Juky 11, 1898
The New York Times is reporting that Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria has returned to her home in Vienna after spending time in Madrid. The young archduchess is the granddaughter of Emperor Franz Josef.
On the same day, the Berlin correspondent of the London Standard wrote: "The Queen Regent is willing to open peace negotiations with the United Stats without any mediation of the powers, provided the conditions are not too severe.
"Her maximum concession at present is a declaration of the independence of Cuba."
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
I am not engaged says Prince Arthur
July 11, 1912
Prince Arthur of Connaught, only son of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, has personally authorized "a denial of the report" that he is engaged to Nicholas II's cousin, according to to a special cable to the New York Times.
He also confirms that that he "is not engaged to anybody else." The "continued rumors of his engagement" to one Princess or another, have caused Prince Arthur "the greatest annoyance."
The reports are so annoying that he has often told friends "that he is not a marrying man." Prince Arthur is takes his military career very seriously. Because of his devotion to the military, he was not named as an aide de camp to his father, the Duke of Connaught, when the latter left for Canada. This was apparently at King George V's request.
Prince Arthur of Connaught, only son of the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, has personally authorized "a denial of the report" that he is engaged to Nicholas II's cousin, according to to a special cable to the New York Times.
He also confirms that that he "is not engaged to anybody else." The "continued rumors of his engagement" to one Princess or another, have caused Prince Arthur "the greatest annoyance."
The reports are so annoying that he has often told friends "that he is not a marrying man." Prince Arthur is takes his military career very seriously. Because of his devotion to the military, he was not named as an aide de camp to his father, the Duke of Connaught, when the latter left for Canada. This was apparently at King George V's request.
So who will carry the Olympic torch into the stadium .. and light the cauldron?
The final torch bearers are always the the focus of speculation leading to the run into the Olympic stadium (which I saw when I was in London in early June). Who will be the final runners? Who will carry the Olympic Flag? Who will light the cauldron?
There are rumors that the duke and duchess of Cambridge will be among the torch runners in the final days leading to the Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium on July 27. The stadium and several other venues are located in Stratford, East London, within walking distance of several Tube stations, two train stations, and the Westfield Shopping Centre, where one can look into the stadium from a vantage point in the John Lewis department store.
William and Catherine may be one of the runners in London, but I do not think they will be among the final runners or the one who lights the cauldron.
The final runners are more likely to be British sport stars, past and present. Even though Sir Roger Bannister, who was the first runner to break the 4 minute mile, held the Olympic torch yesterday at Iffley Stadium, in Oxford, where he broke his record in May 1954.
Unlike other torch bearers, he did not wear the official Moment to Shine track suit. Could he be wearing it at the Opening Ceremonies? Lord Coe, who headed the committee to bring the Games to London, and is now, head of the Organizing committee, has already taken part in the torch relay. So has Sir Steve Redgrave. Daley Thompson, who won the Gold Medal in the Decathlon in 1980 and 1984, makes my list as one of the final runners. He is not on the list of torch bearers nor is Steve Ovett, the great runner. Nor is Linford Christie. I am sure there are other British athletes who have not yet appeared in the torch relay ... and are on the final list (which won't be made public until the second before they run into the stadium.)
I also think the Princess Royal may also have a part in the Opening Ceremony due to her own role in bringing the Games to London. The Queen, as head of state, will open the Games. Other members of her family will be seen at many venues, but director Danny Boyle and the organizing committee are unlikely to include them into the final torch run.
Put on your thinking caps, and start considering British athletes, past and present, who have stood on the podium, at an Olympics, or other major sporting events. David Beckham. There are many great British athletes to consider, male and female!
Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean skated with the torch. Sir Steve Redgrave rowed with one arm, and carried the torch in the other. Torvill & Dean also did not wear the Moment to Shine track suits when they skated with the torch? Perhaps the greatest ice dancers of all time will also have a role in the Opening Ceremony!
