Hohenberg Collection

Gertrude Anne of Hohenberg, queen of King Rudolf I of Germany, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912594 Gertrude Anne of Hohenberg, queen of King Rudolf I of Germany, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Gertrude Anne of Hohenberg, 1225-1281, queen of King Rudolf I of Germany)

Gertrude Anne of Hohenberg, queen of King Rudolf
Gertrude Anne of Hohenberg, 1225-1281, queen of King Rudolf I of Germany, and her son Charles, d.1276. Kaiserin Anna Gertraud, Karl. From her tomb in Basel Minster

Costumes of the 13th century. A prince and two knights swearing allegiance to a king, the investiture of a knight, a wedding ceremony, and a king with crown over chainmail armour

The Library, Admont Abbey, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Library, Admont Abbey, Austria, c1935. The Baroque library at Admont Abbey is the largest monastic library in the world

Imperial staircase, St Florian Monastery, Sankt Florian, Upper Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Imperial staircase, St Florian Monastery, Sankt Florian, Upper Austria, c1935. Balustrade decorated with marble chuerubs, with decorative plasterwork and ceiling frescoes by Bartolomeo Altomonte

Map of the City of London, Southwark and part of Westminster, 1572

Map of the City of London and City of Westminster with four figures in the foreground, (c1572?). Heraldic shield on left depicts the Tudor royal arms and shield on left depicts the City of London arms

Windsor Castle, (1902). Illustration after a pen and ink drawing by Hoefnagel or Hogenberg, in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his family, c1910 (c1920). The Archduke and Archduchesss assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 precipitated the First World War

Princess Sophie Chotek, Duchess of Hohenberg
Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg and wife of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Sophie was not received at many European courts due to her status as morganatic wife of the Archduke

Archduke Franz Ferdinand & family, visit to England, 1913
Page from The Sketch documenting the forthcoming visit of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his family (his wife, the Duchess of Hohenberg and three children, Prince Maximilian)

Franz Ferdinand Archduke Of Austria And His Wife Sophie, Duchess Of Hohenberg Moments Before They Were Assassinated In Sarajevo On June 28, 1914

The Police Arresting Gavrilo Princip, 1894 -1918. Bosnian Serb Who Assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand Of Austria And His Wife, Sophie, Duchess Of Hohenberg, In Sarajevo On 28 June 1914

Franz Ferdinand, 1863a

Archduke Franz Ferdinand bound for England, November 1913
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, pictured on board the channel steamer, Le Nord, en route for England, November 1913. On the right is his wife, Sophie

Arrival of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in England, 1913
Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife the Duchess of Hohenberg, arrive in England for a visit to King George V and Queen Mary at Windsor in November 1913

Duchess of Hohenberg, consort of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg and wife of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, who visited England in the autumn of 1913 and was received by King George V

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"Hohenberg: A Tale of Royalty, Tragedy, and Legacy" In the early 20th century, Princess Sophie Chotek captured hearts as she became the Duchess of Hohenberg, marrying Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Their love story blossomed amidst political tensions and societal expectations. The year was 1913 when Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his family embarked on a momentous visit to England. The royal couple's presence enchanted crowds with their grace and elegance, leaving an indelible mark on British society. November 1913 marked another significant chapter in their lives as Archduke Franz Ferdinand set sail for England. Little did they know that fate had something sinister in store for them. Tragically, on June 28th, 1914, Sarajevo witnessed one of history's most infamous assassinations. Gavrilo Princip mercilessly ended the lives of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his beloved wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg. This act ignited a chain reaction that would plunge Europe into the depths of World War I. Despite their untimely demise, the memory of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie lives on through lithographs capturing their regal essence. These images serve as a poignant reminder of a love cut short by tragedy but forever etched in history. It also holds other tales within its name - Gertrude Anne's reign as queen alongside King Rudolf showcases the enduring power associated with this noble lineage. Delving deeper into history reveals glimpses into medieval times through costumes from the 13th century. These garments transport us back to an era where knights roamed gallantly across lands ruled by lords bearing titles like Hohenberg. Austria itself boasts architectural marvels such as Admont Abbey's Library or St Florian Monastery's Imperial staircase - testaments to grandeur preserved throughout centuries despite changing tides.