princessvictoriamelita:drosera-nepenthes: Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria née Infanta of
princessvictoriamelita:drosera-nepenthes: Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria née Infanta of Portugal A wonderful lady. She supported her beloved stepson when he married Countess Sophie Chotek. Also, she performed royal duties due to Empress Sissi being depressed or after she was murdered in 1898.She was also a great support for Archduchess Otto of Austria and her children. After the tragic assassination of Franz Ferdinand and Sophie in June 1914 in Saravejo, it was Maria Theresa who had to break the unfortunate news to their children. As most of Franz Ferdinand’s fortune went to his nephew, Archduke Charles, he ensured the financial security of the children, urging the emperor to grant them a yearly income or she would resign her allowance as a widow in their favor. (source) -- source link