Princess Theodora of Liechtenstein (Theodora Alexandra Isabella Antonia Nora Marie; 20 November 2004) is an environmentalist, equestrian, and member of the Princely family of Liechtenstein. She founded the Green Teen Team Foundation, a conservationist non-profit organization, in 2014.
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| Born | November 20, 2004 Chêne-Bougeries, Geneva, Switzerland | ||||
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| House | Liechtenstein | ||||
| Father | Prince Alexander of Liechtenstein | ||||
| Mother | Astrid Barbara Kohl | ||||
| Occupation | environmentalist equestrian non-profit executive | ||||
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| Reference style | Her Serene Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Serene Highness |
Early life and education
editPrincess Theodora of Liechtenstein was born on 20 November 2004 in Chêne-Bougeries, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland to Prince Alexander of Liechtenstein, an entrepreneur, and Astrid Barbara Kohl, a German interior designer.[1][2] She is the granddaughter of Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein and the great-granddaughter of Sovereign Prince Franz Joseph II and Princess Consort Gina.[1] Theodora is a grandniece of Sovereign Prince Hans-Adam II.[1]
Princess Theodora grew up at the Villa Sant'Andrea, her family's Italian estate near Verona.[2] The castle was formerly a Benedictine monastery.[2] She was educated at the Aleardo Aleardi International School of Verona and St. Louis School of Milan. After completing secondary school, she enrolled at St John's College, Cambridge to study architecture.[2][3]
Environmentalism
editTheodora became interested in environmentalism and conservationism after volunteering at a zoological park in Verona.[3] In 2014, she founded the environmentalist organization Green Teen Team Foundation to protect endangered wildlife and encourage youth involvement in conservation efforts.[4][5] That same year, she partnered with the public relations company Tin Man to build awareness of her foundation's efforts in the United Kingdom.[4] The project was officially launched at a ceremony in Verona by Dame Jane Goodall.[4] The organization has international branches including in the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, and Zimbabwe.[6]
In 2015, she went on an official visit to Romania to launch a student program in Armeniș in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature and Rewilding Europe.[7] She set a challenge for students in the Southern Carpathians to initiate small conservation projects for the area's bison population.[8]
In 2016, her organization began a tortoise census.[9] In 2017, Theodora signed an agreement with the Seychelles National Parks Authority to assist in the authority's research efforts.[10][3]
She attended the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Conference in Bangkok in 2018.[6]
In 2020, she and her parents went on an official visit to Antarctica.[1]
In May 2022, Theodora made an official visit to Seychelles to meet with President Wavel Ramkalawan at the State House and discuss biodiversity protection efforts and conservation projects of the Green Teen Team Foundation.[9] During her visit, she planted a coco de mer nut in the National Botanical Garden of Seychelles.[9] She also met with the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label team and with the nation's representatives of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.[10][11] Theodora announced that her foundation donated 5,000 microchips to trace Seychelles tortoises.[12] Her official visited concluded with a trip to Curieuse Marine National Park.[12]
Theodora is an ambassador for Project 0, a charity focused on preventing maritime plastic pollution.[13]
Equestrian
editTheodora is an equestrian and competes in dressage.[14] In 2022, she won first place in individuals and teams at the Junior Grand Prix Dressage Competition.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Fontaine, Nicolas (2020-01-20). "La princesse Theodora et ses parents représentent le Liechtenstein en Antarctique". Histoires Royales (in French). Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b c d Bottazzi, Nana (2023-08-21). "AT THEIR ITALIAN COUNTRYSIDE RETREAT ALEXANDER AND ASTRID OF LIECHTENSTEIN WELCOME US TO THEIR HOME - A FORMER MONASTERY NEAR VERONA". HELLO! UK. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b c Olsson, Erik; Reyes, Abby (2022-10-10). "The famous freshers starting Cambridge". Varsity Online. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b c Griggs, Ian (2014-10-08). "Nine-year-old princess from Liechtenstein enlists Tin Man for eco charity". www.prweek.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ Yurasits, Brian (2020-11-04). "ASPN | A Teenager's Guide To Saving The World - Insight From Lilly's Plastic Pickup and Princess Theodora von Liechtenstein | Shaped By The Sea". www.coastalnewstoday.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b ""Young people are the future": an interview with H.S.H Princess Theodora von Liechtenstein, founder of Green Teen Team". Dr Jackson’s Natural Skincare. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "HSH Princess Theodora of Liechtenstein goes to bison area on her first visit to Romania". WWF. 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Princess Theodora of Liechtenstein visits Southern Carpathians rewilding area". Rewilding Europe. 2015-06-12. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b c Duval, Roland. "Princess Theodora Von Leichtenstein calls on President Ramkalawan". www.nation.sc. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b Joubert-Lawen, Rita (2022-05-17). "Princess Theodora von Liechtenstein on visit to Seychelles, promoting Green Teen Team Foundation". www.seychellesnewsagency.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Historical Meeting with H.S.H Princess Theodora Von Liechtenstein". DofE Seychelles. 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ a b "SPGA Welcomes Princess Theodora Von Liechtenstein". Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Princess Theodora von Liechtenstein". Project Zero. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ Kaufmann, Gary (2022-02-26). "Léonie Guerra startet mit Podestplatz in die Saison (Abo)". Liechtensteiner Vaterland. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ "Scores: 2022 CDI San Giovanni in Marignano". Eurodressage. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2024-05-12.