Good Times piece on the discovery of some of Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna's jewels.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article6823408.ece
The heirs will include Grand Duchess Marie Wladimirovna of Russia and her son, George, and the descendants of Grand Duchess Helen, who married Prince Nicholas of Greece. Helen and Nicholas had three daughters, Olga, who married Prince Paul of Yugoslavia; Elisabeth, who married the Count of Toerring-Jettenbach; and Marina, who married the Duke of Kent.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Erika Bernadotte saddened by war outbreak
September 4, 1939
The Los Angeles Times has an interview with "Princess" Erika Bernadotte, the German-born wife of the former Prince Sigvard of Sweden. {The paper writes incorrectly that Sigvard was the Crown Prince who "renounced all claims to the Scandinavian throne four years ago. )
Erika arrived in Los Angeles today, "not looking very happy." For one thing, her husband, Sigvard, will not reach America until September 28 from his summer home in Denmark.
The outbreak of war in Europe has "rudely wrenched the Princess' loyalties: she is German-born."
As Erika stepped off the Santa Fe Chief, she "sadly answered questions about the European conflict." She begged: "Please, please remember, I cannot speak of politics. I'm trying not to think about the war. It is better for me that way."
She "stoutly maintained that she had no apprehensions" about her husband's safety or his forthcoming trip across submarine-infested waters. She herself arrived in New York from Denmark two weeks ago.
The Princess said that her husband will "conduct several exhibitions of Danish art on the Pacific Coast." Sigvard, who served as an apprentice in the German film industry, was a director in Hollywood. The couple have a home in Santa Monica.
Erika, described as the "blond daughter of an old German family," said "I am happy -- so very happy -- to be back in California."
[When Prince Sigvard married Erika Patzek, he lost all his royal titles and privileges. He became Mr. Sigvard Bernadotte, and was not styled as Prince Sigvard. He received the title of Count Bernadotte af Wisborg in 1951 from Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg. Sigvard married Erika Patzek in London in 1934.]
Zita seen as matchmaker for Otto
September 4, 1929
Former Empress Zita has moved to Belgium for her children's education, according to the Associated Press, but is also said to be "responsible for the rumor of the proposed marriage" of her son, Archduke Otto, and Princess Marie José, the only daughter of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth.
Although the Pope is said to favor such a marriage, the royal palace in Brussels has considered the report to be "one of the periodical rumors regarding marriage plans for the Princess and is not considered worth denying formally."
It was announced last week that Zita, who has lived in Spain with her family as guests of King Alfonso XIII, would move to Louvain, Belgium, so Archduke Otto could enter the university there with his brother.
Former Empress Zita has moved to Belgium for her children's education, according to the Associated Press, but is also said to be "responsible for the rumor of the proposed marriage" of her son, Archduke Otto, and Princess Marie José, the only daughter of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth.
Although the Pope is said to favor such a marriage, the royal palace in Brussels has considered the report to be "one of the periodical rumors regarding marriage plans for the Princess and is not considered worth denying formally."
It was announced last week that Zita, who has lived in Spain with her family as guests of King Alfonso XIII, would move to Louvain, Belgium, so Archduke Otto could enter the university there with his brother.
Rupprecht going back to Bavaria
September 4, 1919
The Associated Press is reporting today that the former Crown Prince of Bavaria "has written to the President of the Bavarian Diet announcing his intention to visit Bavaria soon." Crown Prince Rupprecht thanked the President for "his assurance of the Government's moral protection in the event that his extradition is demanded by the Entente." He said he would "avail himself of the promised protection if it should become necessary."
The prince declared that "his country ranks ahead of the dynasty," and he will "unconditionally accommodate himself to the conditions in Bavaria." He pledged that he will not interfere in Bavaria's "domestic evolution."
It is also reported that the Crown Prince's engagement with Princess Antonia of Luxembourg has been broken.-
The Associated Press is reporting today that the former Crown Prince of Bavaria "has written to the President of the Bavarian Diet announcing his intention to visit Bavaria soon." Crown Prince Rupprecht thanked the President for "his assurance of the Government's moral protection in the event that his extradition is demanded by the Entente." He said he would "avail himself of the promised protection if it should become necessary."
The prince declared that "his country ranks ahead of the dynasty," and he will "unconditionally accommodate himself to the conditions in Bavaria." He pledged that he will not interfere in Bavaria's "domestic evolution."
