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Tatler portrait of King Manuel of Portugal & his mother
Tatler portrait of King Manuel of Portugal with his mother, Queen Amelie, entitled A Marriageable Monarch. The King was planning a visit to England for a possible matrimonial announcement of extreme interest, but it seems he was in poor health at the time.
27th October 1909
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A Marriageable Monarch: King Manuel of Portugal and His Mother, Queen Amélie (October 27, 1909) This striking portrait captures the regal presence of King Manuel of Portugal and his mother, Queen Amélie, as they posed for a Tatler magazine photograph in 1909. The image, titled "A Marriageable Monarch," was taken during a time when King Manuel was planning a visit to England for a potential matrimonial announcement of great interest. King Manuel, the eldest son of King Louis I of Portugal and Queen Maria Pia of Savoy, ascended to the throne in 1908 following his father's death. At the time of this portrait, he was only 20 years old and still unmarried. The prospect of an alliance with the British royal family through a marriage to a princess was an exciting possibility, and the Portuguese monarchy eagerly anticipated the visit. However, King Manuel's health was a concern. He had been diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1895 and had undergone several treatments, which left him with a weakened constitution. His doctors advised him to avoid long journeys and public engagements, making the planned trip to England uncertain. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his health, King Manuel and Queen Amélie exude an air of confidence and regality in this portrait. Queen Amélie, a popular and beloved figure in Portugal, offers her son her support and guidance, while Manuel gazes intently at the viewer with a determined expression. The elegant attire, opulent setting, and the mother-son bond on display further emphasize the royal status of the subjects. This evocative portrait serves as a snapshot of a pivotal moment in Portuguese and European royal history, capturing the hopes, dreams, and challenges faced by the young monarch and his mother during a time of uncertainty and anticipation.
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