December 8, 1924
Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna of Russia has discovered crossword puzzles. She is currently in New York City, and is staying at the Waldorf-Astoria, where she was found in her reception room working on one of the "brain-twisters."
"I was shown one of the puzzles and I have been working at them ever since," she told a reporter. "You know, one has to be shown their way about a but in these puzzles."
She said she ordered several puzzle books to take home with her her, and she agreed to allow a photograph to be taken of her sitting at a table with one of the puzzles before her.
She also attended a dinner in her honor at Sherry's, which was hosted by the Monday Opera Club. The club is acting as the Grand Duchess' official host here in New York City.
The Grand Duchess also told a reporter that she believes that American women are the best dressed in the world. "I had always the opinion that American women were the best dressed in the world, and after seeing them at tea, I am convinced they are the best dressed. They are certainly the last word in fashion. In addition, they are charming, and I am having an extraordinarily good time."
Monday, December 8, 2008
Kirill and Victoria may have to leave Coburg
December 8, 1924
Grand Duke Kirill of Russia and his wife, Victoria, who live in Coburg, may have to leave Bavaria, and find a place where monarchy is more popular.
"Unemployed royalty, it appears, has become a serious problem in Bavaria, especially in Coburg, where former King Ferdinand of Bulgaria lives.
Grand Duke Kirill may have gone too far when he recently proclaimed himself as the heir to Nicholas II. Bavarian communists have been urging their Parliament to expel Kirill "as the republic cannot permit an alleged court to function within its borders."
Although the local government has been slow to act on its request, Kirill has been privately advised to seek another place to live "where monarchies are more popular" or abandon his claims to the Russian throne.
Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna, a British princess by birth, and the daughter of the late Duke Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, is currently in New York City.
Grand Duke Kirill of Russia and his wife, Victoria, who live in Coburg, may have to leave Bavaria, and find a place where monarchy is more popular.
"Unemployed royalty, it appears, has become a serious problem in Bavaria, especially in Coburg, where former King Ferdinand of Bulgaria lives.
Grand Duke Kirill may have gone too far when he recently proclaimed himself as the heir to Nicholas II. Bavarian communists have been urging their Parliament to expel Kirill "as the republic cannot permit an alleged court to function within its borders."
Although the local government has been slow to act on its request, Kirill has been privately advised to seek another place to live "where monarchies are more popular" or abandon his claims to the Russian throne.
Grand Duchess Victoria Feodorovna, a British princess by birth, and the daughter of the late Duke Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, is currently in New York City.
Is Princess Marie Bonaparte for sale?
December 8, 1906
Is Princess Marie Bonaparte, one of wealthiest and prettiest princesses, "for sale to the highest bidder." If not, she has been "subjected to an extraordinary humiliation by the arrest in London of a marriage broker," according to the Chicago Daily Tribune. The arrested broker claims to have arranged marriages between impoverished European nobility and very rich American and English girls. Some of these marriages did take place as correspondence and receipts for the transactions were found in the broker's office.
The "most outstanding discovery" was a bundle of letters purportedly written by Princess Marie Bonaparte, "soliciting the services of this particular marriage broker in securing for her a marriage a marriage with one of the principal royal houses of Europe."
The news report says the the letters have been proved to be forgeries, and friends of the princess say that the broker fabricated the letters to use as decoys to bring other royals as clients. But as the broker had never made use of the letters, some believe that the princess did indeed write the letters.
The princess' wealth is derived from the Monte Carlo Casinos. She is 26-years-old and "never has had a sweetheart."
She lives in Paris where she "presides with much grace and youthful charm over her father's magnificent residence in the Avenue de Jena."
Is Princess Marie Bonaparte, one of wealthiest and prettiest princesses, "for sale to the highest bidder." If not, she has been "subjected to an extraordinary humiliation by the arrest in London of a marriage broker," according to the Chicago Daily Tribune. The arrested broker claims to have arranged marriages between impoverished European nobility and very rich American and English girls. Some of these marriages did take place as correspondence and receipts for the transactions were found in the broker's office.
The "most outstanding discovery" was a bundle of letters purportedly written by Princess Marie Bonaparte, "soliciting the services of this particular marriage broker in securing for her a marriage a marriage with one of the principal royal houses of Europe."
The news report says the the letters have been proved to be forgeries, and friends of the princess say that the broker fabricated the letters to use as decoys to bring other royals as clients. But as the broker had never made use of the letters, some believe that the princess did indeed write the letters.