It is also reported that the Crown Prince's engagement with Princess Antonia of Luxembourg has been broken.-
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Princess Ludwig of Löwenstein-Wertheim
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The British-born Princess Ludwig of Löwenstein-Wertheim was a passenger on the ill-fated St.Raphael that was piloted by Captain Leslie Hamilton and Colonel F.F Minchin. The plane, set to race across the Atlantic in a westward direction, left the Upavone Aerodrome near Salisbury at 7:30 a.m. on August 31, 1927. The plane was a Fokker monoplane. The plan was to fly to Ottawa, Canada, a distance of 3600 miles.
The Dublin correspondent for The Times telegraphed the paper to say that St. Raphael reached the Irish coast at 10:00 a.m. It passed over Thurles, County Tipperary at 10:40 a.m., and then headed out to sea between Garumma Island and Irish More in the Aran island. When the plane was last seen, St. Raphael "was flying well" as it started across the Atlantic.
Princess Ludwig was the plane's financial backer. She wanted to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. She sat on a wicker chair in the cabin of the plane at the back of the eight petrol tanks that occupied most of the cabin space.
The princess arrived by car shortly before the Roman Catholic bishop of Cardiff, led a simple religious service.
"God Bless you all," he said. "May you have a safe journey. We shall not forget to pray for you." The Archbishop blessed the monoplane and sprinkled it with holy water.”
The plane never reached its destination. It has been assumed that the plane crashed into the sea, and all three occupants were killed.
Lady Anne Savile was born in 1864 as the youngest daughter of the 4th Earl of Mexborough. On May 15, 1897, she married Prince Ludwig of Lòwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg at the Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption on Warwick Street, Regent Street, in London.
Lady Anne was accompanied by her mother and given away by her brother, the Hon. John Savile. Her brides were Lady Mary Savile (her sister), Miss Beatrice Savile (cousin), Lady Ethel Keith-Falconer, Lady Margaret Crichton-Smith, Lady Charlotte Graham Toler, and Miss Muriel Wentworth. The Hon. Herbrand and the Hon. Harold Alexander "acted as train bearers."
Prince Ludwig's supporter was Baron Bolko von Ochritz, Chamberlain to the German Imperial Court.
Among the friends and family who were guests at the wedding included: Princess Ernest of Löwenstein, the Spanish ambassador and Countess Casa Valencia, the Marchioness of Bute, the Count and Countess of Lützow, the Earl and Countess of Rosse and Lady Muriel Parsons, the Earl and Countess of Oxford, the Earl of Norbury, the Countess of Kildare, the Countess of Granard and Lady Eve Forbes, the Countess of Caledon, the Countess of Verulam, the Countess of Dundonald, among others,
The Earl and Countess of Mexborough hosted a luncheon for the wedding party at their home in Dover Street. In the afternoon, the newlyweds received by telegram an apostolic benediction from the Pope.
The Prince and Princess left the reception for Ditton Lodge, Thames Ditton, which had been placed at their disposal by the bride's mother.
Prince Ludwig had come to England in search of an heiress, where he "applied for an introduction to society to a man of an aristocratic family, but who is possessed of neither money nor scruples," according to the Marquise de Fontenoy's column on September 1, 1898. This "blue-blood undertook to introduce the Prince into those particular houses where he was most likely to meet with an heiress."
But following his marriage to "little" Lady Anne, the prince failed to pay the price for his introduction to society or "the commission due upon her dowry.” Legal proceedings were instituted against the prince in London.
Anne's father, the wealthy 4th Earl of Mexborough could have paid the amount demanded, but, according to the Marquise, the earl was “heartily sick of his German son-in-law and [was] not inclined to move a foot to help him."
Lord Mexborough "had never been favorable to the match." He disliked the prince "on general principles, but likewise for his un-English manners." He deeply regretted Anne’s marriage to Prince Ludwig.
At first, Anne “chivalrously took up the cudgels on behalf of her truant husband," insisting to all who would listen that those hunting for her husband "were disreputable blackmailers."
After only a few months of marriage, the prince "vanished completely" and did not turn up until eighteen months later in the Philippines.
