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Queen Louise & King Christian IX

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kmerov:
Yes i have that book to, and like it as well  :).
It also gives many details on how Christian IX came to be heir to the throne, and the varius candidates prior to that happening.  

grandduchessella:

--- Quote ---I think there were so many things to like & admire about Louise & Christian, and their family.

I remember reading that she was present when Olga N. was born and helped AF through the labor, and the child was born in her bedroom, to honor her, by the parents.

 
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I had looked up some info in A Lifelong Passion and it doesn't mention her presence in any of the diary entries or letters.  ???  It mentions MF and Ella  as being with her the entire time.

When 'Amama' died Alix wrote that as he travelled to Denmark for the funeral, it was their first separation since they married. [Irene had just travelled to see her and she didn't feel she could leave] Alix doesn't seem close to the family at all and most of her long letter details her own woe at being separated from Nicky and rather grudgingly accepts that others need him at this time. She wrote that her 'absence won't be regretted there by any of the rest, as I am still somewhat a stranger amongst them all--and now they want to have only those there whom they were accustomed to see around poor Amama.'

Nicky wrote that his 'astonishment was great when on landing I was met by dear Apapa, Mama and the whole family. They all looked more cheery and less worn out than I imagined. As soon as we drove up to the house, they led me into the bedroom where stands the coffin, shut up, and surrounded by masses of flowers and wreaths which looks very pretty. Still I must say it seems sad to me to think that the body does not remain in a church near by--I htink it woudl be preferable in every respect. Poor Apapa looks remarkably fresh, he goes into that room constantly and then takes long long walks--to which of course the family accompanies him. The reason of the delay of the funeral is that everything concerning the burial, black cloth garments, cataflaque etc. have been lost in a fire that occured some 12 years ago and the ceremonials have disappeared! Apapa wants the funeral to be a state ceremony and they therefore need such a long time to get these preparations ready. When I come back I shall tell all I have heard from Mama and the others about poor Amama's last days--touchingly sad!! '

Janet_W.:
Just scanned the Danish listing and I don't see another thread specifically for Queen Louise and King Christian, but if there is one, I apologize . . .

At any rate, I am so glad this particular thread was started, because whenever I've read about Alix or Minnie's early years, their parents have been treated as something of a footnote, and generally all that's been said is that they were loving but rather empty-headed, lacking responsibility, etc., etc. I've never quite understood where all this came from--especially considering that later on quite a lot of energy was expended in visits to "Amama" and "Apapa"--so perhaps posters with a better knowledge of the subject can enlighten us.  

My guess is that one of the reasons Louise and Christian have been disparaged has something to do with one of their daughters becoming sexually active and subsequently conceiving a baby out of wedlock. Any thoughts on this?

kmerov:
Thank you GDElla for posting this info. I have never read a first hand record on the days after Louises death.

Does anyone know if Queen Louise attended the wedding of Nicky and Alex? I know Christian IX was there, supporting MF.

kmerov:
I didnt see a thread on them either, but you never know!

I think its right that they didnt have great political intelligense, but they had great responsibility. The danish books all describe them very positive, especially Queen Louise.
I dont know if Thyras daughter has something to do with them being described as you mentioned, but i have only read rather good comments on them.
I know that Queen Victoria didnt like them very much, but i dont know why that is.
Someone else?

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