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Bonn, Germany - The Electoral Palace, now the University
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Bonn, Germany - The Electoral Palace, now the University
Bonn, Germany - The Electoral Palace, now the University - featuring inset embossed profile portraits of Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and his first wife Empress Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein and a photographic inset portrait of their son, Crown Prince Wilhelm (1882-1951). The card commemorates Friedrich Wilhelm becoming Crown Prince in 1906. Date: 1906
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Augusta Bonn Electoral Empress Friedrich Kaiser Royals Schleswig Holstein University Wilhelm
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This beautiful photograph print showcases the Electoral Palace in Bonn, Germany, which holds significant historical importance as the residence of the electors of Cologne and later the seat of the Prussian Rhine Province. In this image, the palace is adorned with embossed profile portraits of Kaiser Wilhelm II and his first wife, Empress Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, along with a photographic inset portrait of their eldest son, Crown Prince Wilhelm. The occasion commemorated by this print is the investigature of Friedrich Wilhelm as Crown Prince of Germany on June 18, 1906. Friedrich Wilhelm, who was born on January 27, 1882, was the eldest son of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Augusta Victoria. His investigature marked the formal recognition of his position as the heir apparent to the German Empire. The event was a grand affair, attended by dignitaries and members of the royal family from across Europe. Kaiser Wilhelm II, who ruled the German Empire from 1888 until his abdication in 1918, was known for his authoritarian rule and his controversial foreign policies, which contributed to the outbreak of World War I. Empress Augusta Victoria, a Danish princess, was a beloved figure among the German people, known for her charitable works and her dedication to her family. Their son, Crown Prince Wilhelm, who was born in the Electoral Palace in Bonn, went on to serve in the German Navy during World War I and later became the last Reichsfeldmarschall (Reich Marshal) of the German armed forces. This photograph print is a fascinating glimpse into the history of the German monarchy and the events that shaped the early 20th century. The image of the Electoral Palace, adorned with the portraits of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Empress Augusta Victoria, and Crown Prince Wilhelm, is a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of Bonn and Germany as a whole.
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