All will be revealed on July 27! The London Organizing Committee have done a superb job in making use of already built facilities for some events. Beach volleyball at Horse Guards (I hope the Guards who are assigned there get free tickets!). Cycling at Hampton Court. Tennis at (where else) Wimbledon. Soccer at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Mall will be used for Cycling and the Marathon. The arena built for Basketball will be offered to Rio for the next games.
There are rumors that the duke and duchess of Cambridge will be among the torch runners in the final days leading to the Opening Ceremony at Olympic Stadium on July 27. The stadium and several other venues are located in Stratford, East London, within walking distance of several Tube stations, two train stations, and the Westfield Shopping Centre, where one can look into the stadium from a vantage point in the John Lewis department store.
William and Catherine may be one of the runners in London, but I do not think they will be among the final runners or the one who lights the cauldron.
The final runners are more likely to be British sport stars, past and present. Even though Sir Roger Bannister, who was the first runner to break the 4 minute mile, held the Olympic torch yesterday at Iffley Stadium, in Oxford, where he broke his record in May 1954.
Unlike other torch bearers, he did not wear the official Moment to Shine track suit. Could he be wearing it at the Opening Ceremonies? Lord Coe, who headed the committee to bring the Games to London, and is now, head of the Organizing committee, has already taken part in the torch relay. So has Sir Steve Redgrave. Daley Thompson, who won the Gold Medal in the Decathlon in 1980 and 1984, makes my list as one of the final runners. He is not on the list of torch bearers nor is Steve Ovett, the great runner. Nor is Linford Christie. I am sure there are other British athletes who have not yet appeared in the torch relay ... and are on the final list (which won't be made public until the second before they run into the stadium.)
I also think the Princess Royal may also have a part in the Opening Ceremony due to her own role in bringing the Games to London. The Queen, as head of state, will open the Games. Other members of her family will be seen at many venues, but director Danny Boyle and the organizing committee are unlikely to include them into the final torch run.
Put on your thinking caps, and start considering British athletes, past and present, who have stood on the podium, at an Olympics, or other major sporting events. David Beckham. There are many great British athletes to consider, male and female!
Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean skated with the torch. Sir Steve Redgrave rowed with one arm, and carried the torch in the other. Torvill & Dean also did not wear the Moment to Shine track suits when they skated with the torch? Perhaps the greatest ice dancers of all time will also have a role in the Opening Ceremony!
All will be revealed on July 27! The London Organizing Committee have done a superb job in making use of already built facilities for some events. Beach volleyball at Horse Guards (I hope the Guards who are assigned there get free tickets!). Cycling at Hampton Court. Tennis at (where else) Wimbledon. Soccer at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Mall will be used for Cycling and the Marathon. The arena built for Basketball will be offered to Rio for the next games.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Claire Wallentin
A lovely portrait of the children of Lord and Lady St Andrews
So what did David think of Jolanda?
The European press tried to arrange a marriage between the Prince of Wales and Princess Jolanda of Savoy on several occasions, never acknowledging that a marriage would be impossible due to religion. Princess Jolanda was a devout Roman Catholic, and unlikely to join the Anglican church.
In a letter written to his then mistress, Mrs. Freda Dudley Ward, the Prince of Wales wrote (on February 19, 1919 from the Hotel Meurice in Paris): "My own beloved sweetheart, ....I had to hurry back to call on the Queen of Italy & manage to see her about 7:00 & her 2 eldest daughters who are with her, though I was dismissed after 10 minutes....I'm in a fever & mad, darling, as these ---- French papers are full of my engagement to the Queen's eldest girl as being good as official today!!!....I've asked the Embassy to get at the French press & insist upon an immediate contradiction ... it naturally infuriates me, particularly as the girl has a face like a bottom!!!"
