Emperor Wilhelm II in Ostend
On 2 August 1890, Emperor Wilhem II of Germany visited his 'uncle' King Leopold II of Belgium in Oostende (Ostend). Emperor Wilhelm II painting Source picture: Wikipedia The Emperor travelled with his boat "the Hohenzollern". own picture of Ostend The city of Ostend and King Leopold II made lot of hoopla about this important royal visit. They went from the railway station to the royal chalet. railway station of Ostend - Own picture the royal chalet of Ostend - Own picture Later that day, a concert at the Kursaal was given in honor of the Emperor, a banquet at the Townhall also took place and the day ended with a défilé and fireworks. the old Kursaal of Ostend (picture taken at the Royal palace of Ostend) Wellingtonrenbaan of Ostend (horses) - own picture Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany liked the sea very much. In fact as a Crown Prince he had once been naked in the sea near Mariakerke in Ostend. Family ties Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany was throug...