MARIE (1875-1938, Princess of Great Britain, daughter of Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, 1843-1900, and Queen of Ferdinand I of Romania)

Postcard Photo signed and dated addressed to Miss B Annie Smith "c/o la Princess G. V. Bibesco, Chateau de Posada, ... Prakova", the home of Princess Marthe BIBESCO (1886-1973, Romanian-French Writer and Hostess) the image shows the Princess full length in profile, standing on a balcony looking at the view, 2 sides card with address on the verso, 5½" x 3½", no place, 10th July

On 10th January 1893, Marie and Ferdinand were married at Sigmaringen Castle in three ceremonies: one civil, one Catholic (Ferdinand's religion) and one Anglican. The first years of their marriage were not particularly easy, and Marie would later tell her husband that "it is such a shame that we had to waste so many years of our youth just to learn how to live together!"

Item Date:  1904

Stock No:  39434      £425

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