March 12, 1932
The Associated Press reports today that the name of the second daughter of Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha was announced today. The princess, who was born on February 12, has been named Astrid Maud Ingeborg.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Eitel Friedrich "gunning" for alleged defamers
March 12, 1922
Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia is not a happy man. He and his wife "walked home unattended after church services" today in Potsdam, and spoke briefly to a New York Times correspondent, where he "reiterated yesterday's denial that the Princess has confessed misconduct in the Plettenburg divorce case."
As the couple walked toward their home, they looked like the "ordinary burghers of Potsdam." Princess Eitel Friedrich wore "a simple tailor-made suit of brown, with a white hat," while her husband was dressed in a simple "black cutaway, with the only the black and ribbon of the Iron Cross in the lapel."
Princess Eitel Friedrich looked tired, "peaked and worn," which is not unexpected due to the Anglo-American interest in the divorce case. Prince Eitel Friedrich, however, is "gunning" for those who he said have allegedly defamed his family.
"On my word of honor as a man and an officer, there is no truth in the whole story. There is nothing to this whole Plettenburg business. My wife was summoned as a witness, as anyone can be cited. And under oath she testified to the exact contrary of what has been reported.
"Why do they pick on us and concerns themselves with our persons and affairs? Why don't they write about the new rulers -- about those now in power," he asked.
Prince Eitel Friedrich reiterated his intent to go after anyone "who writes against the honor of my wife." But when he was asked about a specific plan, he said the real difficulty "is to get those responsible." I can't go to America. I haven't dollars enough."
He realizes that it will be impossible to go after the American newspapers "for printing the report of the confession." But he intimated that he might take action against German newspapers if they print anything he considers to be untrue. So far, no German newspaper has reported on the divorce case.
Prince and Princess Eitel Friedrich live in a modest home, Villa Ingelheim. The prince's office on the ground floor overlooks a back garden. His desk was like a "Hohenzollern altar," with plenty of family photographs of his parents, the former Kaiser and Kaiserin.
Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia is not a happy man. He and his wife "walked home unattended after church services" today in Potsdam, and spoke briefly to a New York Times correspondent, where he "reiterated yesterday's denial that the Princess has confessed misconduct in the Plettenburg divorce case."
As the couple walked toward their home, they looked like the "ordinary burghers of Potsdam." Princess Eitel Friedrich wore "a simple tailor-made suit of brown, with a white hat," while her husband was dressed in a simple "black cutaway, with the only the black and ribbon of the Iron Cross in the lapel."
Princess Eitel Friedrich looked tired, "peaked and worn," which is not unexpected due to the Anglo-American interest in the divorce case. Prince Eitel Friedrich, however, is "gunning" for those who he said have allegedly defamed his family.
"On my word of honor as a man and an officer, there is no truth in the whole story. There is nothing to this whole Plettenburg business. My wife was summoned as a witness, as anyone can be cited. And under oath she testified to the exact contrary of what has been reported.
"Why do they pick on us and concerns themselves with our persons and affairs? Why don't they write about the new rulers -- about those now in power," he asked.
Prince Eitel Friedrich reiterated his intent to go after anyone "who writes against the honor of my wife." But when he was asked about a specific plan, he said the real difficulty "is to get those responsible." I can't go to America. I haven't dollars enough."
He realizes that it will be impossible to go after the American newspapers "for printing the report of the confession." But he intimated that he might take action against German newspapers if they print anything he considers to be untrue. So far, no German newspaper has reported on the divorce case.
Prince and Princess Eitel Friedrich live in a modest home, Villa Ingelheim. The prince's office on the ground floor overlooks a back garden. His desk was like a "Hohenzollern altar," with plenty of family photographs of his parents, the former Kaiser and Kaiserin.
Victoria of Sweden ill
March 12, 1916
Queen Victoria of Sweden is "suffering from an attack of bronchitis," reports the New York Times. The dispatch came from Stockholm via London.
Victoria is the wife of King Gustav V.
Queen Victoria of Sweden is "suffering from an attack of bronchitis," reports the New York Times. The dispatch came from Stockholm via London.
Victoria is the wife of King Gustav V.
