Grand Duke Of Hesse Collection

Prince Leopold laying the Foundation-Stone of a new infirmary at Bishop's Waltham, Hants., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Prince Leopold laying the Foundation-Stone of the Royal Albert Infirmary at Bishop's Waltham, Hants., 1864. 'The little town of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire

The Louisen Platz (or Square), Darmstadt, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Louisen Platz (or Square), Darmstadt, [Germany], 1862. The Grand Ducal Palace, the Ludwig Monument, the Hotel Traube, palace occupied by Prince

His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1862. Creator: Unknown
His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt, 1862. Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse, married Princess Alice, a daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

King Edward VII at Homburg, His Majesty leaving for a Ride upon his Automobile
1629034 King Edward VII at Homburg, His Majesty leaving for a Ride upon his Automobile, in Company with the Grand Duke of Hesse (engraving) by Begg

The Royal Wedding at Coburg, Her Majesty the Queen embracing the Bride after the Wedding Ceremony (engraving)
1604733 The Royal Wedding at Coburg, Her Majesty the Queen embracing the Bride after the Wedding Ceremony (engraving) by Wilson

The Queens Eightieth Birthday Celebrations at Windsor, after the Review, the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards passing
1598926 The Queens Eightieth Birthday Celebrations at Windsor, after the Review, the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards passing the Queen on their Way to Barracks (litho) by Begg

Prince Louis of Hesse, 1860-69. Creator: L. Hse & Company
Prince Louis of Hesse, 1860-69. [Portrait of Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine]. Albumen print

Royal Wedding of Princess Alice and Louis of Hesse (engraving)
1619719 Royal Wedding of Princess Alice and Louis of Hesse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Wedding of Princess Alice and Louis of Hesse)

The late Empress Frederick (b / w photo)
1629022 The late Empress Frederick (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Empress Frederick)

The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Bridal Trousseau (engraving)
1604711 The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Bridal Trousseau (engraving) by Pilotell, Georges Labadie (1844-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Bridal Trousseau)

The Wedding Gifts (b / w photo)
1604743 The Wedding Gifts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding Gifts. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 April 1894)

The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Wedding Party (b / w photo)
1605293 The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Wedding Party (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Wedding Party)

The Coronation of the Czar, Some Celebrities at Moscow (b / w photo)
1605400 The Coronation of the Czar, Some Celebrities at Moscow (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of the Czar)

The late Grand Duke Louis of Hesse, KG (engraving)
1614764 The late Grand Duke Louis of Hesse, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Grand Duke Louis of Hesse, KG)

The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Wedding Breakfast in the Throne Room of the Castle of Ehrenburg
1604730 The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Wedding Breakfast in the Throne Room of the Castle of Ehrenburg, 19 April 1894 (engraving) by Prior

The Royal Marriage at Coburg (b / w photo)
1604920 The Royal Marriage at Coburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Marriage at Coburg)

The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Ceremony in the Chapel (engraving)
1604919 The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Ceremony in the Chapel (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding at Coburg)

The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Hesse-Darmstadt (b / w photo)
1604727 The Royal Wedding at Coburg, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Hesse-Darmstadt (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Royal Visitors and Representatives of Royalty at the Queens Diamond Jubilee (b / w photo)
1597570 Royal Visitors and Representatives of Royalty at the Queens Diamond Jubilee (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The late Grand Duke of Hesse (engraving)
1064429 The late Grand Duke of Hesse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Grand Duke of Hesse)

Prince Ernest Louis Charles Albert William (engraving)
1056083 Prince Ernest Louis Charles Albert William (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Ernest Louis Charles Albert William)

Royal Wedding in Coburg (engraving)
1604739 Royal Wedding in Coburg (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Wedding in Coburg)

The Royal Wedding at Coburg (engraving)
1604735 The Royal Wedding at Coburg (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding at Coburg)

The Royal Party at the Opera, Tuesday, 4 July (engraving)
1627268 The Royal Party at the Opera, Tuesday, 4 July (engraving) by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Party at the Opera, Tuesday, 4 July)

The Royal Marriage at Darmstadt (engraving)
1061590 The Royal Marriage at Darmstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Marriage at Darmstadt)

