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| full name = Marie-Claude Louise Henriette Alexandra
| full name = Marie-Claude Louise Henriette Alexandra
| birth_date = {{birth date|1943|01|26}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1943|01|26}}
| birth_place = [[Santerre]], Autelia
| birth_place = [[Santerre]], [[Autelia]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|2023|01|07|1943|01|26|df=y}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2023|01|07|1943|01|26|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Viervers]], Autelia
| death_place = [[Viervers]], Autelia
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'''Marie-Claude''' (Marie-Claude Louise Henriette Alexandra; 26 January 1943 - 7 January 2023) was an Autelian royal, who reigned as Queen of Autelia from 20 June 1979 until her abdication 34 years later in 2013.  
'''Marie-Claude''' (Marie-Claude Louise Henriette Alexandra; 26 January 1943 - 7 January 2023) was an [[Autelian]] royal, who reigned as Queen of Autelia from 20 June 1979 until her abdication 34 years later in 2013.  


The only daughter from the marriage of [[Alexander III of Autelia]] and his first wife [[Princess Maria Agata of Savoy]], Marie-Claude became his heiress in 1958 on his accession. In 1966, she married [[Prince Henry of Cambridge]], a grandson of [[King William IV of the United Kingdom]]. They had three children- [[Alexander IV of Autelia|Alexander]], [[Prince William of Autelia|William]], and [[Prince Arthur of Autelia|Arthur]].  
The only daughter from the marriage of [[Alexander III of Autelia]] and his first wife [[Princess Maria Agata of Savoy]], Marie-Claude became his heiress in 1958 on his accession. In 1966, she married [[Prince Henry of Cambridge]], a grandson of [[King William IV of the United Kingdom]]. They had three children- [[Alexander IV of Autelia|Alexander]], [[Prince William of Autelia|William]], and [[Prince Arthur of Autelia|Arthur]].  
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==Later years and death==
==Later years and death==
Marie-Claude died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 79 on 7 January 2023 at her home in the Autelian countryside.  
Marie-Claude died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 79 on 7 January 2023 at her home in the Autelian countryside village of [[Viervers]].  


==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==

Revision as of 03:16, 7 January 2023

Marie-Claude
MarieClaude.jpeg
The Queen in 2021
Queen of Autelia
Reign20 June 1979 - 20 June 2013
PredecessorAlexander III
SuccessorAlexander IV
Born(1943-01-26)January 26, 1943
Santerre, Autelia
Died7 January 2023(2023-01-07) (aged 79)
Viervers, Autelia
Spouse
Prince Henry of Cambridge
(m. 1966; died 2007)
IssueAlexander IV of Autelia
Prince William
Prince Arthur
Full name
Marie-Claude Louise Henriette Alexandra
HouseCambron (dynastic)
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (by marriage)
FatherAlexander III of Autelia
MotherPrincess Maria Agata of Savoy

Marie-Claude (Marie-Claude Louise Henriette Alexandra; 26 January 1943 - 7 January 2023) was an Autelian royal, who reigned as Queen of Autelia from 20 June 1979 until her abdication 34 years later in 2013.

The only daughter from the marriage of Alexander III of Autelia and his first wife Princess Maria Agata of Savoy, Marie-Claude became his heiress in 1958 on his accession. In 1966, she married Prince Henry of Cambridge, a grandson of King William IV of the United Kingdom. They had three children- Alexander, William, and Arthur.

Her reign over three decades saw much change in Autelia. Some of these changes included the succession reforms in 1985, which made the move to absolute primogeniture.

After some health scares in the late 2000s, Marie-Claude decided to abdicate the throne in favour of her eldest son, who became King Alexander IV. Alexander's reign was unexpectedly short-lived after he died of lung cancer in less than two years following his accession. He was succeeded by Marie-Claude's granddaughter, Marie-Agathe, whom Marie-Claude has served for as a mentor during the early years of her reign.

Following her abdication, she largely retired from public life, although she sometimes made appearances at large family gatherings and state events. She latterly lived on a private farm in the Autelian countryside, where she died on 7 January 2023 at the age of 79.

Early life and education

Princess Marie-Claude was born on 26 January 1943 in Santerre, Autelia. Her father was Crown Prince Alexander of Autelia, the eldest son and heir of King Charles VI of Autelia. Her mother, Crown Princess Marie-Agathe was a daughter of Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and Princess Elena of Montenegro.

Marie-Claude's mother died when she was three years old.

Marriage and children

Princess Marie-Claude in 1973.

On 24 May 1966, Marie-Claude married Prince Henry of Cambridge, a male-line grandson of King William IV of the United Kingdom. They had three sons:

Later years and death

Marie-Claude died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 79 on 7 January 2023 at her home in the Autelian countryside village of Viervers.

Ancestry