Princess Aribert in Washington

June 2, 1900

Princess Aribert of Anhalt arrived in Washington, D.C., this afternoon, and is the guest of Lord and Lady Paunceforte at the British Embassy.
The princess' "coming was somewhat of a surprise," according to the New York Times, as the Ambassador learned about the visit by cable "only a few days ago."
The Princess is twenty-eight years old and married to Prince Aribert of Anhalt. She is traveling incognito, and wishes to be known "during her American visit as the Countess of Munsterberg." She is accompanied on this trip to the United States by a lady-in-waiting, Miss von Chappins.
Lord and Lady Paunceforte met the Princess at the station, and welcomed her to Washington, D.C. They have "no planned functions in her honor, as the nature of her entertainment will depend entirely upon her own wishes."
The Princess, who was born Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein, "is a tall and graceful brunette." She is the youngest of the four children of Prince and Princess Christian, and, thus, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
She now lives in Germany, but makes a yearly visit to her parents, at their home, Cumberland Lodge, at Windsor.
The members of the embassy staff "all paid their respects" this evening, and will join the Ambassador "at dinner during the visit of the Princess."