The children of Palhavã (PortugueseMeninos de Palhavã) were three male natural sons of King John V of Portugal (1706–1750), which were recognised by the monarch in a document issued in 1742, which was published only after the death of the king, in 1752.
The expression comes from the fact these three children had lived in the palace of the Marquis of Louriçal, in the area, in those times outside Lisbon. Today, this building is within the city limits and it is occupied by the Spanish Embassy as the House of the Spanish Ambassador.
The children had a remarkable education in the Santa Cruz Monastery, in Coimbra. Their master was , who educated them as religious men according to the late King's wishes.
The three children of Palhavã were:
Anthony (D. António) (1714–1800) - his mother was a French woman named Luísa Inês Antónia Machado Monteiro. He became Doctor in Theology and later knight of the Order of Christ.
Casper (D. Gaspar) (1716–1789) - his mother was Madalena Máxima de Miranda, a nun. He became archbishop of Braga.
Despite being King Joseph I's half brothers, Anthony and Joseph were exiled to Buçaco in 1760 due to a conflict with the Marquis of Pombal, the all-mighty prime minister. They were allowed to return to the Court only after the king's death, in 1777.
Generations indicate descent from Afonso, Duke of Braganza, founder of the House of Braganza, until João II, Duke of Braganza, the first Braganza monarch of Portugal; italics indicate a head of the House
Generations indicate descent from John IV, King of Portugal, formerly John II, Duke of Braganza, the first Braganza monarch of Portugal, until Manuel II, King of Portugal, the last monarch of Portugal, excluding the Miguelist line; italics indicate a head of the House