The scandal grew uglier as Prince Ludwig fled the "disreputable marriage brokers," for failing to pay the sum of money "they had advanced him" to woo Lady Anne. The prince went to Europe, where he "suddenly vanished.” A year later, he was found "killed by American bullets" in the Philippines, "garbed in the distinctive dress of a Filipino rebel."In the Philippines, he got involved with the "European adventurers" who were involved in the insurrection against the United States. On several occasions, he was nearly arrested by the Americans for being a spy. On March 16, 1899, he was "struck by several bullets fired by soldiers of the Oregon regiment in a house where rebels had been concealed."
Lady Anne was accompanied by her mother and given away by her brother, the Hon. John Savile. Her brides were Lady Mary Savile (her sister), Miss Beatrice Savile (cousin), Lady Ethel Keith-Falconer, Lady Margaret Crichton-Smith, Lady Charlotte Graham Toler, and Miss Muriel Wentworth. The Hon. Herbrand and the Hon. Harold Alexander "acted as train bearers."
Prince Ludwig's supporter was Baron Bolko von Ochritz, Chamberlain to the German Imperial Court.
Among the friends and family who were guests at the wedding included: Princess Ernest of Löwenstein, the Spanish ambassador and Countess Casa Valencia, the Marchioness of Bute, the Count and Countess of Lützow, the Earl and Countess of Rosse and Lady Muriel Parsons, the Earl and Countess of Oxford, the Earl of Norbury, the Countess of Kildare, the Countess of Granard and Lady Eve Forbes, the Countess of Caledon, the Countess of Verulam, the Countess of Dundonald, among others,
The Earl and Countess of Mexborough hosted a luncheon for the wedding party at their home in Dover Street. In the afternoon, the newlyweds received by telegram an apostolic benediction from the Pope.
The Prince and Princess left the reception for Ditton Lodge, Thames Ditton, which had been placed at their disposal by the bride's mother.
Prince Ludwig had come to England in search of an heiress, where he "applied for an introduction to society to a man of an aristocratic family, but who is possessed of neither money nor scruples," according to the Marquise de Fontenoy's column on September 1, 1898. This "blue-blood undertook to introduce the Prince into those particular houses where he was most likely to meet with an heiress."
But following his marriage to "little" Lady Anne, the prince failed to pay the price for his introduction to society or "the commission due upon her dowry.” Legal proceedings were instituted against the prince in London.
Anne's father, the wealthy 4th Earl of Mexborough could have paid the amount demanded, but, according to the Marquise, the earl was “heartily sick of his German son-in-law and [was] not inclined to move a foot to help him."
Lord Mexborough "had never been favorable to the match." He disliked the prince "on general principles, but likewise for his un-English manners." He deeply regretted Anne’s marriage to Prince Ludwig.
At first, Anne “chivalrously took up the cudgels on behalf of her truant husband," insisting to all who would listen that those hunting for her husband "were disreputable blackmailers."
After only a few months of marriage, the prince "vanished completely" and did not turn up until eighteen months later in the Philippines.
The scandal grew uglier as Prince Ludwig fled the "disreputable marriage brokers," for failing to pay the sum of money "they had advanced him" to woo Lady Anne. The prince went to Europe, where he "suddenly vanished.” A year later, he was found "killed by American bullets" in the Philippines, "garbed in the distinctive dress of a Filipino rebel."In the Philippines, he got involved with the "European adventurers" who were involved in the insurrection against the United States. On several occasions, he was nearly arrested by the Americans for being a spy. On March 16, 1899, he was "struck by several bullets fired by soldiers of the Oregon regiment in a house where rebels had been concealed."
A search of his body revealed a passport signed by the rebel leader, Aguinaldo, who granted permission to Mr. Wertheim "permission to enter the lines of the rebels at will."
Princess Ludwig was wealthy in her own right and never received a penny from her husband's family.
In 1913, the princess traveled to New York aboard the Majestic "to submit to a practical test the self-leveling cot of which she invented for the prevention of seasickness." She became "a frequent visitor to America, and a familiar figure in New York,” until the outbreak of the first world war.
The princess, “who inherited no little of the eccentricity for which members of her brilliantly gifted family are somewhat celebrated, was certainly a woman with an independent streak. Even after her “brutal husband” abandoned her and fled to the Philippines, Anne refused to resume her maiden name. The Marquise de Fontenoy noted that the princess continued to use her husband’s title because the German and Austrian courts and her husband’s family refused to accept the marriage as equal, and “took the stand that she, in consequence, had no right to his name or to his rank.”
