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".
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
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.
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
related to the family of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. In fact King Leopold I of Belgium
was the uncle of both Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Prince Albert.
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