The Wedding of Nicholas II, Czar of Russia (litho)
1107874 The Wedding of Nicholas II, Czar of Russia (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding of Nicholas II, Czar of Russia)

Ernest Louis, the New Grand Duke of Hesse (b / w photo)
1614765 Ernest Louis, the New Grand Duke of Hesse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest Louis, the New Grand Duke of Hesse)

The Royal Wedding at Coburg (engraving)
1604729 The Royal Wedding at Coburg (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding at Coburg)

Princess Victoria Melita and the Grand Duke of Hesse (b / w photo)
1604725 Princess Victoria Melita and the Grand Duke of Hesse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Victoria Melita and the Grand Duke of Hesse)

The Queens Birthday Celebration at Windsor, Performance of "Lohengrin"before Her Majesty by the Covent Garden
1598925 The Queens Birthday Celebration at Windsor, Performance of " Lohengrin" before Her Majesty by the Covent Garden Opera Company (litho) by Forestier

Betrothal of the Grand Duke of Hesse and Princess Victoria of Edinburgh (b / w photo)
1604447 Betrothal of the Grand Duke of Hesse and Princess Victoria of Edinburgh (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

HRH the Late Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse, KG (engraving)
1056061 HRH the Late Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse, KG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH the Late Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse, KG)

The Recent Visit of the Duke of Albany to Germany (engraving)
1054860 The Recent Visit of the Duke of Albany to Germany (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince Ernest Louis Charles Albert William, Grand Duke of Hesse (engraving)
1064218 Prince Ernest Louis Charles Albert William, Grand Duke of Hesse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Ernest Louis Charles Albert William)

A Royal Family Group, 10 March 1863, (c1897). Artist: E&S Woodbury
A Royal Family Group, 10 March 1863, (c1897). Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse, Princess Helena, The Queen, Princess Beatrice, Princess Royal

Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt (1806-1877). Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

H. S. H The Grand Duke of Hesse, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.S.H The Grand Duke of Hesse, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

The Grand Duke of Hesse, late 19th century. Hesse (Hessen in German) is a region of west-central Germany

Prince Louis of Hesse, 19th century. Artist: DJ Pound
Prince Louis of Hesse, 19th century. Louis IV (1837-1892) became the fourth Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine in 1877. He married Princess Alice, Queen Victorias third child, on 1st July 1862

Ernest Louis I, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, 1896. Ernest Louis of Hesse (1868-1937) was the fourth child of Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse and Princess Alice of the United Kingdom

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The Grand Duke of Hesse: A Royal Figure in the Spotlight In the enchanting town of Homburg, King Edward VII finds himself accompanied by none other than the esteemed Grand Duke of Hesse. The two dignitaries embark on a thrilling ride upon an automobile, showcasing their shared love for modern technology and adventure. Amidst the grandeur and splendor of Coburg, we witness a momentous occasion - the royal wedding. Her Majesty, Queen Victoria herself, embraces the radiant bride after a heartfelt ceremony. Love and joy fill the air as Princess Alice ties her destiny with Prince Louis of Hesse. Windsor comes alive to celebrate Her Majesty's eightieth birthday. Following an impressive review, the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards pass by Queen Victoria on their way to barracks. Loyalty and devotion are palpable as they pay homage to their beloved monarch. Prince Louis of Hesse remains etched in history from 1860-69, his legacy captured beautifully by L. Hse & Company. His influence reverberates through time as he leaves an indelible mark on society. Returning once again to Coburg's regal atmosphere, we bear witness to another royal union - this time between Princess Alice and Prince Louis of Hesse. Their wedding day is immortalized in engravings that depict elegance personified. A somber moment arises with a black-and-white photograph capturing memories of Empress Frederick's untimely passing. Though tinged with sadness, it serves as a reminder that even royalty faces life's trials. Delving deeper into Coburg's fairy tale-like ambiance reveals glimpses into various aspects surrounding this majestic event. From exquisite bridal trousseaus to captivating wedding gifts and heartwarming snapshots of the entire wedding party - every detail speaks volumes about opulence and tradition. Traveling beyond borders brings us face-to-face with some celebrities at Moscow during Czar Nicholas II's coronation.