Prince Rafael de Orléans e Bragança and Margherita delle Piane to marry in Florence

Prince Rafael de Orléans e Bragança of Brazil and Italian noblewoman Margherita delle Piane have officially announced their wedding, which will take place on November 28 in Florence, Italy.

The announcement was shared via Instagram by the couple. The choice of Italy follows Brazilian imperial and European royal traditions of celebrating weddings in the bride's country of origin. While the specific venue remains private, the ceremony is expected to be held in the Via de' Tornabuoni area.

Margherita delle Piane, born in Genoa, belongs to two historic Italian aristocratic families. Her paternal lineage, the Delle Piane family, has roots in the civic nobility of Genoa dating back to the 14th century. Her maternal line, the d'Afflitto family, has documented origins in Southern Italy dating back to 1041, with historical titles including prince, duke, and marquis.