Background
Born in Krauchenwies, Sigmaringen, in 1837, Stephanie was the eldest daughter of Karl Anton, Prince of Hohenzollern, head of the House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, and his wife Princess Josephine of Baden.
Born in Krauchenwies, Sigmaringen, in 1837, Stephanie was the eldest daughter of Karl Anton, Prince of Hohenzollern, head of the House of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, and his wife Princess Josephine of Baden.
Her maternal grandparents were Karl, Grand Duke of Baden, and Stéphanie de Beauharnais. Titles and styles 15 July 1837 – 18 May 1858: Her Serene Highness Princess Stephanie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen 18 May 1858 – 17 July 1859: Her Most Faithful Majesty the Queen of Portugal and the Algarves.