For the Prince of Wales's 65th birthday.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Queen Elizabeth's message following assassination
November 22, 1963
Queen Elizabeth II, who is at Luton Hoo for the weekend with Sir Harold and Lady Zia Wernher, has sent a private message "of heartfelt and sincere sympathy" to Mrs. Kennedy following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The Queen also sent a message to President Johnson, saying she was "shocked and horrified" by the news of President Kennedy's death.
Queen Elizabeth II, who is at Luton Hoo for the weekend with Sir Harold and Lady Zia Wernher, has sent a private message "of heartfelt and sincere sympathy" to Mrs. Kennedy following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The Queen also sent a message to President Johnson, saying she was "shocked and horrified" by the news of President Kennedy's death.
Olga Duchess of Leuchtenberg
From the Monterey, CA, Herald's classified death notice:
MONTEREY – H.S.H. Olga Duchess von Leuchtenberg de Beauharnais passed away Tuesday evening at 9:30 p.m. of complications from a stroke. She was born in Zgurowka, Russia on November 15, 1926. She leaves behind her daughter, Lisa Duchess von Leuchtenberg de Beauharnais Craft; her husband, John Craft and their children, Tasha Dandrea and her husband, Tony, Nicholas Craft, Jonathan Craft and Andrew Craft. She also leaves behind her sister, Galina and her family of Canada and Australia and her cousin, Valentina.
She was the best mother that any one could ever have and adored her grandchildren, daughter, and son- in-law. She will be terribly missed!
A memorial service will be held this Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Casa Munras Hotel in Monterey in the Marabella Room.
Olga, was the third wife of Duke Sergei of Leuchtenberg (1903-1966). His first two marriages ended in divorce. Serge married Olga Wickberg in Munich on July 23, 1945.
The couple had two children, Serge (1955-2000) and Elizabeth, known as Lisa (1957). The late Duke Serge also had four children by his first wife, Anna Naumova.
The late Duke Sergei was a great-grandson of Maximilian Beauharnais, Duke of Lecuchtenberg, who married Grand Duchess Maria Nicolaievna of Russia, eldest daughter of Nicholas I.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/montereyherald/obituary.aspx?n=Olga-Leuchtenberg-de-Beauharnais&pid=168126878
She was the best mother that any one could ever have and adored her grandchildren, daughter, and son- in-law. She will be terribly missed!
A memorial service will be held this Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Casa Munras Hotel in Monterey in the Marabella Room.
Olga, was the third wife of Duke Sergei of Leuchtenberg (1903-1966). His first two marriages ended in divorce. Serge married Olga Wickberg in Munich on July 23, 1945.
The couple had two children, Serge (1955-2000) and Elizabeth, known as Lisa (1957). The late Duke Serge also had four children by his first wife, Anna Naumova.
The late Duke Sergei was a great-grandson of Maximilian Beauharnais, Duke of Lecuchtenberg, who married Grand Duchess Maria Nicolaievna of Russia, eldest daughter of Nicholas I.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/montereyherald/obituary.aspx?n=Olga-Leuchtenberg-de-Beauharnais&pid=168126878
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Marie of Leiningen has died
November 21, 1899
Princess Marie Amalie of Leiningen died today at the age of 65, reports the New York Times.
The princess was born at Karlsruhe on November 20, 1834, the 7th child of Grand Duke Leopold of Baden, and his wife, Princess Sophie of Sweden. On September 11, 1858, she married Ernst, the Prince of Leiningen, the nephew of Queen Victoria.
She is survived by her husband, the Prince of Leiningen, her children, Princess Alberta and Hereditary Prince Emich, three grandchildren, Princess Viktoria, and Prince Emich and Karl of Leiningen, her sister, Alexandrine, Dowager Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, her brothers, Grand Duke Friedrich and Prince Karl of Baden.
Queen Victoria was "devotedly attached" to Princess Marie, who often visited the Queen, and was "beloved by all who knew her."
The Princess died at Waldleiningen.
Princess Marie Amalie of Leiningen died today at the age of 65, reports the New York Times.
The princess was born at Karlsruhe on November 20, 1834, the 7th child of Grand Duke Leopold of Baden, and his wife, Princess Sophie of Sweden. On September 11, 1858, she married Ernst, the Prince of Leiningen, the nephew of Queen Victoria.
Queen Victoria was "devotedly attached" to Princess Marie, who often visited the Queen, and was "beloved by all who knew her."
The Princess died at Waldleiningen.
Princess Alexandra Galitzine held under bond
November 21, 1927
Princess Alexandra Galitzine was released from the Immigration Bureau at Ellis Island this afternoon after a bond of $500 was given as a guarantee that she would not remain in the country "beyond the six months allotted on her passport," according to the New York Times.
