The disillusions of a crown princess

By Catherine Radziwiłł

Subjects: Biography, German Court and Courtiers, Hohenzollerns, Royal Family, Royal Marriage

Description: The life story of Cecilie, former Crown Princess of German. Chapters include: - Family background on both maternal and paternal side - Her upbringing - Situation leading to her bethrothal and marriage - New life as Crown Princess - Domestic fight and physical assault leading to Cecilie ranaway from her matrimonial palace - Crown Prince indifferences and abuses to her - Under protection of the Emperor - Wedding of her sister in law - The beginning of war - After the abdication of Wilhelm II - Divorce summon from ex crown prince and applying for protection of law