All About Royal Families

November 24th. 1615 marks the birth of Philip William of Neuburg at the New Palace in Giessen (Germany). Philip William, Elector Palatine - Source picture: Wikipedia His parents were Wolfgang Wilhelm, Count of Palatine and Neuburg and Magdalene of Bavaria. Philip William was a member of the noble House of Wittelsbach. As a child he lived in Düsseldorf and Neuburg. From 1630 plans were made to find a suitable wife for him. Finally he married on June 8th. 1642 Anna Catherine Constance Vasa of Poland, daughter of King Sigismund III of Poland. She brought a considerable dowry in jewels and cash. On July 18th. 1645, Anna Catherine gave birth to a son, who died the same day. She died on October 8th. 1651. On September 3rd. 1653 Philip William married Landgravine Elisabeth of Hesse-Darmstadt. They had 17 children together and the marriage  was extremely happy and lasted 37 years. In 1685 Philip William inherited the Electorate of the Palatine fr

Descendants of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and her husband,  Prince Albert, always interested me a lot. November 21st. 1840 is therefore an important day. Their eldest child was born:  Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa. The princess was born three weeks early and her father, Prince Albert was present at her birth. This used to be very special. In 1841 she received the title: Princes Royal. In the family she was known as Vicky. Prince Albert and his eldest daughter - Source picture: Wikipedia The education of Victoria was closely followed by her parents. She became very intelligent, unlike her brother. At the age of five, Victoria was taught to read and write by her governess. The little princes also spoke French with her French nursery maid. On January 25th. 1858 the Princess Royal married Prince Frederick William of Prussia.  Their marriage was both a love match and a dynastic alliance. They had 8 children. On March 9th. 1888 Victoria became

November 20th. 1805 marks an important moment in the history of opera. On that day Fidelio was first performed at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna (Austria). Fidelio - Source picture: Wikipedia Fidelio went to several versions before achieving full success. This was hindered by the fact that Vienna was under French military occupation. Most of the audience were French military officers.  In 1814 (see the picture) van Beethoven revised his opera again. The new performance took place on May 23rd. 1814 with in the audience a young Franz Schubert.  The opera tells the story of Leonore, disguised as prison guard 'Fidelio', saved her husband from death in a political prison. On next youtube link , you can listen to the overture. 

November 19th. 1597 marks the birth of a very noble girl, called Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate. Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate - Source picture: Wikipedia She was the daughter of Frederick IV, Elector Palatine and  Louise Juliana of Orange-Nassau. Her brother Frederick became famous as Winter King of Bohemia. In 1616 a marriage was arranged to unite two Protestant dynasties. Elizabeth Charlotte married George William, Elector of Brandenburg. They had 3 children, two daughters and a son. Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate died on April 26th. 1660 at the age of 62 in Crossen (now located in Poland).