Maximilian, Crown Prince of Mexico

Count Maximilian Gustav Albrecht Richard Augustin von Götzen-Iturbide (born 2 March 1944) is a Hungarian-born businessman, head of Imperial House of Mexico since 1949 and de jure Crown Prince of Mexico.

Early life
Götzen was born in Beszterce, the son of Princess María Gizella Iturbide, Baroness of Tunkl, and her second husband Count Gustav von Götzen. His grandmother, Princess María Josepha of Mexico, was the eldest child of Prince Salvador de Iturbide, a grandson of Agustín de Iturbide, Emperor of Mexico, and an adopted son of Emperor Maximilian I. By permission of the Hungarian Interior Ministry, the children of Baroness Maria Gizella and Count Gustav were allowed to use the surname Götzen-Iturbide, while Götzen's given names reflect his lineage from Mexico's two emperors. Maximilian has a younger sister, Emanuella von Götzen-Iturbide (born 1945).

In the years following the Second World War, the family settled in South America, and Götzen's father died in 1956 in Caracas. Three years later, in Montevideo, his mother married thirdly Ottavio della Porta. The family eventually moved to Australia.

Education
Götzen was educated at Hawtreys in England. He has worked as a stockbroker and has real estate business interests in Morelia and Guadalajara.

Mexican Imperial House
Although he is the head of the Imperial House of Mexico, Götzen does not pursue any claim to the throne and has said his only political interest is the legacy and reputation of his ancestor Augustin de Iturbide, the leader of Mexico's independence movement.

Despite Götzen not actively pursuing any claim himself, a number of Mexican monarchist organisations advocate the restoration of the monarchy and continue to recognise Götzen as the legitimate heir to the throne.

Family
Götzen was married in Melbourne on 22 September 1990 to Maria Anna de Francecshi. They have two children:
 * Ferdinand, Prince Imperial of Mexico (born 1992 in Perth),
 * Princess Isabella of Mexico (born 1997 in London)

Titles and styles

 * 2 March 1944 – 29 November 1949: His Imperial Highness Count Maximilian von Götzen-Iturbide, Prince Imperial of Mexico
 * 29 November 1949 – present: His Imperial Highness Count Maximilian von Götzen-Iturbide, Crown Prince of Mexico

Honors
As Head of the House of Iturbide, Maximilian holds the following positions:
 * 1280px-Flag of Mexico (1864-1867).svg.png Grand Master and Sovereign of the Imperial Order of Guadalupe
 * 1280px-Flag of Mexico (1864-1867).svg.png Grand Master and Sovereign of the Imperial Order of the Mexican Eagle
 * 1280px-Flag of Mexico (1864-1867).svg.png Grand Master and Sovereign of the Imperial Order of Saint Charles