Prince of Monaco wants to come to the USA

July 19, 1913

The New York Times' Berlin correspondent is "authorized to confirm" that Prince Albert of Monaco, has "decided to visit the United States in his yacht, the Hirondelle."

Prince Albert "imparted his intention" to the United States Naval attaché in Berlin, who was one of the prince's guests aboard "the Hirondelle at the Kiel regatta."

This will be Albert's first visit to the United States.  He is said to be "looking forward to it with the keenest interest."

Most of his overseas cruises have been focused on the scientific.  The Hirondelle is "essentially an oceanographic vessel" that is equipped with the most modern technology which "money can buy."

The 65-year-old Prince is an "intimate friend" of Kaiser Wilhelm II.  He is said to have had "a strenuous matrimonial career."  His first marriage to Lady Mary Douglas Hamilton, was annulled by the Vatican in 1880.  He then married the American-born Alice Heine, the widow of the Duke of Richelieu.  This marriage ended in divorce in 1902.

Prince Albert's son, Prince Louis, 43 and "still unmarried," may accompany his father on the cruise.  Prince Louis is seen as one of the most eligible of princes.

The Hirondelle will make stops in New York City, Newport and "other leading Atlantic ports."  The visit may take place later this summer or next Autumn.

In Memory: Grand Duchess Elisabeth

Both images: Marlene A.Eilers Koenig Collection

In memory of Grand Duchess Elizabeth of Russia, Grand Duke Serge Mikhailovitch, Princes Ioann Konstantovich, Konstantin Konstantovich, Prince Igor Konstantovich, Prince Vladimir Pavlovich Paley, Feodor Remez and Varvara Yakovleva, all of whom were killed by the Bolsheviks on July 18, 1918.

In Memory: Nicholas II and family

In Memory of Nicholas II and Alexandra, Emperor and Empress of all the Russias.  Tsarevitch Alexis, and Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia, and their servants who were killed with them by the Bolsheviks on July 17, 1918

all from the Marlene A. Eilers Koenig Collection

Princess Astrid to lead trade missions?

Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium has asked the government to name his sister, Princess Astrid, to succeed him as leader of Belgian's trade missions.  

Philippe will succeed his father, King Albert II, as King of the Belgians, when Albert abdicates his throne, on Sunday, July 21.   Philippe will be installed as Belgium's seventh sovereign.   July 21 is Belgium's National Day.

Leading the trade missions has been the purview of the heir to the throne, but soon-to-be Duchess of Brabant -- Princess Elisabeth -- is only 11-years-old. 

http://www.gva.be/dossiers/troonswissel/prinses-astrid-leidt-handelsmissies.aspx

It's a boy!

Bet the headline got your attention.

Princess Auguste of Bavaria, the wife of Prince Ferdinand zur Lippe, is expecting a son in six weeks, according to an interview with Bunte!
Princess Auguste and Prince Ferdinand married in June 2010.

http://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.de/2010/06/princess-auguste-of-bavaria-marries.html


http://tinyurl.com/m224rbc

So going out of a limb for Cambridge baby name

Although I could be right that baby Cambridge will be called Princess Alexandra or Prince George, I also could be right that the Duke and Duchess may consider other previously used royal names.

The couple met at St. Andrew's University.  They are unlikely to use Andrew as it is the name of William's uncle, the Duke of York.

How about Prince Alexander or Princess Margaret?  Both are the names of Scots monarchs.

The family will be moving later this year into the late Princess Margaret's apartment at Kensington Palace.  

Princess Margaret's granddaughter, the Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, was one of the Duchess of Cambridge's bridal attendants.

A Special Arrival at Heathrow

Oh, I do want one ... but not heading to Heathrow any time soon ...

http://keepcalmandharryon.com/2013/07/11/awaiting-a-very-special-new-arrival/

A princely baby

The Hereditary Prince and Princess of Furstenberg are expecting their first child in December.  This will be the third grandchildren for the Prince and Princess of Furstenberg.  The Hereditary Prince's younger brother, Antonius and his wife, Mathilde, are the parents of two sons.

http://www.suedkurier.de/region/schwarzwald-baar-heuberg/donaueschingen/Nachwuchs-bei-Fuerstenbergs;art372512,6160148

State dept sends telegram to dead Emperor

July 11, 1899

According to the New York Times, there was a "little ripple of amusement" about the Department of State.  Apparently, someone was "directed to prepare a telegram of condolence" from the President of the United States to Emperor Nicholas II of Russia, on the death of the Emperor's younger brother, Grand Duke George.

The telegram was "a very short one," and it was ready in "a few minutes," and "sent as addressed,"

After the telegram was "on its way to St. Petersburg, "a mortifying discovery was made."   The telegram was sent to "His Imperial Majesty Alexander III instead of Nicholas II."

A new directory of "ruling sovereigns" has been ordered by the State Department.

Alexander III died in October 1894.

Death of the Tsarevitch

July 11, 1899

Nicholas II's official manifesto about his late brother, Grand Duke George, was published today.

"Our beloved brother and heir to the throne, the Grand Duke George Alexandrovitch died at Abbas Tuman June 28 (old style).  The illness which attacked him might, it was hoped,  yield to the treatment initiated and the influence of the southern climate.  But God willed otherwise.  In submitting without a murmur to the decree of Providence, we call our faithful subjects ti share our deep sorrow with us, and to offer fervent prayers for the repose of the soul of our departed brother.