Although the Löwenstein-Wertheim family acknowledged that Saviles were a historic family, they “took exception” to Anne’s mother who had Jewish blood. [Anne’s mother’s family, the Raphaels, were actually Catholic Armenians.) Anne “failed to realize” that she was a “far more important personage in England and foreign society as the daughter of an English earl of ancient lineage than as the widow of an outlawed and outcast German prince.” When the war broke out in 1914, her family implored her to give up the name and resume her maiden name to “avoid trouble. She refused, but she soon discovered that her German title was a hindrance to her daily life. Hoteliers would not receive her as a guest so she adopted the alias, “Mrs. Ellis.”
But she still aroused suspicion because of the princely coronets on her luggage and linen. Was she a foreign lady of high rank masquerading as a German spy? She was a German national, and when it became necessary for her to register under the Aliens Restriction Order, she gave the following particulars: Surname (Ludwig); Christian name (Anne); nationality (German); occupation (Princess Löwenstein-Wertheim). She signed her name as Anne Löwenstein-Wertheim.
Thus, she was charged with “furnishing false particulars” when she checked into Victoria Hotel in Manchester. The princess registered as “Evelyn Ellis, British nationality of 118, Porchester Terrace, London.” All of the information was false, including the address. As an alien, she was also in violation of traveling more than five miles from her registered place without a permit.
Anne was in Manchester because she was making inquiries about airplanes. After making several telephone calls to local aviation firms, she called in at one local airplane company. She asked the manager if he could make a plane “capable of carrying four passengers and with a 200 horsepower engine.”
The earl responded: “Yes; we have always called her the ‘John Bull’ of the family; she is most patriotic.” He was also questioned about her passion for flying. The earl told the court that Anne had “done a great deal of it in various parts of the world.” This included a flight across the Channel from Sussex to Dieppe and also had flown in Egypt.
She had made “various flights since,” and, she had told him in May 1914 that she had wanted to give the government an airplane. This did not happen because of the outbreak of the war.
Lord Mexborough added that his family “had always greatly disapproved of his sister’s craze for flying.” He said that this disapproval had led her “to resort to subterfuges.” He also believed that she had been in communication with the Air Board on flying matters, and she was “very anxious to do something in the flying world for the benefit of this country in the war.”
The Princess was fined for the false particulars but was acquitted of “any motive in any way inconsistent with her loyalty to her native country.”
For some years, the princess lived in London at 8 Upper Belgrave Street, although she would spend time at Arden Hall in Helmsley, the home of the Earl and Countess of Mexborough.
The Court Circular, published daily in the Times, noted when the Princess would travel to St. Moritz or to the Continent with her sister, Lady Mary Savile.
The princess had not originally planned to join the St. Raphael as a passenger, even though she had flown several times with Captain Hamilton. She was considered one of Britain's first airwomen, having taken up flying in 1914. In 1923, she entered the King’s Cup Air Race in England, and she got Captain Hamilton to pilot her plane. In 1925, the princess and Hamilton left London for a flight to Paris. The first part of the trip was successful, but all trace of the plane was lost as the pair passed over Folkestone. Ships received wireless messages to watch out for the plane, but it was not until the next day when they appeared at Pontoise, France, “where they were forced down by engine trouble.”
The princess was “too much of a veteran” to have been bothered by the plane’s failure. She was one of the first women to fly across the Channel, and she was also an ardent sportswoman, who was fond of skiing. She invented a new ski “to prevent jumpers from suffering fractured ankles in falling.” When Captain Hamilton announced his plans to fly from London to Ottawa, the princess offered financial aid.
As one of the plane’s backers, she made it known that she wanted to be the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplane. Her brother, the Earl of Mexborough, and other family members “entered strenuous objections.” Anne, however, was not to be daunted.
A week before the flight, “there was a considerable mystery about the Princess’s whereabouts,” and one media report said that she “intended to outwit the opposition by making a quick getaway from her relatives by hopping aboard the plane before its departure.”
This plan came to naught because of the premature disclosure, much to the Princess’ distress. Bad weather forced the delay of the flight by nearly a week, and it was said that the “daring Princess began an intensive effort to get her family to agree on her flight.”
The princess' body was never found. A plaque in her memory is on one of the walls at her family's church, St Raphael's Roman Catholic Church in Kingston.
