November 10, 1918
The New York Times' London office has received the following Havas dispatch from Basle, Switzerland: "Wilhelm II, the reigning King of the monarchy of Württemberg, abdicated on Friday night." This is confirmed by a Wolff Bureau dispatch from Stuttgart, "by way of Amsterdam," which states that the "King has issued a proclamation saying that his person would never serve to hinder the development of the wishes of the people."
A report received from Berlin says that the "German Socialists are demanding that every dynasty in Germany be suppressed and the Princes exiled."
It is also reported that the Kings of Bavaria and Saxony "intend to abdicate soon."
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Cable editor puzzled by many names
Last Monday evening the New York Times received a cable dispatch from Vienna announcing that Archduchess Maria Raineria "had married in great state" to Duke Robert of Württemberg.
This cable apparently caused "wailing and gnashing of teeth in every newspaper office in New York." It is the norm, "when a royal personage marries," for the news report to explain the bride and groom's relationship to "what are known as the 'crowned heads'".
The cable editors were a bit puzzled about this archduchess because no one had received "preliminary news of the engagement." They consulted the Almanach de Gotha, which devoted ten pages to Austria Imperial family.
After "considerable labor," the foreign expert in Times' office decided that the bride must be the Archduchess Maria Immaculata Raineria Josephine Ferdinande Theresa Leopoldine Antoinette Henrietta Francoise Caroline Heloise Januaria Christina Philomene Rosalie. But when he noticed that the name Immaculata was in brackets, he realized that he had the wrong archduchess. The brackets signified "that the lady is known to her intimate friends and relatives" by that name, and
which would have been used in the dispatch. So he tried again.
The editor then settled on Archduchess Marguerite Raineria Maria Antoinette Blanche Leopoldine Beatrice Anne Josephine Raphaelle Michelle Stanislawa Ignatia Hieronyma Camina Catherine Pietra Cecilia.
Alas, the archduchess was born in 1892, and could not have been the bride. The editor kept looking for the possible bride. He narrowed the choices to Archduchess Anna Maria Therese Ferdinande Josephine Adelaide Leopoldine Antoinette Francois Germana Henriette Hedwige, Archduchess Marguerite Marie Albertine Alice Ferdinande Louise Antoinette Leopoldine Roberte Henrietta Theresa Edouardine and the Archduchess Germana Maria Theresa Antoinette Leopoldine Alice Ferdinande Josephine Louise Caroline Ehrentraut Prota.
The editor eventually gave up. The real name of the archduchess was Elisabeth.
[The editor was right the first time. The bride was Maria Immaculata]
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Brian Williams to interview the Prince of Wales
BRIAN WILLIAMS TO INTERVIEW PRINCE CHARLES FOR “Dateline” SPECIAL ON NOV. 19NBC NEWS EXCLUSIVE: BRIAN WILLIAMS INTERVIEWS THE PRINCE OF WALES FOR A SPECIAL “Dateline” ON FRIDAY, NOV. 19 AT 9PM/ET
World Premiere of the Prince Charles Environmental Special “Harmony” To Air Immediately Following at 10PM/ET
All Part of “Green Week” on NBC Universal
(NEW YORK) – November 8, 2010 – In an NBC News exclusive primetime interview, Brian Williams travels to Northern Scotland to sit down with Prince Charles for an in-depth conversation and candid look into a private life the public rarely gets to see. In the hour-long interview, set to air on Friday, Nov. 19 (9:00 PM/ET) on “Dateline,” Prince Charles speaks out about his role as The Prince of Wales; his relationship with his sons, William and Harry; the prospect of another royal wedding; feeling misunderstood by the media; and his efforts to prevent global warming and why he wants to be “the defender of nature.”
David Corvo is the executive producer of “The Man Who Will Be King, A Dateline Special.” Photos of Williams and Prince Charles will be available at WWW.NBCUMV.COM and excerpts from the interview will become available at a later date.
