October 21, 1928
It was announced today that HRH Infante Don Alfonso of Orleans-Borbon, who is a first cousin of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, will be making an unofficial visit to the US next month. Although the visit has no government sponsorship, the Prince may be setting the stage for a possible visit to the US by the King.
Don Alfonso will be accompanied by his wife, Beatriz, who is a younger sister of Queen Marie of Romania, and their eldest son, Alvaro. They will sail on the Majestic on November 7th. They will "visit and be entertained in both social and official circles."
Alfonso has been "charged with personal messages" for President Coolidge and other U.S. officials.
The prince is the commanding officer of the Spanish Air Force. Both he and his wife speak English fluently. Doña Beatriz was born Princess Beatrice of Edinburgh, Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. She is a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and is a first cousin to King George V. Don Alfonso's mother is the Infanta Eulalia of Spain.
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