European Aristocracy Celebrates as Lobkowicz Twins Karl and Nicolas Get Engaged

The noble family of Lobkowicz has recently announced the engagements of its twin and youngest sons, Prince Karl and Prince Nicolas. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in the lives of the young princes, who are the sons of Prince Wenceslas von Lobkowicz and his wife Princess Armelle. The Lobkowicz family, known for its rich history and aristocratic lineage, has long been a prominent figure in European society. The engagements themselves are equally noteworthy, with Prince Karl set to marry Astrid Dagneau de Richecour, the daughter of Dominique Dagneau de Richecour and his wife Béatrice. Meanwhile, Prince Nicolas is engaged to Benedetta Zanardi Landi, the daughter of Count Antonio Zanardi Landi di Veano and his wife Countess Sabina. These unions are expected to strengthen ties between the families and further solidify their positions within European aristocracy1.

The engagements of the twin and youngest sons of Prince Wenceslas von Lobkowicz (b.1953) and his wife Princess Armelle (b.1955; née de Guillebon) have recently been announced. 

Prince Karl von Lobkowicz (b.1993) is engaged to Astrid Dagneau de Richecour, the daughter of Dominique Dagneau de Richecour (b.3 August 1961) and his wife Béatrice (b.1965; née de La Barre de Nanteuil). Astrid has four siblings, two brothers and two sisters: Eléonore, Thomas, Mayeul, and Pauline. Astrid's paternal grandparents are Louis René Robert Dagneau de Richecour (1927-Paris 3 August 2012) and Marie Jeanne-Françoise de Font-Réaulx (Paris 29 June 1934-Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Paris 12 May 2001). Astrid's maternal grandparents are Vicomte Joachim de La Barre de Nanteuil and Geneviève de Rubercy (d.13 August 2013).

Prince Nicolas von Lobkowicz (b.1993) is engaged to Benedetta Zanardi Landi, the daughter of Count Antonio Zanardi Landi di Veano (b.Udine 24 May 1950), an Italian ambassador to various countries, and his wife Countess Sabina (b.1963; née Cornaggia Medici Castiglioni). Benedetta has a brother, Pietro, and a sister, Catarina. Benedetta's paternal grandparents are Count Vittorio Zanardi Landi di Veano (~1909-1999) and Mariangela De Faveri Tron (~1926-2017). Benedetta's maternal grandparents are Gherardo Cornaggia Medici dei Marchesi di Castellanza (Milan 11 November 1912-Porto Ercole 17 August 1983) and Donna Guilia Boghese (Rome 21 March 1926-Rome 13 November 2006).

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The engagements of the Lobkowicz twins, Prince Karl and Prince Nicolas, mark a significant milestone in the lives of these young aristocrats. As the sons of Prince Wenceslas von Lobkowicz and his wife Princess Armelle, they are part of a long-standing noble family with a rich history and aristocratic lineage. The family's connections to European society are well-established, and these engagements are expected to strengthen ties between the families involved.

Prince Karl is set to marry Astrid Dagneau de Richecour, the daughter of Dominique Dagneau de Richecour and his wife Béatrice. Astrid's family has a strong European heritage, with her paternal grandparents being Louis René *Robert* Dagneau de Richecour and Marie *Jeanne-Françoise* de Font-Réaulx. Similarly, Prince Nicolas is engaged to Benedetta Zanardi Landi, the daughter of Count Antonio Zanardi Landi di Veano and his wife Countess Sabina. Benedetta's family also has a deep-rooted European history, with her paternal grandparents being Count Vittorio Zanardi Landi di Veano and Mariangela De Faveri Tron. These unions are expected to further solidify the Lobkowicz family's position within European aristocracy, as they continue to maintain their connections to the continent's noble families.