In a letter written to his then mistress, Mrs. Freda Dudley Ward, the Prince of Wales wrote (on February 19, 1919 from the Hotel Meurice in Paris): "My own beloved sweetheart, ....I had to hurry back to call on the Queen of Italy & manage to see her about 7:00 & her 2 eldest daughters who are with her, though I was dismissed after 10 minutes....I'm in a fever & mad, darling, as these ---- French papers are full of my engagement to the Queen's eldest girl as being good as official today!!!....I've asked the Embassy to get at the French press & insist upon an immediate contradiction ... it naturally infuriates me, particularly as the girl has a face like a bottom!!!"
Jolanda to wed Prince of Wales
July 10, 1916
There are "unconfirmed reports" that the Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, "seeks the hand" of Princess Jolanda, eldest daughter of King Vittorio Emanuele, according to an Associated Press dispatch.
These reports are "a surprise to Italians," as many have supposed that the Prince of Wales "would marry" one of Nicholas II's daughters.
It is now being stated that the reason for the Duke of Connaught's visit to King Vittorio Emanuele in May was to make "a formal request" to the King and Queen for "the hand of Princess Jolanda."
Princess Jolanda is only 15 years old. The Prince of Wales is 22. The princess, described as an "extremely sensible and practical," is said to be fluent in English as she and her sisters have always had an English governess. She is also said to have "the best marriageable prospects in European royal families."
As the eldest in her family, Princess Jolanda is said to be very protective of her younger siblings, especially her brother, Crown Prince Umberto. This role sometimes even extends to her mother, Queen Elena. Recently, the Queen was speaking to the American wife of an Italian journalists, and she said: "I rarely attempt to speak English because Jolanda insists on correcting my mistakes."
Princess Jolanda "strongly resembles" her Montenegrin-born mother," as she has "dark hair and eyes, an olive complexion and a slow smile." She loves the outdoors, plays tennis, rides and swims. She is also an excellent shot with a pistol and a rifle.
Should this marriage place one day it will be because Prince Jolanda willed it. Women cannot succeed to the Italian throne, so the marriage of an Italian princess does not have the "far-reaching political importance" of the Prince of Wales's marriage.
The Italian royal family is said to be far richer than the British royal house, second only to the Russians "in wealth, and much of this wealth is in cold cash, not in undeveloped lands."
There are "unconfirmed reports" that the Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, "seeks the hand" of Princess Jolanda, eldest daughter of King Vittorio Emanuele, according to an Associated Press dispatch.These reports are "a surprise to Italians," as many have supposed that the Prince of Wales "would marry" one of Nicholas II's daughters.
It is now being stated that the reason for the Duke of Connaught's visit to King Vittorio Emanuele in May was to make "a formal request" to the King and Queen for "the hand of Princess Jolanda."
Princess Jolanda is only 15 years old. The Prince of Wales is 22. The princess, described as an "extremely sensible and practical," is said to be fluent in English as she and her sisters have always had an English governess. She is also said to have "the best marriageable prospects in European royal families."
As the eldest in her family, Princess Jolanda is said to be very protective of her younger siblings, especially her brother, Crown Prince Umberto. This role sometimes even extends to her mother, Queen Elena. Recently, the Queen was speaking to the American wife of an Italian journalists, and she said: "I rarely attempt to speak English because Jolanda insists on correcting my mistakes."
Princess Jolanda "strongly resembles" her Montenegrin-born mother," as she has "dark hair and eyes, an olive complexion and a slow smile." She loves the outdoors, plays tennis, rides and swims. She is also an excellent shot with a pistol and a rifle.
Should this marriage place one day it will be because Prince Jolanda willed it. Women cannot succeed to the Italian throne, so the marriage of an Italian princess does not have the "far-reaching political importance" of the Prince of Wales's marriage.
The Italian royal family is said to be far richer than the British royal house, second only to the Russians "in wealth, and much of this wealth is in cold cash, not in undeveloped lands."
The death of the Duchess of Brunswick
July 10, 1908
A telegram from Willgrad to Schwerin -- and reported by the New York Times -- "announces the death this morning, of Duchess Elisabeth of Brunswick, the wife of Duke Johann Albrecht, regenty for the Duchy of Brunswick.