In 1913, the princess traveled to New York aboard the Majestic "to submit to a practical test the self-leveling cot of which she invented for the prevention of seasickness." She became "a frequent visitor to America, and a familiar figure in New York,” until the outbreak of the first world war.
The princess, “who inherited no little of the eccentricity for which members of her brilliantly gifted family are somewhat celebrated, was certainly a woman with an independent streak. Even after her “brutal husband” abandoned her and fled to the Philippines, Anne refused to resume her maiden name. The Marquise de Fontenoy noted that the princess continued to use her husband’s title because the German and Austrian courts and her husband’s family refused to accept the marriage as equal, and “took the stand that she, in consequence, had no right to his name or to his rank.”
Although the Löwenstein-Wertheim family acknowledged that Saviles were a historic family, they “took exception” to Anne’s mother who had Jewish blood. [Anne’s mother’s family, the Raphaels, were actually Catholic Armenians.) Anne “failed to realize” that she was a “far more important personage in England and foreign society as the daughter of an English earl of ancient lineage than as the widow of an outlawed and outcast German prince.” When the war broke out in 1914, her family implored her to give up the name and resume her maiden name to “avoid trouble. She refused, but she soon discovered that her German title was a hindrance to her daily life. Hoteliers would not receive her as a guest so she adopted the alias, “Mrs. Ellis.”
But she still aroused suspicion because of the princely coronets on her luggage and linen. Was she a foreign lady of high rank masquerading as a German spy? She was a German national, and when it became necessary for her to register under the Aliens Restriction Order, she gave the following particulars: Surname (Ludwig); Christian name (Anne); nationality (German); occupation (Princess Löwenstein-Wertheim). She signed her name as Anne Löwenstein-Wertheim.
Thus, she was charged with “furnishing false particulars” when she checked into Victoria Hotel in Manchester. The princess registered as “Evelyn Ellis, British nationality of 118, Porchester Terrace, London.” All of the information was false, including the address. As an alien, she was also in violation of traveling more than five miles from her registered place without a permit.
Anne was in Manchester because she was making inquiries about airplanes. After making several telephone calls to local aviation firms, she called in at one local airplane company. She asked the manager if he could make a plane “capable of carrying four passengers and with a 200 horsepower engine.”
In court, it was noted that it was not an offense to purchase a plane, but “it was suspicious that a German princess should have adopted the conduct the defendant did in trying to acquire an aeroplane which would be capable of flying across the North Sea.” The princess could dispose of documentary evidence and “carrying over the sea any escaped German officer who might be at large in this country.”
The detective, who arrested the princess, said that “her explanation of her visit” to the factory was because she wanted an airplane to “help do war work.”
The princess’ brother, Lord Mexborough, testified on her behalf. He told the court that his sister “had a craze for flying.” He added that the only relationship his sister had with Germany “was the occasional visits paid to that country during the two years of her married life.” He added that she had “no German or anti-British leanings.”
Lord Mexborough was also asked about his sister’s patriotism. “You have known her to be throughout her life a thoroughly patriotic British person?”
The detective, who arrested the princess, said that “her explanation of her visit” to the factory was because she wanted an airplane to “help do war work.”
The princess’ brother, Lord Mexborough, testified on her behalf. He told the court that his sister “had a craze for flying.” He added that the only relationship his sister had with Germany “was the occasional visits paid to that country during the two years of her married life.” He added that she had “no German or anti-British leanings.”
Lord Mexborough was also asked about his sister’s patriotism. “You have known her to be throughout her life a thoroughly patriotic British person?”
The earl responded: “Yes; we have always called her the ‘John Bull’ of the family; she is most patriotic.” He was also questioned about her passion for flying. The earl told the court that Anne had “done a great deal of it in various parts of the world.” This included a flight across the Channel from Sussex to Dieppe and also had flown in Egypt.
She had made “various flights since,” and, she had told him in May 1914 that she had wanted to give the government an airplane. This did not happen because of the outbreak of the war.
Lord Mexborough added that his family “had always greatly disapproved of his sister’s craze for flying.” He said that this disapproval had led her “to resort to subterfuges.” He also believed that she had been in communication with the Air Board on flying matters, and she was “very anxious to do something in the flying world for the benefit of this country in the war.”
The Princess was fined for the false particulars but was acquitted of “any motive in any way inconsistent with her loyalty to her native country.”
