Zita of Bourbon-Parma

Biography

Zita of Bourbon-Parma carried herself with grace as Empress consort of Austria and a figure of continuity during a period of historical upheaval. Her private letters and public actions reflected a devotion to duty and to the charitable causes she championed.

She is laid to rest in the Imperial Crypt, a place that holds the memory of her royal lineage and enduring compassion for her people.