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World Premiere of the Prince Charles Environmental Special “Harmony” To Air Immediately Following at 10PM/ET
All Part of “Green Week” on NBC Universal
(NEW YORK) – November 8, 2010 – In an NBC News exclusive primetime interview, Brian Williams travels to Northern Scotland to sit down with Prince Charles for an in-depth conversation and candid look into a private life the public rarely gets to see. In the hour-long interview, set to air on Friday, Nov. 19 (9:00 PM/ET) on “Dateline,” Prince Charles speaks out about his role as The Prince of Wales; his relationship with his sons, William and Harry; the prospect of another royal wedding; feeling misunderstood by the media; and his efforts to prevent global warming and why he wants to be “the defender of nature.”
David Corvo is the executive producer of “The Man Who Will Be King, A Dateline Special.” Photos of Williams and Prince Charles will be available at WWW.NBCUMV.COM and excerpts from the interview will become available at a later date.
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Albert goes out shooting
November 9, 1860
From today's Court Circular:
"His Royal Highness the Prince Consort went out shooting, accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, the Hereditary Prince of Holstein-Augustenberg, and the Prince of Leiningen.
"Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited Her Majesty at the Castle and took luncheon."
From today's Court Circular:
"His Royal Highness the Prince Consort went out shooting, accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, the Hereditary Prince of Holstein-Augustenberg, and the Prince of Leiningen.
"Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visited Her Majesty at the Castle and took luncheon."
King to declare troth to Wally
November 9, 1936
King Edward VIII has decided to announce his engagement to Mrs. Wallis Simpson "before his Coronation in May," the New York News has learned. The report was published in the Chicago Daily Tribune.
This is a "carefully arranged" plan with "regard to the sensibilities of his millions of subjects." The plan is set to "include a check back on the reactions of both peers and commoners." If the king's subjects disapprove of a "Baltimore queen consort," they will have plenty of time "to formulate their disapproval" before the Coronation.
If the public "roared a protest", the king would "repudiate Mrs. Simpson, " or he "would cling to her and abdicate" is a question "which is agitating many in court circles."
Mrs. Simpson's divorce will be final on April 27.
King Edward VIII has decided to announce his engagement to Mrs. Wallis Simpson "before his Coronation in May," the New York News has learned. The report was published in the Chicago Daily Tribune.
This is a "carefully arranged" plan with "regard to the sensibilities of his millions of subjects." The plan is set to "include a check back on the reactions of both peers and commoners." If the king's subjects disapprove of a "Baltimore queen consort," they will have plenty of time "to formulate their disapproval" before the Coronation.
If the public "roared a protest", the king would "repudiate Mrs. Simpson, " or he "would cling to her and abdicate" is a question "which is agitating many in court circles."
Mrs. Simpson's divorce will be final on April 27.
The King might not announce the engagement until after that date, which will give the British Parliament and the Church of England "a good two weeks in which to launch formal opposition to Edward's marriage if such is their wish."
King George of Greece leaves for Paris
November 9, 1930
Former King George II of the Hellenes left London for Roumania via Paris today, "but insisted that his visit had no political significance, reports the Associated Press. George will stop in Paris to see his cousin, Princess Sophie, "who is there buying a trousseau."
"I do not know much about buying a trousseau, but I suppose I shall be consulted," the former king said. "Then I shall go to Roumania to rejoin the Queen. My plans after that are uncertain, but I hope to England again before very long."
George is married to Princess Elisabeth of Roumania, eldest daughter of the late King Ferdinand and Queen Marie. The couple have no children.
Former King George II of the Hellenes left London for Roumania via Paris today, "but insisted that his visit had no political significance, reports the Associated Press. George will stop in Paris to see his cousin, Princess Sophie, "who is there buying a trousseau."
"I do not know much about buying a trousseau, but I suppose I shall be consulted," the former king said. "Then I shall go to Roumania to rejoin the Queen. My plans after that are uncertain, but I hope to England again before very long."
George is married to Princess Elisabeth of Roumania, eldest daughter of the late King Ferdinand and Queen Marie. The couple have no children.
Another bulletin: Duke of Brunswick abdicates
From the British Wireless service and reported in The New York Times.
The Duke of Brunswick, who is married to Kaiser Wilhelm's daughter, has abdicated, according to a telegram received at Copenhagen by way of Berlin.
