Princess Razafinandriamanitra was born in 1882 as a member of the Malagasy royal family. She was recognized as the heiress presumptive to the throne of Madagascar. At the age of fourteen, during French occupation of Madagascar, Razafinandriamanitra became pregnant by a French soldier. On 28 February 1897 the monarchy was abolished and France took complete control over the Malagasy government. Razafinandriamanitra accompanied her mother and Princess Ramasindrazana to join her aunt, Queen Ranavalona III, in Toamasina after she was removed from the palace by French troops. They left for Reunion to live in exile. On 1 May 1897 Razafinandriamanitra gave birth to a daughter, Marie-Louise. Razafinandriamanitra died five days after giving birth. Her daughter was later adopted by the queen and became the next heiress presumptive.