For some years, the princess lived in London at 8 Upper Belgrave Street, although she would spend time at Arden Hall in Helmsley, the home of the Earl and Countess of Mexborough.
The Court Circular, published daily in the Times, noted when the Princess would travel to St. Moritz or to the Continent with her sister, Lady Mary Savile.
The princess had not originally planned to join the St. Raphael as a passenger, even though she had flown several times with Captain Hamilton. She was considered one of Britain's first airwomen, having taken up flying in 1914. In 1923, she entered the King’s Cup Air Race in England, and she got Captain Hamilton to pilot her plane. In 1925, the princess and Hamilton left London for a flight to Paris. The first part of the trip was successful, but all trace of the plane was lost as the pair passed over Folkestone. Ships received wireless messages to watch out for the plane, but it was not until the next day when they appeared at Pontoise, France, “where they were forced down by engine trouble.”
The princess was “too much of a veteran” to have been bothered by the plane’s failure. She was one of the first women to fly across the Channel, and she was also an ardent sportswoman, who was fond of skiing. She invented a new ski “to prevent jumpers from suffering fractured ankles in falling.” When Captain Hamilton announced his plans to fly from London to Ottawa, the princess offered financial aid.
As one of the plane’s backers, she made it known that she wanted to be the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplane. Her brother, the Earl of Mexborough, and other family members “entered strenuous objections.” Anne, however, was not to be daunted.
A week before the flight, “there was a considerable mystery about the Princess’s whereabouts,” and one media report said that she “intended to outwit the opposition by making a quick getaway from her relatives by hopping aboard the plane before its departure.”
This plan came to naught because of the premature disclosure, much to the Princess’ distress. Bad weather forced the delay of the flight by nearly a week, and it was said that the “daring Princess began an intensive effort to get her family to agree on her flight.”
The princess' body was never found. A plaque in her memory is on one of the walls at her family's church, St Raphael's Roman Catholic Church in Kingston.
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Belgian rulers to arrive on October 1
September 3, 1919
King Albert and Queen Elisabeth of the Belgians are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., on October 1, according to press reports. They will stay at the White House for three days as the guests of President and Mrs. Wilson. Washington, D.C., is the first stop of the the Belgian sovereigns before they "start out on a journey that will carry them to the Pacific coast."
King Albert and Queen Elisabeth of the Belgians are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., on October 1, according to press reports. They will stay at the White House for three days as the guests of President and Mrs. Wilson. Washington, D.C., is the first stop of the the Belgian sovereigns before they "start out on a journey that will carry them to the Pacific coast."
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wedding presents arrive for Miss Julia Grant
September 2, 1899
Miss Julia Grant, who is to marry Prince Cantacuzene, is already receiving wedding presents, even though the cards for the wedding have not yet been issued. Miss Grant is staying with her staying with her aunt, Mrs. Potter Palmer, in Newport, Rhode Island, where one large room is filling up with presents from all over the world. One large chest arrived from New York by special messenger, and it is believed that the chest contains a gift from the Russian emperor, Nicholas II.
The bridegroom is bringing over his own present to Julia Grant, who is the granddaughter of the late President Grant. He will find "Newport waiting with wide-open arms to receive him." There will be several dinners in honor of the couple before their wedding. The first dinner will be hosted by Mrs. Palmer. Most of the guests will be young people. Other dinners will be hosted by Mrs. N.D. Clapp, Mrs. F.O. French, Mrs. Post and other Newport society matrons.
Miss Julia Grant, who is to marry Prince Cantacuzene, is already receiving wedding presents, even though the cards for the wedding have not yet been issued. Miss Grant is staying with her staying with her aunt, Mrs. Potter Palmer, in Newport, Rhode Island, where one large room is filling up with presents from all over the world. One large chest arrived from New York by special messenger, and it is believed that the chest contains a gift from the Russian emperor, Nicholas II.
The bridegroom is bringing over his own present to Julia Grant, who is the granddaughter of the late President Grant. He will find "Newport waiting with wide-open arms to receive him." There will be several dinners in honor of the couple before their wedding. The first dinner will be hosted by Mrs. Palmer. Most of the guests will be young people. Other dinners will be hosted by Mrs. N.D. Clapp, Mrs. F.O. French, Mrs. Post and other Newport society matrons.
