Royalty
LÉOPOLD II ANNOUNCES THE MARRIAGE OF HIS NIECE
LÉOPOLD II
(1835-1909, from 1865 King of the Belgians, his backing of Sir H. M. STANLEY led to the founding of the Belgian Congo)
Finely penned Document signed, in French with translation, to the President of Peru,
(Nicolás de Piérola, 1839-1913, President 1879-1881 (Dictator) and 1895-1899), announcing the marriage of his niece, Princess Henriette, (1870-1948, daughter of the king's brother Philippe, Count of Flanders), to Prince Emanuel d'Orléans, (1872-1931, Duke of Vendôme) on the 12th February, he is sure the President will share his satisfaction at this happy event, and wishing prosperity to Peru, 1 side 4to. and conjugate blank, Brussels, 14th February
Item Date: 1896
Stock No. 52553