Royal wedding date set
March 12, 1906
Spanish Premier Moret today formally announced to "the Cabinet King Alfonso's betrothal to Princess Ena of Battenberg," reports the New York Times.
It was also announced that Princess Ena will be officially known as Victoria Eugenia.
The date of the marriage has been set for June 2.
Spanish Premier Moret today formally announced to "the Cabinet King Alfonso's betrothal to Princess Ena of Battenberg," reports the New York Times.
It was also announced that Princess Ena will be officially known as Victoria Eugenia.
The date of the marriage has been set for June 2.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
The Wedding of Princess Benigna Reuss and Oscar de Ascoz y Planes
A lovely photo, the cover for their thank you note.
The death of Ana Medina, Countess de Ofalia
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Ana Medina was born in Seville on May 5, 1942. She was married twice, and both marriages ended in divorce. She married HSH Prince Max Emanuel zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg, fifth child of Prince Max Egon zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg and Doña Maria de la Piedad Iturbe y Schlotz, Marquesa de Belvis de le Las Navas, at Seville on June 3, 1961. The marriage was dissolved by divorce in 1985. Doña Ana married for a second time on October 14, 1985 to Don Jaime de Urzaiz y Fernandez de Castillo. This marriage also ended in divorce. Prince Max died in 1994 and Don Jaime died in 2003.
She is survived by her three children, Prince Marco, Prince Pablo and Princess Flavia, seven grandchildren, her brother, Don Ignacio, Duke of Segorbe, and by her 95-year-old mother, Victoria Eugenia Fernandez de Cordoba y Fernandez de Henestrosa, Duchess of Mendinacelli.
Prince Marco will inherit his mother's titles. His elder child, Princess Victoria, is the heiress apparent. She and her younger brother, Alexander, live with their German-born mother, Sandra, in Munich.
Doña Ana was the eldest of four children of the 18th Duchess of Medinaceli and Don Rafel de Medina y Villalonga (1905-1992). Her brothers, Don Luis, Marque de Cogolludo, Duke de Santiesteban, and Don Rafael, Duke of Feria died in 2011 and 2001, respectively.
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Friday, March 9, 2012
Carol gives Helen a villa
March 9, 1932
King Carol II of Romania is purchasing a villa in Florence for his former wife, Queen Helen. The king sent his personal representative General Condescu to Italy to "discuss not only the purchase of the villa but the question of Queen Helen's return to Romania," reports the New York Times.
King Carol believes that it would be better for Crown Prince Michael to visit his mother in Florence "than for her to make annual visits to Bucharest, which are likely to be made the occasion for demonstrations injurious to the Romanian royal family."
King Carol II of Romania is purchasing a villa in Florence for his former wife, Queen Helen. The king sent his personal representative General Condescu to Italy to "discuss not only the purchase of the villa but the question of Queen Helen's return to Romania," reports the New York Times.
King Carol believes that it would be better for Crown Prince Michael to visit his mother in Florence "than for her to make annual visits to Bucharest, which are likely to be made the occasion for demonstrations injurious to the Romanian royal family."
Princess Eitel Friedrich flouts her lover in court
Prince Eitel Friedrich and his estranged wife, Sophie Charlotte, are involved in the "most amazing divorce suit in recent history," reports United Press.
The prince, the second son of the former Kaiser, is "pictured as a complacent husband who permitted his wife to maintain intimate relations with Baron von Plettenburg, an officer in the Prussian Guards."
This information was revealed on the opening day of the court's proceedings in Berlin. Berlin newspapers have suppressed the revelations, which were published today in British and American newspapers.
Princess Eitel Friedrich, named as a co-respondent by the Baroness von Plettenburg, "flaunted her love for the baron in the face of the court," and openly acknowledged her relationship with him. She denied that the affair ended before the Baron married the woman who had brought forth the suit.
Without any hesitation, the former Duchess Sophie Charlotte of Oldenburg admitted that she knew the Baron even before her marriage to Prince Eitel Friedrich. Her affair "with the full knowledge of Prince Eitel." She told the court that her husband tolerated "the situation" because the baron "was a friend and an officer in the Prussian Guards."
Grand Duke Michael freed
Petrograd newspapers are reporting that the Bolshevist government has "granted complete freedom" to Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch," who has been under house arrest at his home.