The princess' wealth is derived from the Monte Carlo Casinos. She is 26-years-old and "never has had a sweetheart."
She lives in Paris where she "presides with much grace and youthful charm over her father's magnificent residence in the Avenue de Jena."
Friday, December 5, 2008
Solms-Baruth prince loses bid for property
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/244832,german-prince-loses-bid-for-return-of-property-seized-by-nazis.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1091843/Grandson-German-prince-helped-Valkyrie-plot-kill-Hitler-loses-bid-win-familys-6m-estate.html#
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1091843/Grandson-German-prince-helped-Valkyrie-plot-kill-Hitler-loses-bid-win-familys-6m-estate.html#
Austria - Limburg-Stirum wedding
Archduchess Marie Christine of Austria and Count Rodolphe of Limburg-Stirum will be married tomorrow at Saint Rombaut Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium. The Roman Catholic ceremony will be preceded by the civil marriage at the Mechelen town hall.
This will be a grand occasion largely due to the two families. The Archduchess is the eldest of five children of Archduke Christian of Austria and Princess Marie Astrid of Luxembourg. Christian is the son of the late Archduke Karl Ludwig and his wife, Princess Yolande de Ligne. Karl Ludwig was a son of Emperor Karl and Empress Zita of Austria.
Marie Astrid is the eldest child of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg and his late wife, Princess Josephine Charlotte of Belgium. Thus, Marie Astrid is a niece of King Albert II of the Belgium. Her mother-in-law, Yolande, is a sister of the late Prince of Ligne, who married Princess Alix of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Jean's youngest sister.
Count Rodolphe's father, Count Christian, is a younger brother of the late Count Evrard of Limburg-Stirum, who was married to Princess Helene of France.
There will, of course, be a smattering of Luxembourg and Belgian royals and nobles, including Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg. Other royal guests will include The Duke and Duchess of Braganza, Crown Princess Margarita of Romania and her husband, Prince Radu, Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia and Prince Jean-Christophe Napoleon.
The witnesses for the wedding are Princess Maria Annunciata of Liechtenstein (the bride's first cousin), Baroness Elisabeth Gillès de Pélichy (nee Princess de Ligne, and a second cousin of the bride), Princess Xenia of Galitzine (another second cousin of the bride, daughter of Archduchess Marie-Anne of Austria) and Counts Philippe and Francois de Limburg-Stirum and Countess Marie de Limburg-Stirum (the groom's brothers and sister.)
Archduchess Gabriella, 14, who is Marie-Christine's younger sister, will be a bridesmaid. Other bridal attendants including Princesses Laya and Nora of Auersperg (first cousins of the bride, daughters of Archduchess Constanza, Princess of Auersperg-Trautson). Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold of Nassau (children of Prince Guillaume and Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg), Archduchess Antonia of Austria (daughter of Archduke Carl Peter and his wife, Princess Alexandra of Wrede (Carl is a first cousin to the bride's father), Archduchess Isabelle of Austria (daughter of Archuke Simeon and Archduchess Maria of Austria) and Count Constantino Secco di Aragona (son of Archduchess Catherine of Austria, a first cousin of the bride's father), Count Jean of Limburg-Stirum and Edouard Misone.
http://www.mechelen.be/cms/documenten//00000_2008-12-06_Details_prinselijk_huwelijk_Mechelen.pdf
This will be a grand occasion largely due to the two families. The Archduchess is the eldest of five children of Archduke Christian of Austria and Princess Marie Astrid of Luxembourg. Christian is the son of the late Archduke Karl Ludwig and his wife, Princess Yolande de Ligne. Karl Ludwig was a son of Emperor Karl and Empress Zita of Austria.
Marie Astrid is the eldest child of Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg and his late wife, Princess Josephine Charlotte of Belgium. Thus, Marie Astrid is a niece of King Albert II of the Belgium. Her mother-in-law, Yolande, is a sister of the late Prince of Ligne, who married Princess Alix of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Jean's youngest sister.
Count Rodolphe's father, Count Christian, is a younger brother of the late Count Evrard of Limburg-Stirum, who was married to Princess Helene of France.
There will, of course, be a smattering of Luxembourg and Belgian royals and nobles, including Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg. Other royal guests will include The Duke and Duchess of Braganza, Crown Princess Margarita of Romania and her husband, Prince Radu, Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Yugoslavia and Prince Jean-Christophe Napoleon.
