Princess Theodora of Liechtenstein
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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 |
Princess Theodora of Liechtenstein(Theodora Alexandra Isabella Antonia Nora Marie;20 November 2004) is an environmentalist, equestrian, and member of thePrincely family of Liechtenstein.She founded the Green Teen Team Foundation, a conservationist non-profit organization, in 2014.
Early life and education
[edit]Princess Theodora of Liechtenstein was born on 20 November 2004 inChêne-Bougeries,Canton of Geneva,Switzerland to Prince Alexander of Liechtenstein, an entrepreneur, andAstrid Barbara Kohl,a German interior designer.[1][2]She is the granddaughter ofPrince Philipp of Liechtensteinand the great-granddaughter of Sovereign PrinceFranz Joseph IIand Princess ConsortGina.[1]Theodora is a grandniece of Sovereign PrinceHans-Adam II.[1]
Princess Theodora grew up at the Villa Sant'Andrea, her family's Italian estate nearVerona.[2]The castle was formerly aBenedictinemonastery.[2]She was educated at the Aleardo Aleardi International School of Verona andSt. Louis School of Milan.After completing secondary school, she enrolled atSt John's College, Cambridgeto study architecture.[2][3]
Environmentalism
[edit]Theodora 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 theUnited Kingdom.[4]The project was officially launched at a ceremony in Verona by DameJane 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 inArmenișin partnership with theWorld Wide Fund for NatureandRewilding Europe.[7]She set a challenge for students in theSouthern Carpathiansto initiate small conservation projects for the area'sbisonpopulation.[8]
In 2016, her organization began a tortoise census.[9]In 2017, Theodora signed an agreement with theSeychellesNational Parks Authority to assist in the authority's research efforts.[10][3]
She attended theWorld Association of Zoos and AquariumsConference inBangkokin 2018.[6]
In 2020, she and her parents went on an official visit toAntarctica.[1]
In May 2022, Theodora made an official visit toSeychellesto meet with PresidentWavel Ramkalawanat theState Houseand discuss biodiversity protection efforts and conservation projects of the Green Teen Team Foundation.[9]During her visit, she planted acoco de mernut in theNational Botanical Garden of Seychelles.[9]She also met with the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label team and with the nation's representatives ofThe 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 toCurieuse Marine National Park.[12]
Theodora is an ambassador for Project 0, a charity focused on preventing maritime plastic pollution.[13]
Equestrian
[edit]Theodora is anequestrianand competes indressage.[14]In 2022, she won first place in individuals and teams at the Junior Grand Prix Dressage Competition.[15]
References
[edit]- ^abcdFontaine, Nicolas (2020-01-20)."La princesse Theodora et ses parents représentent le Liechtenstein en Antarctique".Histoires Royales(in French).Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^abcdBottazzi, 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.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^abcOlsson, Erik; Reyes, Abby (2022-10-10)."The famous freshers starting Cambridge".Varsity Online.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^abcGriggs, Ian (2014-10-08)."Nine-year-old princess from Liechtenstein enlists Tin Man for eco charity".www.prweek.com.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^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.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^ab""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.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^"HSH Princess Theodora of Liechtenstein goes to bison area on her first visit to Romania".WWF.2015-06-11.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^"Princess Theodora of Liechtenstein visits Southern Carpathians rewilding area".Rewilding Europe.2015-06-12.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^abcDuval, Roland."Princess Theodora Von Leichtenstein calls on President Ramkalawan".www.nation.sc.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^abJoubert-Lawen, Rita (2022-05-17)."Princess Theodora von Liechtenstein on visit to Seychelles, promoting Green Teen Team Foundation".www.seychellesnewsagency.com.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^"Historical Meeting with H.S.H Princess Theodora Von Liechtenstein".DofE Seychelles.2022-05-16.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^ab"SPGA Welcomes Princess Theodora Von Liechtenstein".Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority.2022-05-24.Retrieved2024-05-11.
- ^"Princess Theodora von Liechtenstein".Project Zero.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^Kaufmann, Gary (2022-02-26)."Léonie Guerra startet mit Podestplatz in die Saison (Abo)".Liechtensteiner Vaterland.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- ^"Scores: 2022 CDI San Giovanni in Marignano".Eurodressage.2022-03-01.Retrieved2024-05-12.
- Living people
- 2004 births
- 21st-century Liechtenstein women
- Alumni of St John's College, Cambridge
- Dressage riders
- Female equestrians
- Founders of charities
- Liechtenstein equestrians
- Princesses of Liechtenstein
- Liechtenstein Roman Catholics
- People from Chêne-Bougeries
- Women company founders
- Conservationists
- Women environmentalists
- Women nonprofit executives