Elisabeth was the daughter of Karl Alexander, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, and Princess Sophie of the Netherlands. She married Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1886. He was the younger brother of Duke Friedrich Franz III of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Following his brother's death in 1897, Johann Albrecht was appointed as regent for his nephew, Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV, a minor. He held that position until the young Grand Duke reached his majority in 1901.
Last year, Johann Albrecht was elected as regent for the Duchy of Brunswick, replacing Prince Albrecht of Prussia, who had recently died.
Duchess Elisabeth is survived by her husband. Their marriage was childless.
A telegram from Willgrad to Schwerin -- and reported by the New York Times -- "announces the death this morning, of Duchess Elisabeth of Brunswick, the wife of Duke Johann Albrecht, regenty for the Duchy of Brunswick.
Elisabeth was the daughter of Karl Alexander, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, and Princess Sophie of the Netherlands. She married Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1886. He was the younger brother of Duke Friedrich Franz III of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Following his brother's death in 1897, Johann Albrecht was appointed as regent for his nephew, Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV, a minor. He held that position until the young Grand Duke reached his majority in 1901.
Last year, Johann Albrecht was elected as regent for the Duchy of Brunswick, replacing Prince Albrecht of Prussia, who had recently died.
Duchess Elisabeth is survived by her husband. Their marriage was childless.
export ban for Mecklenburg treasures
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| Duchess Donata, Alexander Solodkoff and their first daughter, Thyra. Photo by Marlene A. Eilers Koenig, London 1992. |
In November 1918, Duke Friedrich Franz IV of Mecklenburg-Schwerin abdicated his throne and spent the rest of his life with his wife, Princess Alexandra of Hanover, Princess of Cumberland, and their five children, Hereditary Grand Duke Friedrich Franz, Duke Christian Ludwig, Duchess Olga, Duchess Thyra and Duchess Anastasia.
After Friedrich Franz abdicated, he and his family moved to Denmark at the invitation of his sister, Queen Alexandrine, and lived at Sorgenfri Palace for about a year. They returned to Mecklenburg and moved back into Schloss Ludwigslust.
After the end of the second world war, the British took control of Ludwigslust, and then it passed into Soviet hands. Duke Friedrich Franz died in November 1945. His elder son, the Hereditary Grand Duke, succeeded him as head of the house.
The family moved to Schloss Glücksburg, the home of Duchess Anastasia and her husband, Duke Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein. Duke Christian Ludwig slipped back into the Eastern zone to bring back the family's possessions from Ludwigslust. Unfortunately for Christian Ludwig, he was arrested and taken prisoner by the Soviets, and sentenced to 25 years in Lubyanka prison in Moscow.
Duke Christian Ludwig was freed in 1953 after then German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer helped to arrange for the return of German POWs in the Soviet Union. Duke Christian Ludwig returned home in time for Christmas. In July 1954, he married Princess Barbara of Prussia. They had two daughters, Duchess Donata (1965) and Duchess Edwina (1960).
Much to the disappointment of his family, especially his father, the former Grand Duke, Hereditary Grand Duke Friedrich Franz joined the SS in 1931. He served in Denmark during the second world war, which caused a major rift between his aunt Alexandrine and his first cousin, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
Friedrich Franz IV was so disappointed with his eldest son that he called a family council in May 1943. Duke Christian Ludwig was named as the heir bypassing Friedrich Franz. Two years earlier, Friedrich Franz had Karin von Schaper, a marriage that was considered non-dynastic.
Duke Christian Ludwig died in 1997. His older brother died in 2001. Duchess Donata and Duchess Edwina are the last members of the Mecklenburg-Schwein line. Due to Salic law, the sisters and their children have no rights to succession.
