July 13, 1889
The Chicago Daily Tribune today reports that Prince Eugen of Sweden has become engaged. His bride-to-be is Princess Kalakani of the Sandwich Islands. The Prince lives in Paris, where he studies painting.
Eugen's putative fiancee was probably Princess Victoria Ka'iulani (1875-1899). She was half-British as her father, Archibald Cleghorn, was born in Edinburgh. Her mother, Miriam, was the sister of Queen Liliuokalani, who was childless. The princess was heir to the Hawaiian throne, and linked to two Japanese princes and several Hawaiian cousins. In 1898, she became engaged to Prince David Kawānanakoa, but she died before the marriage could take place.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Ileana says tax assessment too high
July 13, 1929
The AP reports today that a court in Jassy, Roumania, today "heard a complaint on behalf of Princess Ileana," who claims that her tax assessment on her annual income from her estate at Poeni is took high. The tax officials state that the Princess' income is %7500, but the Princess has stated that her income from the estate is only $4000. The commissioner are standing by their appraisal, and Ileana "must support her statement by proofs," the court has ordered.
This case has caused a "great sensation" in Roumania.
The AP reports today that a court in Jassy, Roumania, today "heard a complaint on behalf of Princess Ileana," who claims that her tax assessment on her annual income from her estate at Poeni is took high. The tax officials state that the Princess' income is %7500, but the Princess has stated that her income from the estate is only $4000. The commissioner are standing by their appraisal, and Ileana "must support her statement by proofs," the court has ordered.
This case has caused a "great sensation" in Roumania.
Prince of Wales investiture today
July 13, 1911
The investiture of the Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne, took place today at historic Carnarvon Castle in Wales.
The jam in the streets is "practically impassable and food is impossible to buy," reports the New York Times. But "Wales is loyal even if it is hungry, and King George has never been cheered more lustily than he was today."
The cheers for the Prince of Wales were even greater. After his parents and other guests had taken their seats, the prince, "now in peer's robes, was conducted to them in all the pomp and circumstance, preceded by the Garter King of Arms." Prince Edward's face "was white and set, but he behaved himself like a man, and as he slowly walked up the great transept his father's face twitched with emotion and his mother's eyes beamed."
Winston Churchill, who is the Home Secretary, read the warrant. The regalia of the Prince of Wales was brought out, and the King put the coronet on his son's head and "girt him with the sword."
King George V and Queen Mary and their son, appeared "spellbound" but the magnificent music sung by Welsh choirs. The New York Times stated that "no Prince had ever so fine a greeting as that given to this slim, fair haired boy."
The investiture of the Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne, took place today at historic Carnarvon Castle in Wales.
The jam in the streets is "practically impassable and food is impossible to buy," reports the New York Times. But "Wales is loyal even if it is hungry, and King George has never been cheered more lustily than he was today."
The cheers for the Prince of Wales were even greater. After his parents and other guests had taken their seats, the prince, "now in peer's robes, was conducted to them in all the pomp and circumstance, preceded by the Garter King of Arms." Prince Edward's face "was white and set, but he behaved himself like a man, and as he slowly walked up the great transept his father's face twitched with emotion and his mother's eyes beamed."
Winston Churchill, who is the Home Secretary, read the warrant. The regalia of the Prince of Wales was brought out, and the King put the coronet on his son's head and "girt him with the sword."
King George V and Queen Mary and their son, appeared "spellbound" but the magnificent music sung by Welsh choirs. The New York Times stated that "no Prince had ever so fine a greeting as that given to this slim, fair haired boy."
Swedish royal family rescued from shipwrecked yacht?
July 13, 1907
King Oscar II of Sweden was rescued today from the royal yacht just off Castle Rosendal, when the yacht struck a rock. The King, who was accompanied by Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg, were rescued after a half hour by a passing boat, the Los Angeles Times reported. The yacht's propeller had been broken.
King Oscar II of Sweden was rescued today from the royal yacht just off Castle Rosendal, when the yacht struck a rock. The King, who was accompanied by Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg, were rescued after a half hour by a passing boat, the Los Angeles Times reported. The yacht's propeller had been broken.
The Duke and Duchess of Vendome - first child
The Duke of Vendome has made it official: his wife is pregnant with their first child.
http://www.gensdefrance.com/gdefrance1/
http://www.gensdefrance.com/gdefrance1/
Thursday, July 9, 2009
WOW - I missed my own anniversary
Just realized that Royal Musings is now a year old. I started the blog on July 7, 2007. I appreciate all the comments, and I am delighted that so many people enjoy royal musings.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Czar forgives Kirill for marriage
July 9, 1909
Czar Nicholas II of Russia has forgiven his cousin, Grand Duke Kirill, for the latter's marriage to Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh, whose first marriage to the Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine, ended in divorce. The Grand Duke of Hesse is the older brother of Empress Alexandra. Grand Duke Kirill, his wife, and two daughters, Maria, and Kira, returned to St. Petersburg today and will live at Tsarkoe-Selo.
The Grand Duke was first permitted to return to Russia to attend the funeral of Grand Duke Alexis last November. After the death of Kirill's father, Grand Duke Wladimir, in February, Kirill's military rank was restored. Victoria Feodorovna, as Victoria Melita is now known, has appeared in court circles, "was due to the intercession" of Kirill's brother, Grand Duke Boris.
Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna and her husband are first cousins. She is also a first cousin to Nicholas II and to Empress Alexandra.
Czar Nicholas II of Russia has forgiven his cousin, Grand Duke Kirill, for the latter's marriage to Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh, whose first marriage to the Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine, ended in divorce. The Grand Duke of Hesse is the older brother of Empress Alexandra. Grand Duke Kirill, his wife, and two daughters, Maria, and Kira, returned to St. Petersburg today and will live at Tsarkoe-Selo.
The Grand Duke was first permitted to return to Russia to attend the funeral of Grand Duke Alexis last November. After the death of Kirill's father, Grand Duke Wladimir, in February, Kirill's military rank was restored. Victoria Feodorovna, as Victoria Melita is now known, has appeared in court circles, "was due to the intercession" of Kirill's brother, Grand Duke Boris.
Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna and her husband are first cousins. She is also a first cousin to Nicholas II and to Empress Alexandra.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
