Alexander Prinz von Sachsen | |
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Head of the Royal House of Saxony (disputed) | |
Tenure | 23 July 2012 – present |
Predecessor | Maria Emanuel |
Born | Alexander Afif 12 February 1953 Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
Spouse |
Princess Gisela of Bavaria
(m. 1987) |
Issue | 4 |
House | Saxe-Gessaphe |
Father | Roberto Afif, "Prince of Gessaphe" |
Mother | Princess Anna of Saxony |
Religion | Catholic |
Alexander, Prince of Saxony Duke of Saxony (German: Alexander Prinz von Sachsen Herzog zu Sachsen; born Alexander Afif on 12 February 1953), is the nephew, adopted son and heir of Maria Emanuel, Margrave of Meissen, and a businessman. Following the death of Maria Emanuel in July 2012 he assumed the headship of the Royal House of Saxony, based on a 1997 agreement that named him heir, but which was repudiated a few years later by a number of signatories. His claim is disputed by his cousin Prince Daniel of Saxony.