đ„ Princess Marion Celebrates 80 Years of Royal Legacy and Devotion
Today, Princess Marion d'Orléans, Dowager Countess of La Marche, celebrates her eightieth birthday. Born on September 4, 1942 , in Santiago, Chile, Marion Mercedes Gordon-Orr was the only daughter of James Gordon-Orr, an engineer, and Gertrude *Mercedes* Devia Hermosilla. Her life has been marked by a deep connection to the royal family, starting with her marriage to Prince Thibaut d'Orléans in 1972. As an interpreter in Paris, Marion first met Prince Thibaut, the youngest child of Prince Henri and Princess Isabelle, Count and Countess of Paris. The couple shared a passion for discovering lesser-known peoples and their cultures, which led them to write six books together. After Prince Thibaut's death, Princess Marion focused on raising their only surviving son, Robert. In 1999, her brother-in-law Prince Henri recognized their marriage and declared Robert a dynastic member of the royal house. Princess Marion continues to live discreetly, occasionally attending Orléans famil