Prince Arthurs engagement
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Prince Arthurs engagement
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) in 1878 with his fiancee Luise Margarete of Prussia and her sisters, Marie (centre, with her husband Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands) and Elisabeth (right, with her husband Duke Friedrich August of Oldenburg)
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1850 1878 1942 Arthur Connaught Elisabeth Engagement Fiancee Friedrich Hendrik Husband Luise Margarete Marie Netherlands Oldenburg Prussia Sisters
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this elegant and historic photograph, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) is captured in a joyful moment with his fiancée, Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia (1860-1912), and her two sisters, Marie and Elisabeth, during their engagement festivities in 1878. The Duke, who was the third son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, is shown wearing a formal military uniform with decorations, while Princess Luise Margarete wears an exquisite white gown adorned with lace and a long veil. Her sisters, Marie and Elisabeth, are also dressed in elegant attire, with Marie wearing a dark gown and Elisabeth in a light-colored one. The sisters' husbands, Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands (1820-1889) and Duke Friedrich August of Oldenburg (1825-1900), respectively, are also present in the photograph, adding to the grandeur of the occasion. The group is gathered in a spacious room, with a grand fireplace and ornate decorations in the background, adding to the sense of opulence and celebration. Prince Arthur and Princess Luise Margarete's engagement took place on July 21, 1878, and they were married on March 13, 1879, in a grand ceremony at the Berlin Palace. The couple went on to have three children: Princess Patricia, Princess Margaret, and Prince Arthur. This photograph is a rare and precious glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of the European royalty during a time of grand celebrations and familial connections. The image, which is from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a reminder of the rich history and traditions that continue to shape the world today.
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