love, art, and service. As we honor her 80th birthday, we take a moment to reflect on her remarkable life and the many contributions she has made to the world of art and royalty.
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| Princess Anastasia Louise, Margravine of Meißen. |
On 22 December 1940, Princess Anastasia-Luise Alexandra Elisabeth Jutta Sibylle Marie-Auguste Henriette of Anhalt was born at Regensburg.
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| Prince Eugen and Princess Anastasia of Anhalt on their wedding day. |
The princess was the only child of Prince Eugen of Anhalt (1903-1980) and his wife Princess Anastasia (1901-1970; née Jungmeier). Eugen was the son of Duke Eduard of Anhalt (1861-1918) and Princess Luise of Saxe-Altenburg (1873-1953). Anastasia was the daughter of industrialist Max Jungmeier and Anastasia Steiner. Prince Eugen of Anhalt and Anastasia Jungmeier were married in 1935
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| Princess Anastasia-Luise of Anhalt and Prince Maria Emanuel of Saxony after their civil wedding. |
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| Anastasia-Luise and Maria Emanuel after their religious marriage. |
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| Princess Anastasia Louise of Saxony, Princess of Anhalt. |
Princess Anastasia-Luise of Anhalt civilly married Prince Maria Emanuel of Saxony (1926-2012) on 22 June 1962 at La Tour de Peilz, Switzerland. The couple’s religious wedding took place the following day. Maria Emanuel worked as a banker in Switzerland. He was also a painter of talent, and several exhibitions were held that displayed his work. In this vein, he shared a bond with his mother-in-law, Anastasia, who was also a noted painter. The princess signed her works as “Anastasia Jung.”
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| Prince Maria Emanuel and Princess Anastasia Louise at the funeral of Friedrich Christian. |
Upon the death of Prince Friedrich Christian of Saxony in 1968, his son Maria Emanuel succeeded as the Head of the Royal House of Saxony and assumed took the title Margrave of Meißen. Anastasia-Luise and Maria Emanuel were married for fifty years when the Margrave of Meißen died on 23 July 2012. The couple did not have children. Maria Emanuel was succeeded as Head of House Saxony by his nephew and adopted son Prince Alexander, Margrave of Meißen, who is married to Princess Gisela of Bavaria. Princess Anastasia Luise, Dowager Margravine of Meißen, is very close to her nephew and adopted son Alexander, as well as his family, who all embody the future of the Royal House of Saxony.
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| Prince Maria Emanuel and Princess Anastasia Luise, Margrave and Margravine of Meißen. |
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| Maria Emanuel and Anastasia Luise of Saxony with King Simeon and Queen Margarita of Bulgaria. Photograph (c) Presse-Foto-Seeger. |
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| Princess Anastasia-Louise, Margravine of Meißen, with Prince Alexander and Princess Gisela, Margrave and Margravine of Meißen, and their four children. |
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| Princess Anastasia Louise and Princess Gisela with Pope Francis. |
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As we conclude our tribute to Princess Anastasia-Luise of Saxony, Margravine of Meißen, on her 80th birthday, we are reminded of the remarkable life she has led. Born on December 22, 1940, Princess Anastasia-Luise has been a constant presence in European royal circles, known for her talent as a painter, which she shares with her mother-in-law, Princess Anastasia. Her marriage to Prince Maria Emanuel of Saxony in 1962 has been a cornerstone of her life, and together they have built a legacy of love, art, and service.
Princess Anastasia-Luise has been a devoted wife and mother, and her dedication to her family has been unwavering. Her husband, Prince Maria Emanuel, was a talented painter in his own right, and their shared passion for art has been a defining aspect of their relationship. As we celebrate her 80th birthday, we honor not only her remarkable life but also the enduring legacy she has built with her husband and family. Princess Anastasia-Luise is a shining example of the power of love, art, and dedication, and her life serves as a testament to the enduring importance of these values in our world. We wish her many happy returns of the day and continue to celebrate her remarkable life.
