Marriage of Princess Victoria Melita & Ernst Ludwig of Hesse
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Marriage of Princess Victoria Melita & Ernst Ludwig of Hesse
Portraits of both Princess Victoria Melita and Prince Ernst Ludwigs parents. From top left (clockwise): The Duchess of Saxe Coburg and Gotha (Mother of the Bride); Duke Alfred of Saxe Coburg and Gotha (Father of the Bride); The Late Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse Darmstadt (Mother of the Bridegroom); and The Late Grand Duke Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt Date: 1894
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1894 Alice Bride Coburg Darmstadt Duchess Ernst Gotha Hesse Ludwig Melita Parents Royals Saxe
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In this elegant and historic photograph, we witness the union of two European royal families as Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha marries Prince Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt in 1894. The image showcases the portraits of the four parents involved in the marriage, arranged in a clockwise fashion from the top left. The Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, also known as Victoria Adelaide Maria Antonia, is depicted in the top left corner. She is the mother of the bride and was born a princess of the United Kingdom, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Her regal presence and refined beauty are evident in this portrait. To her right, we find her husband, Duke Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. He is the father of the bride and was born a prince of the United Kingdom, the second son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. His strong and determined expression conveys a sense of pride and protection. Moving clockwise, we encounter the late Grand Duchess Alice of Hesse-Darmstadt, who is depicted in the bottom left corner. She is the mother of the bridegroom and was born a grand duchess of Russia, the eldest daughter of Grand Duke Constantine Nikolayevich of Russia and Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Her gentle and serene expression radiates a sense of wisdom and nurturing. Lastly, we find the late Grand Duke Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt in the bottom right corner. He is the father of the bridegroom and was the reigning grand duke of Hesse-Darmstadt from 1877 until his death in 1892. His regal attire and stern expression convey a sense of authority and leadership. This photograph captures the rich history and complexity of European royalty in the late 19th century, as two families come together in the sacred bond of marriage. The portraits of the parents, each with their unique stories and lineages, add depth and intrigue to the image, making it a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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