Prince Ernst August of Hannover, Duke of Brunswick, married Princess Viktoria Luise on May 24, 1913. They have three children, Prince Ernst August, born in 1914, Prince Georg Wilhelm, born 1915, and Princess Friederike, who was born in 1917.
The Duke is the son of the Duke of Cumberland, son of the late King Georg V of Hannover and first cousin to the late Queen Victoria. Hannover was absorbed by Prussia in 1866.
The Duchess of Cumberland -- Princess Thyra of Denmark -- is the younger sister of the Queen Mother Alexandra and the Dowager Empress of Russia.
The Duke of Brunswick's two sisters, Marie and Alexandra, are married to Prince Max of Baden and the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, respectively.
Bulletin: it's official -Kaiser abdicates
November 9, 1918
By special cable to the New York Times.
London 4:40 p.m. Wilhelm II has abdicated. Wilhelm's abdication "is officially announced from Berlin, according to a Havas dispatch from Basle.
The Havas Agency is also reporting that Prince Max of Baden has been appointed Regent of Empire. However, a Reuter dispatch says "he is yet to be named."
A German wireless message to London, which announced the abdication, also states that Friedrich Ebert will be named Imperial Chancellor under the regency, and "wide reforms are planned, including the calling of a Constitutional German National Assembly to determine the future good of the nation."
By special cable to the New York Times.
London 4:40 p.m. Wilhelm II has abdicated. Wilhelm's abdication "is officially announced from Berlin, according to a Havas dispatch from Basle.
The Havas Agency is also reporting that Prince Max of Baden has been appointed Regent of Empire. However, a Reuter dispatch says "he is yet to be named."
A German wireless message to London, which announced the abdication, also states that Friedrich Ebert will be named Imperial Chancellor under the regency, and "wide reforms are planned, including the calling of a Constitutional German National Assembly to determine the future good of the nation."
Kaiser to abdicate
The reports are coming fast and furious from Germany regarding the status of Kaiser Wilhelm II and the other ruling monarchs. According to a dispatch from the Associated Press, Wilhelm II, German Emperor and King of Prussia, has decided to "renounce the throne."
This announcement was made in a decree "issued in Berlin" by the Imperial Chancellor Prince Maximilian of Baden. The German Crown Prince will also renounce his rights to the throne, and a "regency will be set up."
Prince Max will remain in office "until matters connected with the abdication" are settled, and Friedrich Ebert, vice president of the Social Democratic party, will replace him as Chancellor "during the regency.
Kaiser Wilhelm has reigned for more than thirty years.
With his "armies defeated in the field," Wilhelm has been "forced to sue for armistice terms" and the German people are "rising in revolt. He came to the throne "on the threshold of an era of peace and material progress." He leaves Germany, "torn by revolution, and "suffering from the hardships and sacrifice of more than four years of war."
Germany is in ruins.
Order Arrest of Karl's brother
November 9, 1918
Vienna newspapers are reporting that an arrest order has been given for Archduke Max of Austria, younger brother of Emperor Karl, according to the Chicago Daily Tribune. The archduke recently left the Hofburg palace with "heavily laden trunks."
Vienna newspapers are reporting that an arrest order has been given for Archduke Max of Austria, younger brother of Emperor Karl, according to the Chicago Daily Tribune. The archduke recently left the Hofburg palace with "heavily laden trunks."
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's renunciation
November 9, 1900
The Lower House of the Hungarian Parliament today "passed to a second reading of bill" confirming Archduke Franz Ferdinand's renunciation to the Hungarian throne "on behalf of the issue of his morganatic marriage to Countess Sophie Chotek, reports The New York Times.
The Lower House of the Hungarian Parliament today "passed to a second reading of bill" confirming Archduke Franz Ferdinand's renunciation to the Hungarian throne "on behalf of the issue of his morganatic marriage to Countess Sophie Chotek, reports The New York Times.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Princess Irmingard - an obituary
An obituary on Princess Irmingard of Bavaria published today in the Daily Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/8118338/Princess-Irmingard-of-Bavaria.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/8118338/Princess-Irmingard-of-Bavaria.html
No marriage for King Edward and Mrs. Simpson
November 8, 1936
Three "well-informed sources" have informed the New York Times correspondent in London that the stories in the press about King Edward marrying Mrs. Wallis Simpson next June are not true.
