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Karl and SMOM

Posted by Noel S. McFerran on 20/10/2016, 11:56:54, in reply to "Vespers for the Feast of Blessed Karl of the House of Austria"

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In the early twentieth century the membership of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta was largely from noble families - but there were relatively few members from royal families (whether reigning or formerly reigning). Today things are somewhat different. Among the Bailiffs Grand Cross of Honour and Devotion are King Albert II of Belgium; Franz, Duke of Bavaria; Louis Alphonse, Duke of Anjou; Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein; and Carl, Duke of Württemberg.

Does anybody know why it is that the Archduke Carl Franz Joseph (later Emperor Karl) joined the Sovereign Military Order of Malta?

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Vespers for the Feast of Blessed Karl of the House of Austria - Noel S. McFerran 20/10/2016, 11:42:29