Infante facts for kids

The word Infante is a special title given to children of the King of Spain. It's similar to how "Prince" or "Princess" is used in other royal families. The female version of this title is Infanta.

Historically, this title was also used by Portuguese monarchs for their children before Portugal became a republic. When someone holds the title of Infante or Infanta, they are also usually called "Royal Highness."

For example, the full title might be:

• His Royal Highness The Infante Don [name] of Spain/Portugal, or
• Her Royal Highness The Infanta Dona [name] of Spain/Portugal.

Infantes and Infantas in Spain

In Spain, the title of Infante has been used for many royal children. Sometimes, an Infante would later become King.

Famous Spanish Infantes

• Infante Juan Carlos of Spain: He used the title of Infante before he became the King of Spain.
• Infante Luis of Spain: He also held the title of Infante before he became King. He was also known by another important title, The Prince of Asturias.
• Infanta Mariana Victoria of Spain: She was a Spanish Infanta who later became Queen of Portugal through marriage.

Infantes and Infantas in Portugal

Before Portugal became a republic, the title of Infante or Infanta was also used for the children of the Portuguese King.

Notable Portuguese Infantas

• Infanta Maria Bárbara de Bragança: She was an Infanta of Portugal. She later became Queen of Spain when she married the Spanish King.