The Life and Death of the Red Princess of Spain

Princess of Spain Maria Teresa was born on July 28, 1933 in Paris, France. She was a Spanish professor and a princess of Spain coming from Paris, French Third Republic. She was also a part of the Cadet Branch, says an article.

She spent her entire life being a philanthropist and a social activist. She was also able to express her support to the Carlist Political Movement.

She was nicknamed as the 'Red Princess' for her activist works and outspoken views.  

First Royal to Die in the Hand of COVID-19 

Just a few days ago, the entire world was shocked to find out about the death of the Spanish Princess. Princess Maria Teresa has lost the battle against COVID-19. She was 86 years old when she took her last breath on March 26. She was under treatment before finding out about the infection.

After Italy, Spain is the next European country that is evidently affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her brother Prince Sixto Enrique de Bourbon announced through a social media post, specifically on Facebook, that Princess Maria Teresa is the first death in the royal family caused by the novel coronavirus. The remains of Princess Maria Teresa was cremated on Friday in Madrid, Spain.

Life as a Bachelor 

Princess Maria Teresa was a bachelorette until her death. She never got married nor had children. In her entire life, there were no rumors that revealed that she had an affair with anyone. Princess Maria Teresa loved being single. She was passionate about teaching and she enjoyed spending most of her time with her students.

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Her Family

The princess was born with the name María Teresa de Borbón-Parma. She was born into a Christian Royal family. Her father was Prince Xavier. He was the Duke of Parma and Piacenza. Her father was the head of the House of Bourbon-Parma.

Her mother was Madeleine de Bourbon-Busset. She was the queen of Spain from Carlist. She was also given the title of the Duchess of Parma.

Most of her childhood years were spent with her brothers.

Her Career

She was a well-educated royal who went to school at the Middle High School in Tours then to the Paris-Sorbonne University. She then graduated with a doctorate in Hispanic studies. Also, she attained a doctorate in political sociology at the Complutense University of Madrid.

After finishing her studies, she started with a teaching career at the Complutense University of Madrid. She taught sociology. Then, she was allowed to teach at Paris-Sorbonne University.

Additionally, the princess had significant knowledge of politics. She showed her support to her younger brother Carlos Hugo to conquer the battle of the Spanish Carlist Party. The fight occurred between the 1960s to the 1970s.

Her estimated net worth is USD 800 million. She was a kind-hearted person. She always gives donations to charitable causes. She was a philanthropist until her last breath.