But they do have rights to the family property and possessions in Mecklenburg. After Germany unified in 1990, courts restored the Mecklenburg property to Duke Christian Ludwig. According to the ruling, German, Mecklenburg must purchase the artworks from the family or return them. One of the most famous paintings in the collection is a portrait of Queen Charlotte, consort of George III from Thomas Gainsborough's workshop. Charlotte was born a duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
The dispute involves 260 pieces from the collection, which include paintings and furniture. An independent estimate of the worth of the collection is 7.9 million euros. Duchess Donata has submitted an estimate of 9.7 million Euros.
In April, the family was upset at the news the Minister of Education wanted the collection to be classified as a "nationally valuable cultural asset." This action would prevent the family from selling their collection abroad. Another government official wants to "preserve the collection" for Mecklenburg and Western Pomerania. He has informed the Duchess of his view in a personal letter.
Today a list of the collection was published in Mecklenburg's official journal, as a first step to prohibit the export of 268 items. The government continues to negotiate with Duchess Donata on her family's possessions. With the exception of four paintings on display in the National Museum at Schwerin, the rest of the items are in storage.
The palaces, including Ludwigslust and Schwerin, belong to the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and are open to the public.
http://www.ndr.de/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/kunstsammlung133.html
It was only after the end of the second world war before the war changed the family dynamics
After Friedrich Franz abdicated, he and his family moved to Denmark at the invitation of his sister, Queen Alexandrine, and lived at Sorgenfri Palace for about a year. They returned to Mecklenburg and moved back into Schloss Ludwigslust.
After the end of the second world war, the British took control of Ludwigslust, and then it passed into Soviet hands. Duke Friedrich Franz died in November 1945. His elder son, the Hereditary Grand Duke, succeeded him as head of the house.
The family moved to Schloss Glücksburg, the home of Duchess Anastasia and her husband, Duke Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein. Duke Christian Ludwig slipped back into the Eastern zone to bring back the family's possessions from Ludwigslust. Unfortunately for Christian Ludwig, he was arrested and taken prisoner by the Soviets, and sentenced to 25 years in Lubyanka prison in Moscow.
Duke Christian Ludwig was freed in 1953 after then German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer helped to arrange for the return of German POWs in the Soviet Union. Duke Christian Ludwig returned home in time for Christmas. In July 1954, he married Princess Barbara of Prussia. They had two daughters, Duchess Donata (1965) and Duchess Edwina (1960).
Much to the disappointment of his family, especially his father, the former Grand Duke, Hereditary Grand Duke Friedrich Franz joined the SS in 1931. He served in Denmark during the second world war, which caused a major rift between his aunt Alexandrine and his first cousin, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
Friedrich Franz IV was so disappointed with his eldest son that he called a family council in May 1943. Duke Christian Ludwig was named as the heir bypassing Friedrich Franz. Two years earlier, Friedrich Franz had Karin von Schaper, a marriage that was considered non-dynastic.
Duke Christian Ludwig died in 1997. His older brother died in 2001. Duchess Donata and Duchess Edwina are the last members of the Mecklenburg-Schwein line. Due to Salic law, the sisters and their children have no rights to succession.
But they do have rights to the family property and possessions in Mecklenburg. After Germany unified in 1990, courts restored the Mecklenburg property to Duke Christian Ludwig. According to the ruling, German, Mecklenburg must purchase the artworks from the family or return them. One of the most famous paintings in the collection is a portrait of Queen Charlotte, consort of George III from Thomas Gainsborough's workshop. Charlotte was born a duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
The dispute involves 260 pieces from the collection, which include paintings and furniture. An independent estimate of the worth of the collection is 7.9 million euros. Duchess Donata has submitted an estimate of 9.7 million Euros.
In April, the family was upset at the news the Minister of Education wanted the collection to be classified as a "nationally valuable cultural asset." This action would prevent the family from selling their collection abroad. Another government official wants to "preserve the collection" for Mecklenburg and Western Pomerania. He has informed the Duchess of his view in a personal letter.
Today a list of the collection was published in Mecklenburg's official journal, as a first step to prohibit the export of 268 items. The government continues to negotiate with Duchess Donata on her family's possessions. With the exception of four paintings on display in the National Museum at Schwerin, the rest of the items are in storage.