The Grand Duke has been in custody since his arrest.
Grand Duke Michael arrested
United Press is reporting the arrest of Grand Duke Michael of Russia, younger brother of the former Tsar. He was arrested "after the discovery of a German plot to restore the monarchy and place him on the throne." Russian officers and Georgian cavaliers were also arrested, according to the dispatch.
The plot was formed when "The German occupation of Petrograd seemed imminent. The Grand Duke is now being held as a prisoner at the Smolny Institute. His role in the conspiracy has not been made public.
Grand Duke Michael, 40, is ten years younger than the former Nicholas II. In the decade before the outbreak of the war, his name "was foremost in the royal scandals of Europe."
He also "openly opposed the German influence" in the Russian imperial family.
Anita will never be queen
The former Anita Stewart, now the wife of Prince Miguel of Braganza, will never become Queen of Portugal, according to a special cable to the New York Times, which based its report on an article in the French newspaper Excelsior. The article in the Excelsior was written by a Portuguese contributor, Joaquim Leitao, who was interviewed by "phonographic record," Mrs. J.H. Smith, the mother of Princess Miguel.
The interview took place in France. Mrs. Smith said: "I have been consulted relative to my intentions in the event of the restoration of the monarchy in Portugal. People are anxious to know if I would love my daughter in Portugal, if she were to be Queen, or if I would give funds for a counter-revolution.
"Before replying to these questions, I wanted full information as to what happened at the interview of ex-King Manoel and Prince Miguel at Dover. This is what I was told: "1. Miguel, recognizing the gravity of the Portuguese situation, surrendered his claims to the throne and offered Manoel help in restoring the monarchy.
"2. Miguel and all the members of his family will be allowed to return to Portugal as members of the Royal Family.
"Three - as to the succession, of Manoel, has no direct heir, the throne will go to Dom Afonso, Duke of Oporto, who has already taken the oath as heir presumptive.
"Four - Even if Dom Afonso had heirs, the throne would next devolve on one of the sons of Dom Miguel.
"Five - As the eldest son, Prince Miguel, through his marriage with an American, renounced his heritage, and the throne would go to the third son, the Infante Dom Duarte.
"Six - This agreement shall be submitted to Parliament.
"As to my daughter," Mrs. Smith added, "I can say this: by the terms of the agreement, Dom Miguel's eldest son, by his marriage with an American, renounced the throne; therefore I see no necessity for me to finance an attempt at a revolution to restore the monarchy, which might lead to my daughter's divorce."
Anita Rhinelander Stewart married Prince Miguel of Braganza on September 15, 1909, in Scotland. She is the daughter of William Rhinelander Stewart. After her parents divorced, her mother married James Henry Smith.
Anita inherited a large fortune from Mr. Smith after his death.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Infanta Eulalia:"grateful to America"
March 8, 1896
The Madrid correspondent for the World newspaper was "graciously received today" by Infanta Eulalia of Spain. The journalist extended the World's "capable request that she should give to the American people her views upon the present international crisis."
Infanta Eulalia has been advised by the Prime Minister, who received the Queen Regent's "willing assent," which is "indispensable for any communication with a Princess of the blood royal."
The Prime Minister informed the correspondent that he could meet with the Infanta, who, according to her own words, is "delighted to have an opportunity to show that I cherished pleasant recollections of my visit to the United States."
The interview took place at the palace in Madrid in a "beautiful gallery filled with rare plans and antique furniture." The interview with conducted in English.
"You need not apologize for troubling me, as I am glad to find this opportunity to show how much I appreciate America," Infanta Eulalia said. She spoke in glowing terms of the American people and of the World's Fair.
Before the correspondent left, Infanta Eulalia pointed out several photos on a wall. "This one is of Mrs. Cleveland, who is so lovely and so kind."
The Infanta was asked if she liked American women. "Oh, yes, they are so bright, so intellectual, and were so hospitable and kind to me."
The Madrid correspondent for the World newspaper was "graciously received today" by Infanta Eulalia of Spain. The journalist extended the World's "capable request that she should give to the American people her views upon the present international crisis."
Infanta Eulalia has been advised by the Prime Minister, who received the Queen Regent's "willing assent," which is "indispensable for any communication with a Princess of the blood royal."
