Fulda Cathedral – Anna of Prussia’s final resting place
The Cathedral of Fulda is best known as the burial place of Saint Boniface but it is also the final resting place of Princess Anna […]
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Herminen-Palais in Bückeburg – The Widow’s Residence
The Herminen-Palais is also known simply as Palais (Palace) Bückeburg. It lies in the middle of Bückeburg in Germany and was completed in 1896 to serve as […]
Kirchheimbolanden Palace – Walking in Carolina’s footsteps
Ever since writing my first book about Princess Carolina of Orange-Nassau, I have wanted to visit Kirchheimbolanden, where she lived, died and was buried. The […]
Friedrichshof Palace/Hotel Kronberg – The final years of an Empress
Friedrichshof Palace was built between 1889 and 1893 by Empress Frederick, also known as Victoria, Princess Royal in honour of her late husband, Emperor Frederick […]
Separated forever – Princess Marianne and her illegitimate son
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 […]
Schloss Philippsruhe – A time for healing
I first stumbled upon Schloss Philippsruhe when I was researching my book on Carolina of Orange-Nassau. Carolina went to Schloss Philippsruhe after the death of […]