The palaces, including Ludwigslust and Schwerin, belong to the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and are open to the public.
http://www.ndr.de/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/kunstsammlung133.html
It was only after the end of the second world war before the war changed the family dynamics
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Princely marriage: Cecily of Salm-Salm weds Ludwig Benecke
Princess Cecily of Salm-Salm, youngest daughter of Prince Michael and Princess Philippa of Salm-Salm, married Ludwig Benecke on Saturday. The couple were married at St. Laurentius Kirche in Wallhausen. More than 500 guests attended the ecumenical ceremony. The ceremony was Lutheran, but representatives from the Messianic Jewish community also took part as the groom is a Messianic Jew. [Messianiac Jews recognize Jesus Christ as the Messiah.]
Princess Cecily and her new husband have known each other since they were teenagers. They have traveled together several times to Israel, and both were for a NGO in Kenya. The bride wore a "simple champagne dress with a shimmering gold richly embroidered train.:" Her veil was a family heirloom and had been worn by "many brides before her."
The guests included the bride's maternal grandparents, the Prince and Princess of Castell-Castell and members of the Waldeck und Pyrmont and Schönborn families.
When the newlyweds emerged from the church, they were greeted with a gun salute, which frightened one of the young attendants. A musical group escorted the wedding back to Schloss Wallhausen, where the reception was held.
http://www.rhein-zeitung.de/regionales_artikel,-Hochzeit-im-Hause-zu-Salm-Salm-Prinzessin-Cecily-gibt-Ludwig-Benecke-das-Ja-Wort-_arid,450411.html
Princess Cecily Henriette Philippa Maria of Salm-Salm was born on December 4, 1989. She is the sixth and youngest child of Prince and Princess Michael. Princess Michael was born Countess Philippa of Castell-Castell.
Princess Cecily and her new husband have known each other since they were teenagers. They have traveled together several times to Israel, and both were for a NGO in Kenya. The bride wore a "simple champagne dress with a shimmering gold richly embroidered train.:" Her veil was a family heirloom and had been worn by "many brides before her."
The guests included the bride's maternal grandparents, the Prince and Princess of Castell-Castell and members of the Waldeck und Pyrmont and Schönborn families.
When the newlyweds emerged from the church, they were greeted with a gun salute, which frightened one of the young attendants. A musical group escorted the wedding back to Schloss Wallhausen, where the reception was held.
http://www.rhein-zeitung.de/regionales_artikel,-Hochzeit-im-Hause-zu-Salm-Salm-Prinzessin-Cecily-gibt-Ludwig-Benecke-das-Ja-Wort-_arid,450411.html
Princess Cecily Henriette Philippa Maria of Salm-Salm was born on December 4, 1989. She is the sixth and youngest child of Prince and Princess Michael. Princess Michael was born Countess Philippa of Castell-Castell.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
A nice profile of Princess Anne
Perhaps the unsung hero of the 2012 London Olympics
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/princess-anne-not-the-flashiest-but-when-it-comes-to-the-olympics-the-princess-has-her-fans/2012/07/06/gJQAvyy3RW_story.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/princess-anne-not-the-flashiest-but-when-it-comes-to-the-olympics-the-princess-has-her-fans/2012/07/06/gJQAvyy3RW_story.html
Friday, July 6, 2012
The royal gossip for today
July 6, 1892
According to the Chicago Daily Tribune's Foreign Gossip column, the Duke of Edinburgh is said to have a "fad for collecting miniature silver ships," and has amassed a small fleet of fifty.
Meanwhile, his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh is described as an "accomplished and lovely woman," and is another example of the "familiar truth that exalted status does not secure personal happiness."
[Marlene's note: perhaps the Duke should spend less time with his little ships.]
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who is currently visiting her mother, the Grand Duchess of Baden, has apparently benefited from her "winter sojourn" to Egypt." The Crown Princess, like her brother, the Hereditary Grand Duke of Baden, "suffers from weak lungs."