The Princess arrived on Saturday night aboard the Holland-America liner Ryndam from Europe. Because the 22-year-old princess has a Russian passport, she was not permitted to land in Hoboken, and had to remain on the ship until Ellis Island opened this morning.
She was escorted by her cousin, Prince Paul Chavchavadze, whose wife, Princess Nina of Russia, is the sister of Princess Xenia, who is married to William B. Leeds.
Princess Alexandra, who studied nursing in England, came to the United States to visit her mother, Princess Galitzine, who lives in Chicago.
Prince Paul, a member of the Cunard Line staff at 25 Broadway, paid the $500 bond.
Princess Alexandra is the seventh child of the late Prince Paul Galitizine, who died in 1916, and Princess Alexandra Mestchersky.
Princess Alexandra Galitzine was released from the Immigration Bureau at Ellis Island this afternoon after a bond of $500 was given as a guarantee that she would not remain in the country "beyond the six months allotted on her passport," according to the New York Times.
The Princess arrived on Saturday night aboard the Holland-America liner Ryndam from Europe. Because the 22-year-old princess has a Russian passport, she was not permitted to land in Hoboken, and had to remain on the ship until Ellis Island opened this morning.
She was escorted by her cousin, Prince Paul Chavchavadze, whose wife, Princess Nina of Russia, is the sister of Princess Xenia, who is married to William B. Leeds.
Princess Alexandra, who studied nursing in England, came to the United States to visit her mother, Princess Galitzine, who lives in Chicago.
Prince Paul, a member of the Cunard Line staff at 25 Broadway, paid the $500 bond.
Princess Alexandra is the seventh child of the late Prince Paul Galitizine, who died in 1916, and Princess Alexandra Mestchersky.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Prince Alexander's funeral
November 20, 1893
The funeral of Prince Alexander of Battenberg took place this afternoon in Graz, Austria, reports the Chicago Daily Tribune. The weather was "clear, and the streets were lined with mourners, as the Prince was "always a favorite."
The funeral cortege left from the family villa to the Protestant cemetery. A military procession led the funeral procession with companies of Austrian infantry, and the Third Army corps, which Prince Alexander "held his command.
The funeral service at the villa lasted for one hour. Dr. Liedenfrost, a Lutheran pastor, "preached a long eulogistic sermon." The coffin was covered with wreaths and carried by soldiers to the cemetery. Troops lined the road and presented arms. The entire procession took about thirty minutes from the villa to the crypt.
The chief mourner was the late Prince's brother, Prince Henry of Battenberg, married to Queen Victoria's youngest daughter, Princess Beatrice. He was accompanied by the Duke of Württemberg. Sir Edmond Monson represented Queen Victoria, and W.A.C. Barrington, Secretary of the British Embassy, represented the Prince of Wales. They were followed by other royal representatives and "Bulgarian officers and students who closed the line."
Queen Victoria and Empress Friedrich sent a wreath of violets. Prince Alexander's widow placed on his coffin "a wreath of camellias and hyacinths bearing the inscription - "We shall soon meet again.'"
Queen Victoria and other members of her family attended a memorial service in memory of Prince Alexander earlier today in the private chapel at Windsor Castle.
The former Prince of Bulgaria died at Graz on October 23.
Carol in Paris, but Paris ignores Madga
November 20, 1938
King Carol II and Crown Prince Michael of Romania are in Paris for an official visit, but missing from the official guest list is Magda Lupescu, for whom Carol "once renounced his right to the throne and accepted romantic exile in France."
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the King sent roses to Lupescu's apartment in the Hotel Meurice, where Carol and his son also are staying.
Since becoming king in 1930, Carol II has never been seen in public with Mme Lupescu , and her arrival in Paris has been "discreetly ignored by the press."
But her presence is "considered significant" with regard to Romanian policy, which the King has been discussing in London, Brussels, and now Paris. Despite pressure from the growing number of pro-Nazi groups in Romania, the country will continue "to oppose expansion of Germany in eastern Europe."
Magda Lupescu is part Jewish. She supports cooperation with "western democracies." As long as Carol and Lupescu continue their romance, French observers believe it will be difficult "to see how Nazi ideology can sweep Romania."
King Carol II and Crown Prince Michael of Romania are in Paris for an official visit, but missing from the official guest list is Magda Lupescu, for whom Carol "once renounced his right to the throne and accepted romantic exile in France."
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the King sent roses to Lupescu's apartment in the Hotel Meurice, where Carol and his son also are staying.
Since becoming king in 1930, Carol II has never been seen in public with Mme Lupescu , and her arrival in Paris has been "discreetly ignored by the press."
