Margarita Saxe-Coburg-Gotha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Margarita Gómez-Acebo y Cejuela |
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| Tsaritsa of Bulgaria (titular) | |
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Margarita and Simeon in 2017
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| Born | 6 January 1935 Madrid, Spanish Republic |
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| Father | Manuel Gómez-Acebo y Modet, 4th Marquess of Cortina |
| Mother | María de las Mercedes Cejuela y Fernández |
| Religion | Bulgarian Orthodox prev. Roman Catholic |
Margarita Gómez-Acebo y Cejuela was born on January 6, 1935. She is married to Simeon II of Bulgaria, who used to be the King of Bulgaria. Because of her marriage, she is sometimes called Tsaritsa Margarita. A "Tsaritsa" is like a queen. Her husband, Simeon, also served as the Prime Minister of Bulgaria later on.
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Early Life
Birth
Margarita was born in Madrid, Spain, on January 6, 1935. She was the second child and only daughter of her parents. Her father was Manuel Gómez-Acebo y Modet. Her mother was María de las Mercedes Cejuela y Fernández. They were from important Spanish families.
Childhood
In 1936, when Margarita was very young, the Spanish Civil War began. Sadly, her parents and her maternal grandmother were arrested. They died in November 1936. Because of this, Margarita and her older brother, José-Luis, received a special medal. It was called the "Suffering for the Motherland Medal."
After their parents died, Margarita and José-Luis lived with a family friend for a while. Then, they had to travel through Spain to France to stay safe. They lived with their paternal grandmother until she passed away in 1940. After that, they lived with their paternal uncles and their families. They were always cared for by their relatives.
Where Margarita Lives
Margarita and Simeon currently live in Vrana Palace. This palace is near Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. It was Simeon's home when he was a boy. The palace was given back to them by a court in Bulgaria.
Part of the palace grounds is now a public park. This means people can visit and enjoy it. The rest of the property, including the family's home, belongs to them.
Marriage and Family
Margarita married Simeon II of Bulgaria on January 21, 1962. They have five children together.
- Kardam, Prince of Turnovo (1962–2015): He married Miriam Ungría y López. They had two sons, Prince Boris and Prince Beltran.
- Kyril, Prince of Preslav (born 1964): He married María del Rosario Nadal y Fuster de Puigdórfila. They have two daughters, Princess Mafalda and Olimpia, and one son, Prince Tassilo.
- Kubrat, Prince of Panagyurishte (born 1965): He married Carla María de la Soledad Royo-Villanova y Urrestarazu. They have three sons: Princes Mirko, Lukás, and Tirso.
- Konstantin-Assen, Prince of Vidin (born 1967): He married María García de la Rasilla y Gortázar. They have twins, Prince Umberto and Princess Sofia.
- Princess Kalina of Bulgaria, Countess of Murány (born 1972): She married Antonio José "Kitín" Muñoz y Valcárcel. They have one son, Simeon Hassan.
Awards and Honors
Margarita has received several awards and honors.
From Spain
- She is a Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit.
- She received the Suffering for the Motherland Medal.
From the Bulgarian Royal Family
- She is a Dame Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Alexander.
- She is a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Civil Merit.
From Other Countries
- She is a Dame Grand Cross of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
Organizations She Supports
Margarita supports several organizations as a patron. A patron helps to support and promote a group or cause.
In Bulgaria
- She is a patron of the Bulgarian EuroChild Club.
- She is a patron of the 'For Life' Cancer Charity.
In Other Countries
- She is a patron of the Business Women's Society BWS in Germany.
- She is a patron of the International Women's Club IWC in Switzerland.
See also
In Spanish: Margarita Gómez-Acebo para niños
