Sie war 20. Er war 61. Die Ehe, die Europa schockierte
Geschichten gegen die Stille
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Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont was just 20 years old when she married the 61-year-old Dutch King William III – a monarch whose temper and difficult reputation were already well-known at European courts.
What initially appeared to be a purely dynastic marriage, however, developed quite differently. After the death of the male heirs to the throne, the future of the House of Orange-Nassau suddenly rested on Emma and her young daughter, Wilhelmina. The young German princess eventually became Regent of the Netherlands – and one of the key figures shaping the future of the Dutch monarchy.
This is the extraordinary story of a woman who was originally chosen to provide a dynasty with an heir – and who ultimately left behind its most important legacy.
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Sie war 20. Er war 61. Die Ehe, die Europa schockierte
Geschichten gegen die Stille
36,244 views
Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont was just 20 years old when she married the 61-year-old Dutch King William III – a monarch whose temper and difficult reputation were already well-known at European courts.
What initially appeared to be a purely dynastic marriage, however, developed quite differently. After the death of the male heirs to the throne, the future of the House of Orange-Nassau suddenly rested on Emma and her young daughter, Wilhelmina. The young German princess eventually became Regent of the Netherlands – and one of the key figures shaping the future of the Dutch monarchy.
This is the extraordinary story of a woman who was originally chosen to provide a dynasty with an heir – and who ultimately left behind its most important legacy.