The witnesses for the wedding are Princess Maria Annunciata of Liechtenstein (the bride's first cousin), Baroness Elisabeth Gillès de Pélichy (nee Princess de Ligne, and a second cousin of the bride), Princess Xenia of Galitzine (another second cousin of the bride, daughter of Archduchess Marie-Anne of Austria) and Counts Philippe and Francois de Limburg-Stirum and Countess Marie de Limburg-Stirum (the groom's brothers and sister.)
Archduchess Gabriella, 14, who is Marie-Christine's younger sister, will be a bridesmaid. Other bridal attendants including Princesses Laya and Nora of Auersperg (first cousins of the bride, daughters of Archduchess Constanza, Princess of Auersperg-Trautson). Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold of Nassau (children of Prince Guillaume and Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg), Archduchess Antonia of Austria (daughter of Archduke Carl Peter and his wife, Princess Alexandra of Wrede (Carl is a first cousin to the bride's father), Archduchess Isabelle of Austria (daughter of Archuke Simeon and Archduchess Maria of Austria) and Count Constantino Secco di Aragona (son of Archduchess Catherine of Austria, a first cousin of the bride's father), Count Jean of Limburg-Stirum and Edouard Misone.
http://www.mechelen.be/cms/documenten//00000_2008-12-06_Details_prinselijk_huwelijk_Mechelen.pdf
Infant prince gets first outing
December 5, 1948
The infant son of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh had his first outing today when he was pushed around the gardens of Buckingham Palace by nanny Helen Rowe. Little no-named prince was pushed in the same carriage that was used for his mother 22 years ago.
The infant son of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh had his first outing today when he was pushed around the gardens of Buckingham Palace by nanny Helen Rowe. Little no-named prince was pushed in the same carriage that was used for his mother 22 years ago.
Support for Edward weakens
December 5, 1936
King Edward VIII has again met with Prime Minister Baldwin, and it is now assumed that the king will soon abdicate his throne. "The surest evidence that the King has resigned himself" to Prime Minister Baldwin's course that has been marked out for him is the cancelling of all of his public engagements for the next week. Carrying out these engagements would have been "an excellent opportunity to test the loyalty of the people not only to the crown, but also to the present wearer."
The King's friends have complained that Edward has not had the "opportunity to present his case to the people and to Parliament," but has been "rushed to his downfall by secret manoeuvrings by Ministers who are afraid of his popularity and personal independence and who want his more docile brother, the Duke of York, on the throne.
Winston Church had encouraged the king to maintain the engagements as this would have been a "timely opportunity to remedy the situation."
Tonight newspaper magnate Lord Rothermere issued a public statement tonight: "You cannot smuggle the greatest living Englishman off the throne off the throne of England during the weekend. A concerted effort is being made to do this. I have just returned from a trip around the world. Wherever, I went, to whomever I spoke, the people of all nationalities gave expression of unstinted praise and admiration for our King. Time must be given for a solution of this matter. The present haste is indecent and giving rise to unpleasant rumours affecting high political and other personages. No government on which this matter of supreme important runs counter to the wishes of the people of England can survive."
King Edward VIII has again met with Prime Minister Baldwin, and it is now assumed that the king will soon abdicate his throne. "The surest evidence that the King has resigned himself" to Prime Minister Baldwin's course that has been marked out for him is the cancelling of all of his public engagements for the next week. Carrying out these engagements would have been "an excellent opportunity to test the loyalty of the people not only to the crown, but also to the present wearer."
The King's friends have complained that Edward has not had the "opportunity to present his case to the people and to Parliament," but has been "rushed to his downfall by secret manoeuvrings by Ministers who are afraid of his popularity and personal independence and who want his more docile brother, the Duke of York, on the throne.
Winston Church had encouraged the king to maintain the engagements as this would have been a "timely opportunity to remedy the situation."
Tonight newspaper magnate Lord Rothermere issued a public statement tonight: "You cannot smuggle the greatest living Englishman off the throne off the throne of England during the weekend. A concerted effort is being made to do this. I have just returned from a trip around the world. Wherever, I went, to whomever I spoke, the people of all nationalities gave expression of unstinted praise and admiration for our King. Time must be given for a solution of this matter. The present haste is indecent and giving rise to unpleasant rumours affecting high political and other personages. No government on which this matter of supreme important runs counter to the wishes of the people of England can survive."
