Zita of Bourbon-Parma
Zita of Bourbon-Parma was the last Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, known for her resilience during the tumultuous times of the World Wars. After the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, she and her family fled across Europe, eventually finding refuge in Canada. Zita's legacy is intertwined with the famed Florentine Diamond and other Habsburg jewels, which she safeguarded during her exile. Her descendants recently announced that these treasures would remain in Canada as a gesture of gratitude towards the country that provided them sanctuary.
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Recent news mentions
Zita of Bourbon-Parma was the last Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary who brought the jewellery collection to Canada in 1940.
Habsburg family names Andrew Molson as trustee for Florentine Diamond, other fabled gems
Canada· 2025-11-23
Zita, the widow of Karl I, traveled with the Habsburg jewels through Europe and brought them to Canada during her flight from the Nazis.
Habsburgerjuwelen aufgetaucht: Wem gehört der «Florentiner»-Diamant?
Switzerland· 2025-11-15
Zita was the wife of Carlos I and played a significant role in the family's history during their exile.
Reaparece el legendario diamante florentino tras permanecer oculto durante más de 100 años
Argentina· 2025-11-09
Zita of Bourbon-Parma, the last Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, revealed that the Florentine Diamond has been safely tucked in a vault all along – in Quebec.
Once thought ‘lost forever,’ the Florentine Diamond was secretly tucked away in a Quebec vault for a centuryCanada· 2025-11-06