But her presence is "considered significant" with regard to Romanian policy, which the King has been discussing in London, Brussels, and now Paris. Despite pressure from the growing number of pro-Nazi groups in Romania, the country will continue "to oppose expansion of Germany in eastern Europe."
Magda Lupescu is part Jewish. She supports cooperation with "western democracies." As long as Carol and Lupescu continue their romance, French observers believe it will be difficult "to see how Nazi ideology can sweep Romania."
Was the Emperor poisoned?
November 20, 1903
There are "sinister rumors" coming from Skiernewice, Poland, concerning the sudden death eight-year-old Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine, a niece of Empress Alexandra, reports the Chicago Tribune.
The "unfortunate" Princess Elisabeth and her father, Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, were staying with Nicholas and Alexandra, at the imperial retreat. According to the rumors, there was an "attempt to poison the whole royal party." Empress Alexandra became ill and Nicholas II was "more or less affected by the poison."
There are "sinister rumors" coming from Skiernewice, Poland, concerning the sudden death eight-year-old Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine, a niece of Empress Alexandra, reports the Chicago Tribune.
The "unfortunate" Princess Elisabeth and her father, Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig, were staying with Nicholas and Alexandra, at the imperial retreat. According to the rumors, there was an "attempt to poison the whole royal party." Empress Alexandra became ill and Nicholas II was "more or less affected by the poison."
Queen Victoria and the Crippled Kaiser
I look forward to watching this program, Queen Victoria and the Crippled Kaiser, produced by Channel 4, a UK channel, online:
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/queen-victoria-and-the-crippled-kaiser/4od
Yes, it is Geoblocked, but you can download an unblocker to view programs from other countries. I use Tunnelbear, and the bear has tunneled into the UK, Canada, Germany, and several other countries, including the US (for non-US viewers.) https://www.tunnelbear.com/
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/queen-victoria-and-the-crippled-kaiser/4od
Yes, it is Geoblocked, but you can download an unblocker to view programs from other countries. I use Tunnelbear, and the bear has tunneled into the UK, Canada, Germany, and several other countries, including the US (for non-US viewers.) https://www.tunnelbear.com/
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Princess Elisabeth buried
November 20, 1903
Princess Elisabeth, the young daughter of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine, was buried this afternoon in Darmstadt, reports the New York Times. Among those who followed the coffin from the railroad station to the mausoleum was Prince Eitel Friedrich of Prussia, representing Kaiser Wilhelm II, Count Gleichen, representing King Edward VII, Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia.
Princess Elisabeth's mother, the former Grand Duchess Victoria Melita, was unable to be present at the funeral, "on account of illness.
The princess died in Poland on November 16 She was eight years old.
Dowager Duchess of Coburg holds exhibit
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November 20, 1903
In her latest column, the Marquise de Fontenoy writes that fashionable women in the United States "might do worse than follow the example of the widowed duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha," who recently raised a "remarkable large sum of money" for a local children's hospital by holding an exhibition in her palace in Coburg.
The exhibit was "tastefully arranged in showcases hired for the occasion," which featured the "most valuable and highly prized possessions of the Dowager Duchess, her four daughters, her nephew, Grand Duke Kirill of Russia, and the widow of Duke Ernst II of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
The exhibit featured all the jewels of the royal women. The jewels of Crown Princess Marie of Romania and her mother, Duchess Marie, were said to be "particularly magnificent."
Among other things on display was a "wonderful tea service" given to Duchess Marie by her father, Emperor Alexander II of Russia, on the occasion of her marriage to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, as well as an "almost priceless collection of laces and furs" that Duchess Marie inherited from her mother, Empress Marie; an entire fleet of "exquisitely modeled silver ships" purchased by the late Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who served in the British navy until he succeeded his uncle, Ernst II, as Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; and the robes worn by the princesses at the coronation of Edward VII and by Duchess Marie at her coronation of her brother, Alexander III.
The exhibit also featured "wonderful fans" and Grand Duke Kirill's "elaborate toilet 'necessaire' of his big traveling automobile."
The exhibit was a huge success with people coming from Frankfurt and Cologne." The Marquise commented that she could not help but think that "something of the same kind might be attempted with success by the fashionable women" in this country to raise money for "some deserving charity."
November 20, 1903
In her latest column, the Marquise de Fontenoy writes that fashionable women in the United States "might do worse than follow the example of the widowed duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha," who recently raised a "remarkable large sum of money" for a local children's hospital by holding an exhibition in her palace in Coburg.
The exhibit was "tastefully arranged in showcases hired for the occasion," which featured the "most valuable and highly prized possessions of the Dowager Duchess, her four daughters, her nephew, Grand Duke Kirill of Russia, and the widow of Duke Ernst II of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
The exhibit featured all the jewels of the royal women. The jewels of Crown Princess Marie of Romania and her mother, Duchess Marie, were said to be "particularly magnificent."
