 The succession line continues through other descendants of Princess Teresa Cristina of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha who still retain Brazilian nationality.In science fiction, Robert Heinlein's novel "Time for the Stars" depicts its protagonists returning to Earth after a galactic voyage lasting several centuries, and landing at Rio de Janeiro, where they are greeted by "Emperor Dom Pedro III", who presents them with a medal on behalf of the World Government.Heinlein does not specify the circumstances under which, in the future depicted, the Brazilian monarchy was restored.