All hope lost for Air princess
September 2, 1927
It is now believed that Princess Ludwig of Löwenstein-Wertheim, 62, and Captain Leslie Hamilton Colonel F.F. Minchin disappeared into the sea following an attempt to cross the Atlantic by plane. According to the Associated Press, the princess is the second woman to disappear in a transoceanic flight in the space of two weeks. The first was Mildred Doran, who was a passenger in a plane taking part in the Dole prize race from Oakland, California to Hawaii.
Fifteen lives have been lost this year in "attempted ocean flights."
Aviation experts believe that the St. Raphael plunged into the Atlantic due to engine trouble or defective navigation.
The New York Times reports" that "the westerly drift of winds is a phenomenon immensely complicating the problems of airmen flying westward across the Atlantic. Although two airships have been successful in crossing to North America, "so far as airplanes are concerned the North Atlantic is still a one-way street."
A British Air ministry official believes that airplanes will need to carry more gasoline "if a plane was to succeed in flying the ocean westward."
Canada's Dominion Parliament is considering proposing legislation to "discourage such flights in Canada, on the ground that they harmed rather than helped aviation." Some have described the flight as a stunt, and Canadian officials want to end further attempts.
The St. Raphael was bound for Ottawa, but the plane never reached its destination.
Sweden's queen very ill
September 2, 1923
Queen Victoria of Sweden, 61, is said to be very ill, according to the Swedish correspondent of the Berlingske Tidende, and reported by the New York Times. The Queen "has abandoned her proposed visit to Gothenburg."
The former Princess Victoria of Baden married the future King Gustav V at Karlsbad in 1881.
Queen Victoria of Sweden, 61, is said to be very ill, according to the Swedish correspondent of the Berlingske Tidende, and reported by the New York Times. The Queen "has abandoned her proposed visit to Gothenburg."
The former Princess Victoria of Baden married the future King Gustav V at Karlsbad in 1881.
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden now headed to Boston
September 2, 1907
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden spent his last day in New York City today, and it was a busy day. He visited the New York Fire Headquarters, a modern and "model tenement", and the United States Immigration station on Ellis Island. He did not return to the Hotel Astor until late this afternoon. Everywhere, the prince found "something to interest him."
This evening the Prince was at the Arion Club, "where a dinner was tendered to him by former students of German universities," the New York Times reported. The dinner was German in every aspect, apart from decorations, where "American and Swedish colors predominated."
At the right of the Prince's table was a large photograph of his grandfather, the Grand Duke of Baden, who is an honorary member of the society for former German students in America.
There were no long speeches, although toasts were made to President Roosevelt, the German Kaiser, the Grand Duke of Baden, the King of Sweden, and, of course, to Prince Wilhelm himself. The dinner was over by 11 p.m., in order for the Prince to return to his hotel and then catch the train to Boston.
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden spent his last day in New York City today, and it was a busy day. He visited the New York Fire Headquarters, a modern and "model tenement", and the United States Immigration station on Ellis Island. He did not return to the Hotel Astor until late this afternoon. Everywhere, the prince found "something to interest him."
This evening the Prince was at the Arion Club, "where a dinner was tendered to him by former students of German universities," the New York Times reported. The dinner was German in every aspect, apart from decorations, where "American and Swedish colors predominated."
At the right of the Prince's table was a large photograph of his grandfather, the Grand Duke of Baden, who is an honorary member of the society for former German students in America.
There were no long speeches, although toasts were made to President Roosevelt, the German Kaiser, the Grand Duke of Baden, the King of Sweden, and, of course, to Prince Wilhelm himself. The dinner was over by 11 p.m., in order for the Prince to return to his hotel and then catch the train to Boston.
Duke of Alba to marry American
September 2, 1907
"Friends of the couple" are expecting an announcement of the engagement of Miss Mathilde Townsend and the Duke of Alba, according to the New York Times.
Their engagement has been long reported in the New York Times, but never "definitely arranged," although Miss Townsend and her mother are now in Marienbad, and the Duke arrived shortly afterward. Miss Townsend and the Duke, who is related to the former empress Eugenie, were among the guests at a dinner party given by King Edward VII several days ago.
Mathilde Townsend is the daughter of Mrs. Richard Townsend of Washington, D.C.
"Friends of the couple" are expecting an announcement of the engagement of Miss Mathilde Townsend and the Duke of Alba, according to the New York Times.
