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The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families
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The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families
The youngest daughters of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia, the Princesses Sophie and Margarete of Prussia with their husbands and children at Friedrichshof in 1904. Sophie is in the darker dress, standing beside her husband Constantine, Duke of Sparta. Margarete ( Mossy ) is on the right, next to her husband Friedrich Karl of Hesse-Cassel. The children are, from the left, George of Greece (standing), Philipp of Hesse-Cassel, Helen of Greece, Maximilian of Hesse-Cassel, Paul of Greece (behind, in a dress), Wolfgang of Hsse-Cassel, directly in front of his elder brother Friedrich Wilhelm, Alexander of Greece in front of Richard of Hesse-Cassel and Christoph of Hesse-Cassel. Margarete was unusual in that out of her six sons, four of them were sets of twins
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In this photograph, taken at Friedrichshof in 1904, we find the youngest daughters of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia, Princesses Sophie and Margarete, posing with their husbands and children. The sisters, both dressed elegantly, stand side by side. Princess Sophie, in a darker dress, is seen next to her husband, Constantine, Duke of Sparta. Princess Margarete, affectionately known as "Mossy," is on the right, with her husband, Friedrich Karl of Hesse-Cassel. The children in the photograph are an intriguing mix of the Greek and Hesse-Cassel royal families. From left to right, we see George of Greece, standing tall; Philipp and Wolfgang of Hesse-Cassel; Helen, Princess of Greece and Denmark; Maximilian, Paul, and Alexander of Hesse-Cassel; and Christoph of Hesse-Cassel. Margarete's family was unusual in that four of her six sons were sets of twins. The photograph captures the charm and character of each child, with their varying ages and expressions adding depth to the image. Princess Sophie and Margarete were the daughters of Victoria, Princess Royal, who was the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Their presence here at Friedrichshof reflects the complex web of royal connections that existed between European monarchies during this period. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these royal families, offering a glimpse into their daily lives and relationships. The image has a historical significance, as it captures a moment in time when the lives of the Greek and Hesse-Cassel royal families were intertwined.
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