It is now felt in "circles close to the court" that a marriage is out of question. The King and Mrs. Simpson are "both opposed to a union that would seriously embarrass the King in his relationships with his advisers and subjects."
Since Mrs. Simpson's divorce proceedings at Ipswich last month, there has been "much uneasiness" among the King's friends as to the interpretation "might be placed by the public, inside and outside Great Britain," concerning the king's friendship with Mrs. Simpson. The "volume of publicity," particularly in the United States, "might seriously misinterpret this relationship and place the King in an embarrassing position on the eve of his coronation."
Queen Mary has taken as a "particularly serious view of the affair," and has consulted the Archbishop of Canterbury for advice. The Archbishop then met with the King, and told him "how unwise it would be for him" to continue a relationship with Mrs. Simpson "that must end in a major scandal."
King Edward listened and took the prelate's "admonition in good spirit." The king is aware of the "extremely delicate situation which would arise should his relationship with Mrs. Simpson become an open scandal." The King promised he would be more discreet.
It cannot be confirmed if this conversation actually took place, but a "well-established rumor" in financial and newspaper circles," state that the talk did occur.
King Edward VIII is "strong attached to Mrs. Simpson." She has given him a "new confidence in himself." He also no longer has an aversion to matrimony. Informed circles stress that if the King does marry, his bride will not be Mrs. Simpson, "although he will remain Mrs. Simpson's friend."
Three "well-informed sources" have informed the New York Times correspondent in London that the stories in the press about King Edward marrying Mrs. Wallis Simpson next June are not true.
It is now felt in "circles close to the court" that a marriage is out of question. The King and Mrs. Simpson are "both opposed to a union that would seriously embarrass the King in his relationships with his advisers and subjects."
Since Mrs. Simpson's divorce proceedings at Ipswich last month, there has been "much uneasiness" among the King's friends as to the interpretation "might be placed by the public, inside and outside Great Britain," concerning the king's friendship with Mrs. Simpson. The "volume of publicity," particularly in the United States, "might seriously misinterpret this relationship and place the King in an embarrassing position on the eve of his coronation."
Queen Mary has taken as a "particularly serious view of the affair," and has consulted the Archbishop of Canterbury for advice. The Archbishop then met with the King, and told him "how unwise it would be for him" to continue a relationship with Mrs. Simpson "that must end in a major scandal."
King Edward listened and took the prelate's "admonition in good spirit." The king is aware of the "extremely delicate situation which would arise should his relationship with Mrs. Simpson become an open scandal." The King promised he would be more discreet.
It cannot be confirmed if this conversation actually took place, but a "well-established rumor" in financial and newspaper circles," state that the talk did occur.
King Edward VIII is "strong attached to Mrs. Simpson." She has given him a "new confidence in himself." He also no longer has an aversion to matrimony. Informed circles stress that if the King does marry, his bride will not be Mrs. Simpson, "although he will remain Mrs. Simpson's friend."
Astrid has arrived in Brussels
November 8, 1926
Not since the "first days of the liberation in 1918" has Brussels seen such a rapturous celebration, reports the New York Times. Crown Prince Leopold and his bride, Princess Astrid of Sweden have arrived in Belgium's capital, which is decked with flags and flowers. It can be safely sad that the royal couple have made a "triumphant entry" into Brussels. Crowds lined the streets, and "windows, balconies and roofs were occupied."
A "fanfare of trumpets" heralded the arrival of the royal train at 12:20 p.m. A band played the Swedish national anthem. King Albert was the first to step off the train, and was followed by his wife, Queen Elisabeth, both of whom shook hands with various dignitaries, and then stepped aside to give place to Crown Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid, who "were wreathed in smiles."
Astrid's parents, Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg of Sweden came out next, along with Crown Prince Olav of Norway and Prince Charles of Belgium, Prince Eugen of Sweden, Comte Jean de Merode, Count d'Oultrement and Comtesse de Caraman-Chimay.