Their engagement has been long reported in the New York Times, but never "definitely arranged," although Miss Townsend and her mother are now in Marienbad, and the Duke arrived shortly afterward. Miss Townsend and the Duke, who is related to the former empress Eugenie, were among the guests at a dinner party given by King Edward VII several days ago.
Mathilde Townsend is the daughter of Mrs. Richard Townsend of Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
No engagement for Franz Ferdinand and Helen
September 1, 1899
The Marquise de Fontenoy reports that there is "no truth whatsoever in the announcement of the betrothal" of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and Grand Duchess Helen of Russia. The Grand Duchess "recently jilted the now crazy Max of Baden." The Marquise writes that the ones who wrote the story about the engagement "are evidently unaware of the existence of a clause in the of constitution of Austro-Hungary and in the laws of the Austrian succession" that the heir to the throne must marry a princess who was born a Roman Catholic.
There is only one marriage between an Austrian archduke and a Russian grand duchess. This marriage was allowed because the archduke was way down in the line of succession.
Franz Ferdinand, however, is restricted in his choice of a bride. She was must be a royal or imperial princess who was born and reared in the Roman Catholic faith.
The Marquise de Fontenoy reports that there is "no truth whatsoever in the announcement of the betrothal" of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and Grand Duchess Helen of Russia. The Grand Duchess "recently jilted the now crazy Max of Baden." The Marquise writes that the ones who wrote the story about the engagement "are evidently unaware of the existence of a clause in the of constitution of Austro-Hungary and in the laws of the Austrian succession" that the heir to the throne must marry a princess who was born a Roman Catholic.
There is only one marriage between an Austrian archduke and a Russian grand duchess. This marriage was allowed because the archduke was way down in the line of succession.
Franz Ferdinand, however, is restricted in his choice of a bride. She was must be a royal or imperial princess who was born and reared in the Roman Catholic faith.
Windsors to go to England in case of war
September 1, 1939
The AP quotes a Buckingham Palace official today that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were certain to return to England if there is to be a war between Britain and Germany.
This report "passed through British censorship."
The former King Edward VIII and his wife, Wallis, have lived in France since their wedding in June 1937.
The AP quotes a Buckingham Palace official today that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were certain to return to England if there is to be a war between Britain and Germany.
This report "passed through British censorship."
The former King Edward VIII and his wife, Wallis, have lived in France since their wedding in June 1937.
Princess on board missing plane
September 1, 1927
Hopes are dimming for the fate of Princess Ludwig zu Löwenstein-Wertheim, Captain Leslie Hamilton and Colonel F.F. Minchin. The St. Raphael plane left London at 7:30 yesterday morning for a flight to Ottawa, Canada, reports the New York Times. The "anxiety of the British public is growing apace with diminishing hopes," according to the newspaper.
There is still hope that the plane "may have crossed from Newfoundland to Canada during the heavy fog prevailing there." It is not inconceivable that the plane has not been sighted. The occupants on board have enough fuel to last forty-four hours in the air. The last sighting of the St. Raphael was at the Galway coast about 3:30 yesterday afternoon. The plane should have been cruising at 100 miles per hour and was expected to have landed at Ottawa tonight.
Captain Hamilton's mother and Lady Mary Savile, the sister of Princess Ludwig told reporters that they were hopeful of receiving good news about the fliers in the morning.
It is possible that due to the fog, Captain Hamilton would have diverted the plane, and headed for New York, skirting down the east coast.
The princess is the former Lady Anne Savile. She married Prince Ludwig of Löwenstein-Wertheim in London on May 15, 1897. The Prince was killed in action in the Philippines on March 26, 1899.
The couple did not have any children.
The Princess is the daughter of the late 4th Earl of Mexborough and Agnes Raphael.
Crown Princess Cecilie expecting again
September 1, 1911
The Crown Prince of Prussia will be taking over the command of the Hussars on September 15. The official program for the event was published in today's Danzig Zeitung, which also announced that the Crown Princess will not be able to accompany her husband to the celebrations as she is expecting another child.
The Crown Prince and Princess have three sons, Wilhelm, Louis Ferdinand and Hubertus.
The Crown Prince of Prussia will be taking over the command of the Hussars on September 15. The official program for the event was published in today's Danzig Zeitung, which also announced that the Crown Princess will not be able to accompany her husband to the celebrations as she is expecting another child.
The Crown Prince and Princess have three sons, Wilhelm, Louis Ferdinand and Hubertus.
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