"Henceforth, and so long as it may not be please God to bless us with a son, the right of succession to throne devolves, according to the precise definition of the law of succession, upon our beloved brother, the Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch."

The manifesto was signed "Nicholas."

Grand Duke George's body will be brought to St Petersburg and interred in the cathedral of St Paul and St. Peter.  The Emperor and his family have received telegrams of condolences from Queen Victoria, King Umberto and other European sovereigns.

The late Grand Duke was an "English scholar and an earnest student of naval matters."

Contrary to reports, however, the Grand Duke had not married privately with his mother's consent.'

How the Court Circular reported the Dutch visit

Buckingham Palace 
10th July, 2013
The Queen held a Council at 12.40 pm.
There were present: the Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP (Lord President), the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP (Secretary of State, Department for Education), the Lord McNally (Deputy Leader of the House of Lords and Minister of State, Ministry of Justice) and the Rt Hon George Osborne MP (Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury).
Mr Richard Tilbrook was in attendance as Clerk of the Council.
The Rt Hon Nicholas Clegg MP had an audience of Her Majesty before the Council.

Later The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited The Queen and remained to Tea.
The Baroness Rawlings (Baroness in Waiting) was present at Royal Air Force Northolt this afternoon upon the Arrival of The King and Queen of the Netherlands and welcomed Their Majesties on behalf of The Queen.

No other member of the Royal Family was present for the visit.  One assumes it was a very nice Tea. 

King Albert II of the Belgians

 

All photos are from the Marlene A. Eilers Koenig collection. 

The unemployed Princess ...

Even royals are not immune to economic downturns.  Princess Alexandra of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and her German husband, Count Jefferson-Froedrich von Pfeil und Klein are moving back to Germany, after both lost their jobs.

They had been living in a lovely and large apartment in Paris.

Count Jefferson has been without a job for some.  He served as a director of the Paris branch of Oppenheim bank, a German bank, which closed after bankruptcy.  Count Jefferson has not been able to parlay his experience and connections into a new renumerative position in Paris' financial sector.

Now comes word that Alexandra, the second of three children of Princess Benedikte of Denmark and Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg has been sacked from her position with UNESCO, a UN organization.  She, too, was based in Paris.

Princess Alexandra has worked for UNESCO, specializing in cultural heritage, for some years.

Her position was eliminated after UNESCO's budget was severely cut.


Alexandra's father, Prince Richard, has come to her rescue.  He has bought a house in a small town, near Mainz.  The town is located in Germany's wine region so perhaps, the couple can find a new career in wine productions.   Alexandra's first cousin, the new Landgrave of Hesse runs a successful winery.

The new home is about two hours drive from Berleburg, which will allow Princess Benedikte more opportunity to visit with her two eldest grandchildren.

Princess Alexandra and Count Jefferson have two children, Count Richard, 13, and Countess Ingrid, who is nine years old.
http://www.bt.dk/royale/prinsesse-alexandra-er-blevet-fyret

Really, Your Majesty, Really!

@ PA Images

Where are Seth and Amy when you really need them! (If you have never watched SNL, you won't understand ... really!)

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima paid a brief visit to Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle for tea, one assumes, and a photographer.

I have been to Windsor Castle many times, and there are numerous places for nice shots, but in a living room with a TV set in the background is not one of them, even if the sofa is a family heirloom.

  Really. Your Majesty, really! 

The only thing missing is a Corgi on the sofa!

An interview with Christa Prinzessin von Thurn und Taxis

Christa Prinzessin von Thurn und Taxis (nee Heinle) is the morganatic wife of Prince Max Emanuel of Thurn und Taxis (b 1935) only son of Prince Raphael and his wife, Princess Margarete of Thurn und Taxis.

Christa is Max's second wife.  They were married in March 1973 after the divorce (and annulment) of Prince Max Emanuel's first marriage to Countess Anna Maria von Pocci.

Three months after the civil and religious weddings, Christa gave birth to the couple's first son, Hubertus, who was born June 22, 1973.  A second son, Philipp, was born in April 1975.

Today: Princess Christa of Thurn and Taxis

 How would you explain to a child your profession?

 

As a hotel clerk: I'm interested in people from all over the world in all its diversity. I'm happy to help people to make their lives as comfortable as possible. When BRK-President: I enjoy working in an organization like the Red Cross, with many volunteers dedicated people around the world helping people in need for over 150 years.

 

* What is your dream job you had as a ten year old?

I do not know, probably a doctor.

 

* What is your personal dream of happiness?

 

Health and peace.

 

* Who would you like to spend a weekend on a deserted island?

 

With Angela Merkel or Barack Obama.

 

Does anything anno you?

 

Long discussions about black or white.

 

 What do you think of the following keywords?

 

Water and bread

 

Important for survival

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Heimat

 

My personal home - in the broadest sense Bavaria.

 

Old and Young

 

Belong together. The one affects the other.

 

Parents

 

Formative.

 

Victory and defeat

 

Important experiences in life.

 

 First Love

 

Feels Location: This or none. Turned out differently.

 

God

 

More importantly, invisible partner of my life ..

 

Grave stone

 

Memory.

 

 Coca-Cola

 

In addition to the Red Cross. a world famous brand.

 

My house, my car, my boat

 

House and car to give me independence, but a  yacht is unnecessary.

 

Motto

Look ahead, and be curious.

 

Interview: Norbert Kotter

 

http://www.ovb-online.de/rosenheim/heute-christa-prinzessin-thurn-taxis-2998245.html