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The Duke and Duchess of Guise, Queen Amelie of Portugal and the Count and Countess of Paris. I expect this postcard was published at the time of the engagement of the Count of Paris in 1930.
Prince Jean, Duke of Orleans (1874-1940) was married to his first cousin, Princess Isabelle of Orleans (1878-1961). They were the parents of three daughters, Isabelle, Francoise, Anne and Henri, Count of Paris. He married Princess Isabelle of Orleans-Braganza at Palermo on April 8, 1931.
Queen Amelie of Portugal (1865-1951) was the widow of the assassinated King Carlos of Portugal. She was also the elder sister of the Duchess of Guise.
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Marlene, just wanted to make sure you knew about the royal documentary on the BBC last night. i know you usually do but i didn't know about this one until it was on the BBC website. you also use a tunnel so should be able to see it.
ReplyDeleteit's called "Royal Cousins at War." last night was the first of two hour-long episodes. i've seen a one-episode documentary on this before, but always excited to see the BBC focus on this type of thing!
also, i've finally got enough money to buy a copy of your QVD book online... several book sites carry used copies and i simply couldn't afford the nearly $90 price when you last posted about it. so i'm thrilled to finally get my hands on it, even if a lot has changed in the years since you published it!
ReplyDeletejust wondering, it seems there are 2 editions... 1987 & 1997, if i remember correctly. is the second/more recent one an updated version of the first, or is it sort of an "add on" and i need to actually buy both? before i go spending the money i want to be sure i know what i need to get.
also, do you happen to know if there are any more recent books about the QVD as a whole (not just focusing on one individual family)?
Skip the 87 edition. The 1997 edition redid that book -- the update companion was published in 2001. Glad you found it. Sad I don't earn royalties :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I know about the program.
I bought the 1997 edition in Harrods that year. For years it was my favorite book. I don´t remember how much I paid for it at the moment. I am surprised now the cost can be 90 dolars!!!
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