Royal engagements to be announced shortly

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 September 23, 1913


Expect two royal engagements to be announced "an an early date," according to the New York Times. Grand Duchess Olga of Russia, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress of Russia is to marry her second cousin, Crown Prince Carol of Roumania. Carol's sister, Elisabetta, is to marry another second cousin, Crown Prince George of Greece.

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The Empress of Russia, Queen Marie of Roumania and Queen Sophie of the Hellenes are first cousins, and granddaughters of Queen Victoria.