House of Braganza for a lifetime." He accepted the leadership of the rebellion, which was successful, and was acclaimed João IV of Portugal on 1 December 1640. After the accession of the Braganzas to the throne, the duchy was linked to the Crown. "Duke of Braganza" became the traditional title of the heir to the throne, together with Prince of Brazil and, later, Prince Royal of Portugal, much as Prince of Wales is in the United Kingdom or Prince of Asturias in Spain. Under D. João's sons D. Afonso VI and D. Pedro II, the Portuguese colonial empire, part of which was lost
Prince Bertrand of Orléans-Braganza program's record of audience. Despite the campaign, politically the monarchist movement is still small, with 11% of support among the population, according to a survey. As member of the House of Orléans-Braganza, Prince Bertrand hold the following positions: He has decorated by the republican Brazil: He received the following foreign honors: Prince Bertrand of Orléans-Braganza Prince Bertrand of Orléans-Braganza (born 2 February 1941, Mandelieu, France) is a member of the Imperial House of Brazil. According to the disputed claims of the Vassouras branch of the family, he is first in the line of succession to the defunct Brazilian throne, and