Among other things on display was a "wonderful tea service" given to Duchess Marie by her father, Emperor Alexander II of Russia, on the occasion of her marriage to Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, as well as an "almost priceless collection of laces and furs" that Duchess Marie inherited from her mother, Empress Marie; an entire fleet of "exquisitely modeled silver ships" purchased by the late Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, who served in the British navy until he succeeded his uncle, Ernst II, as Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; and the robes worn by the princesses at the coronation of Edward VII and by Duchess Marie at her coronation of her brother, Alexander III.
The exhibit also featured "wonderful fans" and Grand Duke Kirill's "elaborate toilet 'necessaire' of his big traveling automobile."
The exhibit was a huge success with people coming from Frankfurt and Cologne." The Marquise commented that she could not help but think that "something of the same kind might be attempted with success by the fashionable women" in this country to raise money for "some deserving charity."
Prince Amedeo of Belgium: gone public?
Has Prince Amedeo of Belgium gone public with his alleged longtime girlfriend, Lili Rosbach? Apparently so as the 27-year-old eldest child of Princess Astrid of Belgium and her husband, Archduke Lorenz of Austria (created Prince of Belgium in November 1995) was recently seen publicly with Miss Rosboch at the La FondazioneNY Gala Benefit.
Prince Amedeo is a graduate of the London School of Economics. From 2009 through 2012, he worked for Deloitte Consulting in New York City, and he is completing work on his MBA at Columbia University. He is sixth in line to the Belgian throne.
Lili Rosboch is a contributor at Bloomberg News. Her full name is Elisabetta Rosboch von Wolkenstein, daughter of Ettore Rosboch von Wolkenstein and Countess Lilia de Smecchia.
Ettore's parents are said to be Nobile Ettore Rosboch and Elisabeth Jaworski, Baroness von Wolkenstein, but a European royal genealogist has noted that Lili's father was the natural son of Filippo Caracciolo, 8th Principe di Castagneto, Duca di Melito, who died in 1965.
The couple first met in London when Prince Amedeo was a student at LSE.
http://lafondazioneny.org/archives/1035
Prince Amedeo is a graduate of the London School of Economics. From 2009 through 2012, he worked for Deloitte Consulting in New York City, and he is completing work on his MBA at Columbia University. He is sixth in line to the Belgian throne.
Lili Rosboch is a contributor at Bloomberg News. Her full name is Elisabetta Rosboch von Wolkenstein, daughter of Ettore Rosboch von Wolkenstein and Countess Lilia de Smecchia.
Ettore's parents are said to be Nobile Ettore Rosboch and Elisabeth Jaworski, Baroness von Wolkenstein, but a European royal genealogist has noted that Lili's father was the natural son of Filippo Caracciolo, 8th Principe di Castagneto, Duca di Melito, who died in 1965.
The couple first met in London when Prince Amedeo was a student at LSE.
http://lafondazioneny.org/archives/1035
Monday, November 18, 2013
The death of the Princess of Bentheim und Steinfurt
The Princess of Bentheim und Steinfurt died on November 15. She was 83 years old.
Countess Sylvia von Pückler was born on May 16, 1930, the daughter of Sylvius Count von Pückler and Alice von Richtofen. She married Christian, the Prince of Bentheim und Steinfurt in 1950. They were the parents of two adopted daughters, Caroline and Alexia.
http://www.mv-online.de/Muensterland/Kreis-Steinfurt/Steinfurt/83-Jaehrige-starb-in-der-Nacht-zu-Samstag-Trauer-um-Fuerstin-Sylvia
Lord Porchester to marry
November 18, 1955
Lord Porchester, once a "frequent escort of Princess Margaret," is engaged to marry Miss Jean Wallop, daughter of Oliver Wallop of Big Horn, Wyoming," reports the Associated Press.
He is the only son and heir of the Earl of Carnarvon.
Lord Porchester, once a "frequent escort of Princess Margaret," is engaged to marry Miss Jean Wallop, daughter of Oliver Wallop of Big Horn, Wyoming," reports the Associated Press.
He is the only son and heir of the Earl of Carnarvon.
Pope meets Archduke Otto
November 18, 1955
Pope Pius XII "received in audience" today at Castel Gandolfo, Archduke Otto, pretender to the Austrian throne, and his wife, Archduchess Regina, a Princess of Saxe-Meiningen by birth, according to the New York Times.
Pope Pius XII "received in audience" today at Castel Gandolfo, Archduke Otto, pretender to the Austrian throne, and his wife, Archduchess Regina, a Princess of Saxe-Meiningen by birth, according to the New York Times.
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