February 1, 1908 was marked by the attack against the Portuguese royal family. The regicide in Lisbon killed King Dom Carlos I and the heir to the throne, the Royal Prince Luis Filipe. As they usually did, after the New Year, the Portuguese royal family left the capital to their property and manor in Vila Viçosa. The first month of 1908 was spent hunting in the grounds, horseback riding, hiking among the cork oaks, capturing clichés that would illustrate the magazines of the time, in gatherings, and masses. The Portuguese royal family lived their last happy days in Vila Viçosa, surrounded by friends and warmly welcomed by the population.