Can anyone tell me who is the "Fräulein" Marie mentions in her biography who was living with them in Coburg and became very close to her mother?
Can anyone tell me who is the "Fräulein" Marie mentions in her biography who was living with them in Coburg and became very close to her mother?
"Fräulein" was Esperanza von Truchsess von Weltzhausen, from impoverished junker family of a Prussian origin. She became a governess in 1887, and in 1889 married Alfred-junior's tutor, Dr.Rolfs. In 1893 both Rolfs and Esperanza left the Coburg court thanks to efforts of Duke Alfred. Actually it was Rolfs who was dismissed, his wife just followed him.
Why was Dr. Rolfs dismissed and where did he go afterwards with his wife ? :o
With Nando I think...yes
I think the first one was taken years later than the one below. She looked much older in the photo.the first one is called " The Queen and the volunteer nurses " but not the year. It could be from a commemoration ,years later
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a large family maybe 1924
That last one is from Mignon`s wedding, right?
I have a question: where is the topic on the portraits of the Romanian Royals...I cannot find it. :-(
Queens Marie of Romania and Marie of Yugoslavia in Longchamps :Quote
It looks more like Elisabeth to me..
With Elizabeth 1925: and this one looks like MignonQuote
Any small busts of Missy for sale ?
That is one dramatic headpiece!
What is she holding? Was it a model of something (looks like a cathedral), or was it actually a box of some sort?
I have very, very little interest in this Queen, but I have always felt that she hoped that she had the flair to replicate "romanticized" accessories and stances/poses of the Mediaeval/Byzantine periods in costume, crowns, photographic sessions, etc.
IMO, as to the box held, it could potentially represent a model (as shown in true Mediaeval/Byzantine art of the periods) of the financially-backed donation of an actual church from herself or the royal family. Potentially it could also be a reliquary of some sort.
In humour (though no one has suggested such), surely she would not be so ostentatious as to display her own jewelry box ! Regards, AP.
And we have absolutely no interest in your opinion whatsoever! :)Many thanks for exercising your individual right of comment! I'm glad it caught your attention and added some color to your day! Apropos, your use of the regal "We" gave me MY laugh ! Regards, AP.I have very, very little interest in this Queen, but I have always felt that she hoped that she had the flair to replicate "romanticized" accessories and stances/poses of the Mediaeval/Byzantine periods in costume, crowns, photographic sessions, etc.
IMO, as to the box held, it could potentially represent a model (as shown in true Mediaeval/Byzantine art of the periods) of the financially-backed donation of an actual church from herself or the royal family. Potentially it could also be a reliquary of some sort.
In humour (though no one has suggested such), surely she would not be so ostentatious as to display her own jewelry box ! Regards, AP.
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Another pose from famous sitting :-)
That was a DRAMA QUEEN at her best !
Hi,
Wow, she looks like something out of the 11th century, not the 19th or 20th!!!!!!!
One might think she was Anna of Kiev, wife of France's Henry I and mother of Philip I......
Larry
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Actually Winston's Churchill's mother Jennie once dressed as Theodora in fancy dress ball. Missy knew Lady Randolph Churchill well...
BTW, The Dearest Missy book is amazing, in my opinion. It provides such interesting insights! I’ve only reached page 55 but what a fascinating read it is! I absolutely adore it!
I'm guessing from the top picture - Marie,?,Victoria Melita,Margaret,Nicholas,?, and Ernie. Girls in front Elisabeth and one of the Grand Duchesses?
Does anyone know if this is right?
Which archievs these photos belonged to ? Who holds the copyrights to them ?
Crown Princess Marie dressed as a flower, Bucharest, 1895
I like very much that 'flower' session! Wonder how many photos were taken then...Thanks, Laura, for sharing!
Where on earth did you get that wonderful photo of Marie & Victoria Melita? I had seen most of the photos from that session of her alone but never even thought that someone else was part of it! Is it from a book or magazine? There seemed to be some writing showing through. If so, that's one to add!
A magazine (Munsey's?) once did an article using some from this sitting--I think it was Beautiful Women and Barbaric Jewels or something like that.
The flower one of the head has been in postcards. The one with the dress (or full size) has not been seen since.
typical shot of the time.
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Indeed. It showed that she was a heavy smoker too...
Crown Princess Marie - A photograph taken by her husband before the war
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This picture is so amazing. How photogenic she was. Isn't that a century tree she's against? These plants, you wonder why they are't used my in symbolism with how strong they are.
There is a 'big" difference born royal than born titled. Missy's mother used her leverage (as daughter, sister & aunt of the Tsar) to help Missy in her troubles. Diana was left defenseless. That is why I always think Royals should marry Royals.
George did not love or desire May, but was almost forced upon him. They developed a relationship, but unlike someone like Missy, she always obeyed her husband unlike Missy or even Queen Alexandra. I think Missy can bring Georgie out and less into himself.
I think it is highly speculative that Missy would have affairs if she had married Georgie. Nando was a virtual stranger and never a good fit. I think May allowed George to be his more selfish self, while a more independent Missy would have forced him out of his comfort zone. One must remember that May always felt insignificant as a poor morganetic princess, and never able to fend for herself (even being bullied by the acid tongued and jealous sister-in-law,Victoria of Wales). Missy would have no problem asserting herself. Had she married George, the loss would only be to Romania.
As to whether a marriage to George would have worked, there are indeed too many variables to predict, but I fear it would have turned out rather like Charles and Diana. George was nearly 10 years older than Marie, and distinctly middle-aged in temperament, at a time when Marie was still a teenager. At that point in her life, a steady mature man might well have seemed an ideal marriage partner, but I think she would have got bored with George and then the affairs would have started.
Ann
Yes. The last time I checked it was US $ 360. I think at least go for US $ 2000.
But why eBay? Many well-known international auction houses would be quite happy to have this item !! Regards. AP.
I don`t know if it was already posted. The baby is probable Ileana. I like the body language of Carol and Lisabeta ( 1 km. apart!!!)
Princess Marie in 1890:
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