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Born at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, on 12th August 1872, Princess Marie Louise was the fourth child of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. Join me, Shannon McInulty, as I explore her journey from free spirited princess to unhappy wife of Prince Aribert of Anhalt and eventually to flourishing “Princess of nowhere”. Princess Marie Louise,… Continue reading The life of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein
On 12th August 1872, Princess Marie Louise, daughter of princess Helena and granddaughter of Queen Victoria, was born at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor. In todays blog, you will find the queens journals from both the 12th and 13th August 1872. Princess Marie Louise, 1910-1915 [12th] “A lovely morning. — Breakfast in the usual place, then walking… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s journal: the birth of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein, 12th August 1872
“The wedding day, which was wet early, then cleared & became fine. — Drove to Frogmore for breakfast with Dona & Marie. — Rested when I came back. — Lunched alone with Beatrice & Liko. — Great excitement & bustle, bands marching along, bells ringing, &c. Lenchen & the dear Bride, who looked very sweet… Continue reading Queen Victoria’s Journal- The Wedding of Princess Marie Louise and Prince Aribert of Anhalt, 6th July 1891:
Out of all the marriages of Queen Victoria’s grandchildren, the match between Princess Marie Louise and Prince Aribert of Anhalt was by far one of the unhappiest. Join me as I explore their short and unhappy marriage! Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein and Prince Aribert of Anhalt, dated July 1891 ©️ Royal Collection Trust /… Continue reading The wedding of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein and Prince Aribert of Anhalt