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Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

The Year of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz – The early years of Queen Louise (Part one)

On 10 March 1776, Friederike of Hesse-Darmstadt, Duchess Charles of Mecklenburg-Strelitz gave birth to her sixth but third surviving child – a daughter named Louise. She had two elder surviving sisters, Charlotte and Therese. Her two younger surviving siblings were Frederica and her father’s heir, Georg. A younger half-brother named Charles joined the family in [read more]
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Beatrix of the Netherlands

Royal Wedding Recollections – Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands & Claus van Amsberg

The future Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands married Claus von Amsberg on 10 March 1966. Their engagement was announced by Beatrix’s parents, Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard, on 28 June 1965. Many Dutch people did not agree with Princess Beatrix marrying a German, with memories of the Second World War still fresh in their minds. [read more]
Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

The Year of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz – Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, A sacred duty (Part seven)

Read part six here. On 26 June 1830, King George IV died and was succeeded by the Duke of Clarence, who became King William IV. The new King was not particularly fond of the Cumberlands. This relationship became even more strained when the Duke of Cambridge was appointed Viceroy of Hanover, rather than Ernest Augustus. [read more]
Rasputin: And the Downfall of the Romanovs
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Book News Week 11

*contains affiliate links* Book News Week 11 – 9 March – 15 March 2026 [no image yet] Sibling Rivalry: Clashes Between English Royals Throughout History  Hardcover – 15 March 2026 (UK) Rasputin: And the Downfall of the Romanovs  Hardcover – 12 March 2026 (UK) Audible – 12 March 2026 (UK) Kindle – 12 March 2026 [read more]
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Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

The Year of Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz – Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, An unwelcome guest (Part six)

Read part five here. Nevertheless, the new Duchess of Cumberland made her way to England and landed at Dover on 28 August. An Anglican wedding ceremony took place the following day at Carlton House, officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Frederica wore a gold-embroidered white satin gown and a long train. It would be a [read more]