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]
Louise and her sister, Frederica, were betrothed at the same time to the future King Frederick William III and his younger brother, Prince Louis of Prussia, respectively. Their betrothals took place on 24 April 1793. Despite the war, Frederica and Louise travelled to Frankfurt in March 1793 when it became clear that the Prussian King, [read more]
Read part two here. On 2 January 1861, King Frederick William IV of Prussia passed away at the age of 65. William and Augusta were now the King and Queen of Prussia. William had his heart set on having a coronation, and this had not been done since 1701. He chose the date 18 October [read more]
Read part one here. Around 1825, William became romantically involved with his cousin, Princess Elisa Radziwill. However, she was not considered to be sufficiently noble in rank for a marriage with a Prussian prince. His brother’s marriage had thus far been childless, and he might even become King one day. William’s father tried to find [read more]
The future William I, German Emperor, was born on 22 March 1797 as the second son of the future King Frederick William III and Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He had an elder brother, the future King Frederick William IV, and two surviving younger brothers (Charles and Albert) and three surviving younger sisters (Charlotte, Alexandrine and Louise). [read more]
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