Read part two here. Marianne’s support for her father was returned by him when her own marriage was in trouble. In August 1842, Marianne and Albert had a bitter row about Albert’s mistress, Rosalie von Rauch. She was also Marianne’s lady-in-waiting. Albert was quite open about his relationship with Rosalie, and even paraded her in [read more]
Read part one here. Princess Marianne described her fiancé as follows: “He is shy, gentle, and easily moved. But at the same time, he has character, and his entire demeanour demonstrates his great tact. His behaviour toward his father is highly commendable. He is neither philandering nor effeminate. He talks pleasantly, but, to be honest, [read more]
“Our wishes have been granted, my dearest William. Your mother happily gave birth yesterday morning at four o’clock, and she has given you a little sister. Your mother is doing as well as can be under such circumstances and is very happy, especially since the little one is in good health and shows promise for [read more]
Read part three here. Despite the affair, William also managed to father a child with his wife again. On 9 May 1810, Wilhelmina gave birth to a daughter named Marianne at the Niederländisches Palais in Berlin. She was named for her aunt, Princess Maria Anna of Hesse-Homburg. William wrote to his eldest son, “Our wishes [read more]
For this International Women’s Day I’d like to shine a spotlight on five royal women who should be remembered for their bravery. Sophie of Hohenberg The daughter of the assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg tried to negotiate her brothers’ release from Dachau concentration camp with Heinrich Himmler, [read more]
Just last week you could read about Princess Marianne’s eventful life and her lonely end. Marianne wished to be buried together with her son and Johannes van Rossum but this was not allowed as they were not married. Their son was buried in the Johannes church, which Marianne founded specifically for him, while Marianne and [read more]
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