Prince Imperial of Mexico

      Prince Imperial of Mexico was the title created after Mexico gained independence from the Spanish Empire as the First Mexican Empire and it was designated to be the official title of the heir apparent to the imperial throne in Mexico. Only a few days after Agustín de Iturbide was created Emperor of Mexico, his first son, Agustín Jerónimo de Iturbide y Huarte was created heir apparent and invested with the title of Prince Imperial of Mexico and the honorific "Don" to accompany the title. Only three people have ever held the title, and only one of them when it was still in legal effect. It is no longer recognized by the United Mexican States since the Mexican Constitution of 1917 specifically prohibits the creation and use of Mexican noble titles by Mexican citizens.[1]

      Former and present holders of the title

      Name Portrait Birth Notes Death
      Agustín Jerónimo de Iturbide y Huarte

      1821–1823; legally recognized

      1823-1865; pretender
      Agustín Jeronimo de Iturbide y Huarte.jpg 30 September 1807 The son of the first Mexican Emperor Agustín I of Mexico, the heir apparent to the First Mexican Empire. Unmarried; But it was alleged that he had an illegitimate female child. 11 November 1866
      Agustín de Iturbide y Green

      1867–1925; pretender
      Agustin de Iturbide y Green.jpg 2 April 1863 He became the adopted son, along with his cousin Salvador de Itúrbide y de Marzán, of Mexico's only other royal heads of state—Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico and Empress Carlota of Mexico. 3 March 1925
      Maria Josepha Sophia de Iturbide

      1925–1949; pretender
      María Josefa de Iturbide y Mikos.jpg 29 February 1872 She's the daughter of Johann Tunkl von Aschbrunn und Hohenstadt and Charles de Carriere. November 1949
      Maximilian von Götzen-Iturbide

      1949–present; pretender
      Coat of Arms of the Second Mexican Empire.svg 2 March 1944 Married Doña Maria Anna de Franceschi. Alive
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