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Posted by JohanEdited by Johan on November 7, 2025, 11:52 am
on November 7, 2025, 11:50 am, in reply to "Re: Her Imperial and Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, Archduchess of Austria-Este"
I guess a lot will depend on who owned them and who inherited them. If they were personal property of Empress Zita and Karl inherited them he'll have to pay inheritance tax. Possibly all of her children inherited a stake, than a sale is almost certain. If somehow they have been put in some sort of trust or foundation there may be conditions attached that might exclude a sale. 
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Magnificent! Auction seems the most likely option for most pieces. The jewels are worth a fortune and when do they have an opportunity to wear them, really? Long term loan to the Imperial Treasury in Vienna would be an alternative if the family has no need for money, which I doubt. Putting them back in a vault would be a pity. Previous Message
I doubt it. Karl has been rather dismissive of the junior branches of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty. His new wife might be seen in some of them, but i guess the most likely chance to see them is going to be in a (well secured) museum. Previous Message
I hope that she will wear some jewels! Previous Message
And next question.
Will it end up at auction?
I hope not.
I guess it depends on the financial situation of the familiy.
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