 On 18 October 1950, their four children, all born in Europe, were retroactively recognized as Brazilian citizens since birth, and on 25 October 1951 the Rio de Janeiro court of justice rendered decision No.13.036 changing their surname to "Tasso de Saxe-Coburgo e Bragança".The Saxe-Coburg-Braganza branch is descended from Princess Leopoldina of Brazil, second daughter of D. Pedro II, and her husband, Prince Ludwig August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.