On a sadder note, Grand Duke George of Russia, second son of Alexander III, is ill, and undergoing medical treatment in the Caucasus. where he "will remain for two years."
According to the Chicago Daily Tribune's Foreign Gossip column, the Duke of Edinburgh is said to have a "fad for collecting miniature silver ships," and has amassed a small fleet of fifty.
Meanwhile, his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh is described as an "accomplished and lovely woman," and is another example of the "familiar truth that exalted status does not secure personal happiness."
[Marlene's note: perhaps the Duke should spend less time with his little ships.]
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, who is currently visiting her mother, the Grand Duchess of Baden, has apparently benefited from her "winter sojourn" to Egypt." The Crown Princess, like her brother, the Hereditary Grand Duke of Baden, "suffers from weak lungs."
On a sadder note, Grand Duke George of Russia, second son of Alexander III, is ill, and undergoing medical treatment in the Caucasus. where he "will remain for two years."
Royal engagement: Bourbon-Two-Sicilies
July 6, 1932
It was announced today in Cannes that Prince Gabriel of Bourbon-Two Sicilies is engaged to marry Princess Cecilia Lubomirska, according to the New York Times.
Prince Gabriel and Princess Cecilia, a member of one of Poland's princely families, began their romance in France about a year ago. The date of the wedding has not been announced.
This will be the second marriage for Prince Gabriel, the 12th child and youngest son of Prince Alfonso, Count of Caserta, and Princess Maria Antonietta of Bourbon-Two-Sicilies. His first wife, whom he married in 1927, was Princess Malgorzata Czartoryska. She died in March 1929, less than two months after giving birth to a son, Prince Antoine.
It was announced today in Cannes that Prince Gabriel of Bourbon-Two Sicilies is engaged to marry Princess Cecilia Lubomirska, according to the New York Times.
Prince Gabriel and Princess Cecilia, a member of one of Poland's princely families, began their romance in France about a year ago. The date of the wedding has not been announced.
This will be the second marriage for Prince Gabriel, the 12th child and youngest son of Prince Alfonso, Count of Caserta, and Princess Maria Antonietta of Bourbon-Two-Sicilies. His first wife, whom he married in 1927, was Princess Malgorzata Czartoryska. She died in March 1929, less than two months after giving birth to a son, Prince Antoine.
George V & Mary: A Silver Anniversary
July 6, 1918
Twenty five years ago today, Prince George, Duke of York, then second in line to the throne, married Princess Mary of Teck. If it were not for the war, there would be a "popular rejoicing" by Britons, but in view of the "consequence of the war," the only public ceremony, according to the New York Times, is the special Thanksgiving Service at St. Paul's Cathedral.
This was followed by a visit to Guildhall, where the King and Queen accepted a gift, and the king gave an address:
"We may all cherish well-founded hopes that in the furnace of war new links of understanding and sympathy are forged between man and man, class and class, and we are coming to recognize as never before that we are all members of one community, and the welfare of each is dependent upon and inseparable from the welfare of all."
The King and Queen traveled in an open landau from Buckingham Palace. When the carriage reached the boundary of the City of London, the Lord Mayor in a "time-honored ceremony of surrendering the city's sword to the sovereign was observed." King George V returned the sword to the Lord Mayor, and the procession continued to the Cathedral.
Following the Service of Thanksgiving, King George and Queen Mary traveled to Guildhall, where the only gift they received was a large financial donation to charities designated by the King and Queen.
Dowager Queen Alexandra and nearly all the members of the Royal Family were present for the service. The Prime Minister Lloyd George and other government officials were also in the Cathedrals were many Americans, especially "among the soldiers who witnesses the procession."
In his final words at Guildhall, King George V said: "When that peace comes may it dawn upon an empire strengthened in character by the fiery trial through which it has passed and knit together more closely by the memory of common efforts and common sacrifices."
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