Autógrafo - Alfonso XIII. Firma Reina María Cristina de Habsburgo-Lorena, Reina Regente España - 1899

Queen Regent Maria Christina of Habsburg-Lorraine on behalf of her minor son Alfonso XIII. Given at the Palace in July 1899. Precious original document from the period with the dry seal of the King and a marquetted signature "I, the Queen Regent". Don Alfonso XIII, by the grace of God, King of Spain, constitutional king, and in his name during his minority the Queen Regent of the Realm.
Maria Christina of Habsburg-Lorraine, mother of Alfonso XIII, was queen regent of Spain for almost 17 years, from November 26, 1885 to May 17, 1902. She assumed the regency after the death of her husband, King Alfonso XII, and governed until her son reached the age of majority at 16. At the date of this document Alfonso XIII was 13 years old.
Maria Christina of Habsburg-Lorraine ensured stability after the death of Alfonso XII, consolidating the Bourbon Restoration and managing the country during the 1898 crisis. She ensured the transition of the throne to her son, Alfonso XIII, who was born king, since his mother was pregnant at the time of Alfonso XII’s death.
Document complete and in good condition.
A precious piece of Spain’s collection and history.
Original from the period. Excellent piece with no reserve price. Great opportunity.