Franz Ferndinand's illegitimate son sues for support
December 5, 1936
Ferdinand Kurt Hahn, who is described as the illegitimate son of the late Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, has filed suit against Franz Ferdinand's legitimate son and heir, Duke Max of Hohenberg.
Hahn has gone to court in Vienna and is seeking an allowance of $200 per month, from Duke Max.
Franz Ferdinand and his morganatic wife, the Duchess of Hohenberg, were assassinated on June 28, 1914 by Gavrilo Prinzip. Their deaths precipitated the start of the world war.
Hahn fought with the Austrian army in the war, and "was stricken with a rheumatic affliction afterward." He spent some time in the United States, but when his condition became worse, he and his wife returned to Vienna, where they now live "in great poverty." He is so crippled by the rheumatism that he can no longer walk.
Ferdinand Kurt Hahn, who is described as the illegitimate son of the late Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, has filed suit against Franz Ferdinand's legitimate son and heir, Duke Max of Hohenberg.
Hahn has gone to court in Vienna and is seeking an allowance of $200 per month, from Duke Max.
Franz Ferdinand and his morganatic wife, the Duchess of Hohenberg, were assassinated on June 28, 1914 by Gavrilo Prinzip. Their deaths precipitated the start of the world war.
Hahn fought with the Austrian army in the war, and "was stricken with a rheumatic affliction afterward." He spent some time in the United States, but when his condition became worse, he and his wife returned to Vienna, where they now live "in great poverty." He is so crippled by the rheumatism that he can no longer walk.
Princess Marie Louise of Orleans to marry an American
December 5, 1928
Princess Marie Louise of Orleans' engagement was announced today. The Princess, who is the daughter of the Duke and Duchess de Vendome, is to marry an American Walter F. Kingsland, Jr, son of Walter F. Kingsland of New York.
The Duchess de Vendome is the former Princess Henriette of Belgium, sister of King Albert.
Mr. Kingsland lives in Paris with his father, who has a home in the Bois de Boulogne. He is a member of the Union and Knickerbocker Clubs.
In April of this year, Marie Louise's brother, Prince Charles, the Duke de Nemours, was married to an American, Marguerite Watson, of Washington, D.C.
Princess Marie Louise of Orleans' engagement was announced today. The Princess, who is the daughter of the Duke and Duchess de Vendome, is to marry an American Walter F. Kingsland, Jr, son of Walter F. Kingsland of New York.
The Duchess de Vendome is the former Princess Henriette of Belgium, sister of King Albert.
Mr. Kingsland lives in Paris with his father, who has a home in the Bois de Boulogne. He is a member of the Union and Knickerbocker Clubs.
In April of this year, Marie Louise's brother, Prince Charles, the Duke de Nemours, was married to an American, Marguerite Watson, of Washington, D.C.
Constantine restored to the throne
December 5, 1920
The plebiscite held today in Greece proved more than satisfactory for King Constantine. Greeks voted overwhelmingly for the return of the Greek monarch and the royal family. Preparations are now being made for Constantine's return, and the Allied nations are expected to now disclaim that Constantine ever worked against them in the war.
However, it is possible that the king might abdicate in favor of his eldest son, Prince George, but when asked about this, the king "remarked with a laugh:" Well, there are many possibilities, but really one probability."
The plebiscite held today in Greece proved more than satisfactory for King Constantine. Greeks voted overwhelmingly for the return of the Greek monarch and the royal family. Preparations are now being made for Constantine's return, and the Allied nations are expected to now disclaim that Constantine ever worked against them in the war.
However, it is possible that the king might abdicate in favor of his eldest son, Prince George, but when asked about this, the king "remarked with a laugh:" Well, there are many possibilities, but really one probability."
Death of Duke of Chartres, Civil war vet
December 5, 1910
The Duke of Chartres died today in Paris. He was 70-years-old.
Prince Robert-Philippe-Louis-Eugene-Ferdinand of Orleans was the son of the late Duke of Orleans and, thus, a grandson of King Louis-Philippe.
Although born in Paris in 1840, the prince spent much of his youth in exile. He grew up in Eisenach, Germany, and in England, where the French royal family spent a part of their exile. In 1859, the prince served with the Italian army, and also later joined the Federal Army during the first campaign of the American civil war. Following the revolution in 1870, the Duke returned to France to serve incognito in General Chanzy's army. He was married to Princess Marie-Amelie of Orleans, the daughter of the Prince of Joinville. They had two sons and two daughters, including Prince Henri of Orleans, the noted explorer.