The Prime Minister informed the correspondent that he could meet with the Infanta, who, according to her own words, is "delighted to have an opportunity to show that I cherished pleasant recollections of my visit to the United States."
The interview took place at the palace in Madrid in a "beautiful gallery filled with rare plans and antique furniture." The interview with conducted in English.
"You need not apologize for troubling me, as I am glad to find this opportunity to show how much I appreciate America," Infanta Eulalia said. She spoke in glowing terms of the American people and of the World's Fair.
Before the correspondent left, Infanta Eulalia pointed out several photos on a wall. "This one is of Mrs. Cleveland, who is so lovely and so kind."
The Infanta was asked if she liked American women. "Oh, yes, they are so bright, so intellectual, and were so hospitable and kind to me."
Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide refused to wed Prussian Prince
Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide of Luxembourg is refusing to accept a Prussian prince as a husband. This refusal is apparently causing the "greatest irritation in Berlin royal circles," according to Luxembourg residents who have recently arrived in Switzerland.
The New York Times reports that Berlin sends a German Prince to Luxembourg every three months, and the Grand Duchess "is obliged to receive him."
Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide, 24, is said to be the "most beautiful of six beautiful sisters." She succeeded her father, Grand Duke Wilhelm, in 1912.
All six sisters were educated by French governesses. When Kaiser Wilhelm II passed through Luxembourg two weeks after the German invasion of the country, he stopped at the palace to "pay his respects."
The Grand Duchess "declined to receive" the German Emperor.
Prince Eugen to marry American beauty
March 8, 1902
Helen Gorman Wild, an American girl, has become engaged to Prince Eugen of Sweden, according to the Chicago Daily Tribune. Prince Eugen is the fourth son of King Oscar V.
Prince Eugen, 37, will lose his right of succession when he marries Miss Wild, a commoner. He must also obtain his father's permission to marry. King Oscar is said to be an "absolute autocrat over the domestic affairs of his family." Once permission is obtained, Prince Eugen and Miss Wild will be married.
The Prince already has the support of his mother, who has already intervened on her son's behalf. King Oscar swore that Eugen "should never marry an American girl." But Queen Sofia pointed out to her husband, that their eldest son, the Crown Prince, married for "irreproachable diplomatic reasons, is wretchedly unhappy." Prince Oscar married morganatically because "he was in love," and Queen Sofia reminded her husband, that Prince Oscar is "supremely happy."
Prince Oscar married his mother's maid of honor, Ebba Munck, and he is now known as Prince Bernadotte. The couple's children are not royal.
King Oscar mulled all of this over, and, finally, "he wavered." And now, Prince Eugen and Miss Wild, both of whom live in Paris, are preparing for their wedding "in the highest of spirits."
Miss Wild is said to be "one of the most beautiful of all the girls in the American colony of Paris." She is young, and she is "an heiress in her own right. Many young American men have "fallen at her feet" during her family's annual summer visits. Two years ago, she moved to Paris.
Helen Gorman Wild, an American girl, has become engaged to Prince Eugen of Sweden, according to the Chicago Daily Tribune. Prince Eugen is the fourth son of King Oscar V.
Prince Eugen, 37, will lose his right of succession when he marries Miss Wild, a commoner. He must also obtain his father's permission to marry. King Oscar is said to be an "absolute autocrat over the domestic affairs of his family." Once permission is obtained, Prince Eugen and Miss Wild will be married.
The Prince already has the support of his mother, who has already intervened on her son's behalf. King Oscar swore that Eugen "should never marry an American girl." But Queen Sofia pointed out to her husband, that their eldest son, the Crown Prince, married for "irreproachable diplomatic reasons, is wretchedly unhappy." Prince Oscar married morganatically because "he was in love," and Queen Sofia reminded her husband, that Prince Oscar is "supremely happy."
Prince Oscar married his mother's maid of honor, Ebba Munck, and he is now known as Prince Bernadotte. The couple's children are not royal.
King Oscar mulled all of this over, and, finally, "he wavered." And now, Prince Eugen and Miss Wild, both of whom live in Paris, are preparing for their wedding "in the highest of spirits."