During the singing of several songs by a children's choir. Princess Astrid leaned on Leopold's arm. She was dressed in white and "wholly free from self-consciousness. She carried a bouquet of orchids, which had been presented to her by "a delegation of little girls." She "made a delightful figure," and it was "quite impossible not to recognize the happiness which glowed in the faces of both herself and the Prince."
The rain did not deter the crowds or the royal party, which drove in open carriages. The journey to the royal palace "was a triumphal procession through a cheering multitude."
At the Colonne du Congress, Princess Astrid placed a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrier.
Crowds outside the palace continued to grow, calling for the young couple to come out in the balcony. Crown Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid came out and acknowledged the cheers, and were joined by their parents.
The couple were married in a civil ceremony in Stockholm. A Roman Catholic service will take place Wednesday at St. Gudule Cathedral.
Not since the "first days of the liberation in 1918" has Brussels seen such a rapturous celebration, reports the New York Times. Crown Prince Leopold and his bride, Princess Astrid of Sweden have arrived in Belgium's capital, which is decked with flags and flowers. It can be safely sad that the royal couple have made a "triumphant entry" into Brussels. Crowds lined the streets, and "windows, balconies and roofs were occupied."
A "fanfare of trumpets" heralded the arrival of the royal train at 12:20 p.m. A band played the Swedish national anthem. King Albert was the first to step off the train, and was followed by his wife, Queen Elisabeth, both of whom shook hands with various dignitaries, and then stepped aside to give place to Crown Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid, who "were wreathed in smiles."
Astrid's parents, Prince Carl and Princess Ingeborg of Sweden came out next, along with Crown Prince Olav of Norway and Prince Charles of Belgium, Prince Eugen of Sweden, Comte Jean de Merode, Count d'Oultrement and Comtesse de Caraman-Chimay.
During the singing of several songs by a children's choir. Princess Astrid leaned on Leopold's arm. She was dressed in white and "wholly free from self-consciousness. She carried a bouquet of orchids, which had been presented to her by "a delegation of little girls." She "made a delightful figure," and it was "quite impossible not to recognize the happiness which glowed in the faces of both herself and the Prince."
The rain did not deter the crowds or the royal party, which drove in open carriages. The journey to the royal palace "was a triumphal procession through a cheering multitude."
At the Colonne du Congress, Princess Astrid placed a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Warrier.
Crowds outside the palace continued to grow, calling for the young couple to come out in the balcony. Crown Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid came out and acknowledged the cheers, and were joined by their parents.
The couple were married in a civil ceremony in Stockholm. A Roman Catholic service will take place Wednesday at St. Gudule Cathedral.
Astrid arrives in Antwerp
November 8, 1926
The Belgian royal family was present this morning for the arrival of Princess Astrid and her parents. King Albert and Queen Elisabeth were accompanied by Crown Prince Olav of Norway. After the Swedish cruiser Fylgia docked, and the gangway lowered, "the Princess came quickly along it to meet the Duke of Brabant, who embraced her amid the cheers of the crowd," reports the New York Times.
The royal parties then traveled to the Hotel de Ville, where the local Burgomaster welcomed the guests. Astrid's father, Prince Carl, "thanked the population of Antwerp for their cordial reception."
The journey to the royal train "was made somewhat exciting on account of the huge crowds in the street." Police were unable to restrain the enthusiastic Belgians, "who surrounded the royal party." King Albert "was compelled to use his elbows to avoid being jostled." Eventually, the royals were able get on the train, and continue their journey to Brussels.
The Belgian royal family was present this morning for the arrival of Princess Astrid and her parents. King Albert and Queen Elisabeth were accompanied by Crown Prince Olav of Norway. After the Swedish cruiser Fylgia docked, and the gangway lowered, "the Princess came quickly along it to meet the Duke of Brabant, who embraced her amid the cheers of the crowd," reports the New York Times.
The royal parties then traveled to the Hotel de Ville, where the local Burgomaster welcomed the guests. Astrid's father, Prince Carl, "thanked the population of Antwerp for their cordial reception."
The journey to the royal train "was made somewhat exciting on account of the huge crowds in the street." Police were unable to restrain the enthusiastic Belgians, "who surrounded the royal party." King Albert "was compelled to use his elbows to avoid being jostled." Eventually, the royals were able get on the train, and continue their journey to Brussels.
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