The Duke of Chartres died today in Paris. He was 70-years-old.
Prince Robert-Philippe-Louis-Eugene-Ferdinand of Orleans was the son of the late Duke of Orleans and, thus, a grandson of King Louis-Philippe.
Although born in Paris in 1840, the prince spent much of his youth in exile. He grew up in Eisenach, Germany, and in England, where the French royal family spent a part of their exile. In 1859, the prince served with the Italian army, and also later joined the Federal Army during the first campaign of the American civil war. Following the revolution in 1870, the Duke returned to France to serve incognito in General Chanzy's army. He was married to Princess Marie-Amelie of Orleans, the daughter of the Prince of Joinville. They had two sons and two daughters, including Prince Henri of Orleans, the noted explorer.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Grand Duke Alexis to marry
December 4, 1888
It was announced today that the Grand Duke Alexis will marry the daughter of the Count of Paris, according a report out of London.
The article does not mention the name of the Count's daughter, but one assumes that the princess in question is Princess Helene, who is 17-years-old. The Count's eldest daughter, Amelie, is already married, and is the wife of the Crown Prince of Portugal. The Count has two other daughters, Isabelle, and Louise, who are ten and six, respectively.
It was announced today that the Grand Duke Alexis will marry the daughter of the Count of Paris, according a report out of London.
The article does not mention the name of the Count's daughter, but one assumes that the princess in question is Princess Helene, who is 17-years-old. The Count's eldest daughter, Amelie, is already married, and is the wife of the Crown Prince of Portugal. The Count has two other daughters, Isabelle, and Louise, who are ten and six, respectively.
All members of the Royal family are in seclusion
December 4, 1936
The Princess Royal cancelled an engagement today to open a new boys' club in Doncaster, as all members of the British royal family remain in seclusion. It is assumed that the members of the family would continued to maintain this attitude until the "consitutional crisis between the King and the Cabinent was settled."
The Princess Royal cancelled an engagement today to open a new boys' club in Doncaster, as all members of the British royal family remain in seclusion. It is assumed that the members of the family would continued to maintain this attitude until the "consitutional crisis between the King and the Cabinent was settled."
Royal crisis continues as Baldwin remains firm
December 4, 1936
King Edward VIII was largely alone today, apart from a visit from Prime Minister Baldwin. The king has had to wrestle with a tough decision: renounce his throne or leave the woman he loves. He remains at Fort Belvedere with only a few palace aides and secretaries. He had received no visits from his mother, Queen Mary, or other members of his family.
Mrs. Simpson is now in France, having said goodbye to the king at Fort Belvedere yesterday evening. There is a "growing impression that the King would join her as a royal exile in a few days."
Prime Minister Baldwin spent about an hour with the king, who was "so distracted, according to one report, that he could not transact the every-day business of State."
Millions of his subjects appear to favor the marriage, despite the objections of Parliament and the Cabinet.
Outside the Palace, a growing number of demonstrators gathered outside, shouting "We want Edward." Another group demonstrated outside the home of the Duke and Duchess of York, shouting." e want Eddie. We want his missus."
Others shouted: "Edward's right; Baldwin's wrong!"
There were numerous protests in the king's favor throughout London.
The tabloid newspapers have come out supporting the King in his battle with the prime minister. One paper demands: "Tell us the facts, Mr. Baldwin. The nation insists on knowing the King's full demands and conditions."
However, there appears no real solution to the matter of the king's marriage.
A morganatic marriage has already been ruled out, and the king's "abdication appeared tonight to be the only probable way out."
Princess Paley loses suit to regain property
December 4, 1928
In London today, a judge ruled against Olga, Princess Paley, in her suit for furniture, art and tapestries worth $240,000 against dealers who had bought them from the Soviet government. The judge ruled in high court that the princess had been deprived of her property "in accordance with Russian law," and thus, the sale to the dealers could not be upset.
The judge concluded that the the princess' palace had become a state museum and a her property "formed a part of the museum and had become state property."
In London today, a judge ruled against Olga, Princess Paley, in her suit for furniture, art and tapestries worth $240,000 against dealers who had bought them from the Soviet government. The judge ruled in high court that the princess had been deprived of her property "in accordance with Russian law," and thus, the sale to the dealers could not be upset.
The judge concluded that the the princess' palace had become a state museum and a her property "formed a part of the museum and had become state property."
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