Miss Wild is said to be "one of the most beautiful of all the girls in the American colony of Paris." She is young, and she is "an heiress in her own right. Many young American men have "fallen at her feet" during her family's annual summer visits. Two years ago, she moved to Paris.
She is from Baltimore, Maryland, and is related to the Carroll family.
Prince Eugen met Miss Wild earlier this winter in a "studio supper in one of the little ateliers of the Latin Quarter in Paris." Prince Eugen is an artist who prefers the "artistic environment of the Gallic center."
It was love at first sight for both the prince and Miss Wild. He proposed within the first week of their meeting, and she accepted him a week later.
Prince Eugen is "handsome and attractive," and a "man's man," and is said to be "even more popular with the men of the foreign colony than the women."
Miss Wild is very much a cosmopolitan young woman. She is "perfectly at home" in Berlin, in Vienna, in London, in St. Petersburg. She is related to the Carroll family of Baltimore, who have made "such brilliant foreign marriages." One cousin married Count von Grafenhausen in Vienna, and Miss Wild often stays with her. Another cousin is a German army officer, and they live in Berlin.
Although Prince Eugen will lose his royal title when he marries, he won't become a pauper prince. Queen Sofia, who "dotes on love matches," has plans to divide her "vast fortune of $25,000,000," which she inherited from her father, the Duke of Nassau, "who gained it through the gaming casinos at Wiesbaden, which he owned," between two of her sons, Oscar, and Prince Eugen.
The unhappily married Crown Prince Gustav is not pleased with his mother's decision, and he plans "to have his mother declared with an unsound mind and thus break the will."
Prince Eugen is said to be not at all troubled by his older brother's threats. Even without his mother's inheritance, he still has a large fortune, and he plans to settle in Paris permanently.
Miss Wills also has a private fortune. She is Roman Catholic, and she is said to want a simple wedding ceremony in a "little church in the Latin Quarter," where she and Prince Eugen often attend.
It was love at first sight for both the prince and Miss Wild. He proposed within the first week of their meeting, and she accepted him a week later.
Prince Eugen is "handsome and attractive," and a "man's man," and is said to be "even more popular with the men of the foreign colony than the women."
Miss Wild is very much a cosmopolitan young woman. She is "perfectly at home" in Berlin, in Vienna, in London, in St. Petersburg. She is related to the Carroll family of Baltimore, who have made "such brilliant foreign marriages." One cousin married Count von Grafenhausen in Vienna, and Miss Wild often stays with her. Another cousin is a German army officer, and they live in Berlin.
Although Prince Eugen will lose his royal title when he marries, he won't become a pauper prince. Queen Sofia, who "dotes on love matches," has plans to divide her "vast fortune of $25,000,000," which she inherited from her father, the Duke of Nassau, "who gained it through the gaming casinos at Wiesbaden, which he owned," between two of her sons, Oscar, and Prince Eugen.
The unhappily married Crown Prince Gustav is not pleased with his mother's decision, and he plans "to have his mother declared with an unsound mind and thus break the will."
Prince Eugen is said to be not at all troubled by his older brother's threats. Even without his mother's inheritance, he still has a large fortune, and he plans to settle in Paris permanently.
Miss Wills also has a private fortune. She is Roman Catholic, and she is said to want a simple wedding ceremony in a "little church in the Latin Quarter," where she and Prince Eugen often attend.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Adolf Friedrich's wife ... or mistress
The woman was Italian soprano Mafalda Salvatini (1888-1971). She spent most of her career in Berlin with the Berlin State Opera and the Deutsche Oper Berlin. She was a guest artist with the Vienna State Opera and also sang in Riga, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Salvatini, however, never performed in her native country.
After retiring from the stage, Mafalda Salvatini moved to Switzerland. She died in Lugano in 1971 at the age of 82.
For years, numerous sources have reported that Mafalda was Adolf Friedrich's mistress from 1908 until his death. It was alleged that she bore him two sons, Horst Gerard and Rolf Gerard, a set and costume designer.
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Rolf Gerard was born in 1909 in Berlin but later became a naturalized British citizen. He celebrated his 100th birthday in 2009 and died at Ascona on November 19, 2011. His father was named Walter Gerard. In 1951, he married a Russian woman named Kira.
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