Hesse Collection (#41)

Germany, Rudesheim, Rhine River, Rhine Gorge, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Germany, Rudesheim, Rhine Gorge, flower fillled windows of Hotel Lindenwirt, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Mittelburg (Middle Castle) and Neckar River, Neckarsteinach, Hesse, Germany, Europe

The Mittelburg (Middle Castle) in Neckarsteinach, Hesse, Germany, Europe

View of the Neckar River and Neckarsteinach from Hinterburg Castle, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Marriage of Irene of Hesse and Henry of Prussia
The marriage of Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) to Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) on 24th May 1888 at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. Date: 1888

Princess Irene of Hesse crowned
Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) is crowned by the Empress at her marriage to Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) on 24th May 1888 at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. Date: 1888

Irene of Hesse marries Henry of Prussia
Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) and her husband Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) - married on 24th May 1888 in the Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin. Date: 1888

Marriage of Princess Victoria Melita & Ernst Ludwig of Hesse
In honour of the marriage between Princess Victoria Melita to Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse, four portraits depicting from top left (clockwise)

Royal wedding 1893 - opera visit before the marriage
The royal party at Covent Garden Opera, for the performance of Romeo and Juliet. From left to right: the Duke of York, Princess May of Teck(1867-1953), Grand Duke of Hesse

Marriage of Princess Victoria Melita & Ernst Ludwig of Hesse
Portraits of both Princess Victoria Melita and Prince Ernst Ludwigs parents. From top left (clockwise): The Duchess of Saxe Coburg and Gotha (Mother of the Bride)

Duke Sergei Alexandrovich and Elizabeth of Hesse
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth of Hesse and the Rhine (later Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia - Elizabeth Feodorovna Romanova - canonized as St)

Tsar Nicholas II and Princess Victoria Alix of Hesse
Portraits of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Princess Victoria Alix of Hesse, in honour of their recent engagement. Date: 1894

Drawing Room, St Clare, Isle of Wight
The Drawing Room at St Clare, the family home of the Vernon-Harcourts, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight. It was here that Princess Alice, third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria

Marriage of Princess Alice to Prince Louis
The marriage of Princess Alice, third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria, to Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt, in the dining room of Osborne House, the Royal residence on the Isle of Wight

Princess Victoria of Hesse and Prince Louis Battenberg
Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, later Victoria Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven (Victoria Alberta Elisabeth Mathilde Marie 18631950)

Royal wedding: Princess Victoria Melita & Prince Ernst Ludwig
The wedding cake and gifts presented to Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Prince Ernst Ludwig, Grand Duke of Hesse on occasion of their marriage on the 19th April 1894 in Coburg, Germany

Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929)
Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) and her husband Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) following their marriage on 24th May 1888 in Berlin. Date: 1888

Alice and Louis depart for Antwerp
The Royal yacht Victoria and Albert departs the Isle of Wight for Antwerp, carrying the newly married Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse on their way to Darmstadt

Zwingenberg Castle, Zwingenberg, Hesse, Germany
View of Zwingenberg Castle from across the River Neckar, in the town of Zwingenberg, in the state of Hesse, Germany. 2010

Royal wedding: Princess Victoria Melita & Prince Ernst Ludwig
The royal wedding of Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Prince Ernst Ludwig, Grand Duke of Hesse. Queen Victoria embraces the bride after the wedding ceremony. Date: 1894

Royal Wedding in Berlin
The marriage of Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) to Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) on 24th May 1888 at Charlottenburg Palace

Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt

St Clare, Isle of Wight
St Clare, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, the family seat of the Vernon-Harcourt family. A castellated mansion with extensive grounds and a view across to Portsmouth on the mainland

Marriage of Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna
The imperial wedding at St. Petersburg, showing the ceremony in the chapel of the Winter Palace. 1894

Alexandra Feodorovna, Empress of Russia
Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova, Empress of Russia (1872-1918). Born Princess Alix of Hesse and of the Rhine, she became the wife of Emperor Nicholas II in 1894. Date: circa 1894-1905

Alexandra Feodorovna Romanova, formerly Alix of Hesse; a portrait in honour of her wedding to Tsar Nicholas II of Russia on the 26th November 1894 Date: 1894

Germany - Eppstein
Eppstein, a town in the Main-Taunus-Kreis, in Hesse, Germany. Date: circa 1898

Rudesheim, Rhine Valley, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Assmannshausen, Rhine Valley, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Lorchhausen, Rhine Valley, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Assmannshausen, Rhine-Valley near Rudesheim, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Ehrenfels Castle near Rudesheim, Rhine Valley, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Euro Tower, home of European Central Bank, and Euro Symbol, Willy Brandt Platz, Frankfurt-am-Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Reconstructed half-timbered buildings and the Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen statue in Romerberg Square, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

City centre from above at dusk, Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Skyline and River Main in the early morning, Frankfurt-am-Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Half-timbered wood houses, Melsungen, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Interior of Zeil shopping center in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Frankfurts skyline and the Main river, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Paulskirche in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

The Messeturm, the skyscraper symbol of the Fair Trade Area in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Katharinenkirche in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

The Romerberg plaza one of the major landmarks in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, Europe

The Main River in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse. Germany, Europe

Medieval buildings in the Fischmarkt, Wetzlar, Hesse, High Taunus, Germany, Europe

The Imperial wedding at St. Petersburg
Guests pass up the grand staircase of the Winter Palace on their way to the wedding of Emperor Nicholas II to the Grand Duchess Alexandra Feodorovna, Princess Alix of Hesse. 26th November 1894

The Grand Duchess Sergius
Before marrying Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich of Russia in 1884, the Grand Duchess Sergius was Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Louise Alice of Hesse

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"Hesse: A Royal Legacy Unveiled" Step into the enchanting world of Hesse, where history and royalty intertwine to create a captivating tale. From the grandeur of the Royal Wedding in 1947 to tracing back the family tree, every corner reveals stories waiting to be discovered. Begin your journey with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, whose love story birthed a lineage that would shape generations. Their children became symbols of strength and unity, leaving an indelible mark on history. Wiesbaden's Marktplatz beckons you with its timeless charm. As you wander through this picturesque German town, immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Hesse. The Battenberg family's presence in 1906 adds another layer to this tapestry of nobility. Travel further and witness the union between British and Russian royal families at Osborne House. Here, bonds were forged amidst opulence as two dynasties intertwined their destinies. Princess Alice takes center stage alongside Grand Duke Louis of Hesse—a love story that transcends borders. Their union bridged Great Britain and Greece while leaving an everlasting legacy for both nations. Marvel at Princess Alice's grace as she embraces her Greek heritage within the realms of Hesse-Cassel. Her influence resonates throughout time as she becomes a symbol of strength for future generations. The half-timbered houses adorning Frankfurt's Roemerberg square invite you into their embrace. Justitia Fountain stands tall, reminding all who pass by about justice prevailing even amidst changing times—an emblematic sight from historic Hesse. Embrace the festive spirit at Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) in Frankfurt—where traditions come alive against a backdrop steeped in history. Immerse yourself in German culture as you explore stalls filled with delights that warm both heart and soul. Marburg unveils yet another treasure—a statue depicting St. George slaying a dragon on Market Square.