King Frederick William Iii Collection

Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810), 1879. Creator: Richter, Gustav (Karl Ludwig) (1823-1884)
Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810), 1879. Private Collection

Verbotenism (engraving)
2788282 Verbotenism (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Verbotenism. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland (Cecil Palmer and Hayward)

Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810) and Napoleon I (1769-1821) at Tilsit in 1807 during the signing of the second
725465 Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810) and Napoleon I (1769-1821) at Tilsit in 1807 during the signing of the second treaty of Tilsit (colour litho) by Rohling

Fiftieth Anniversary of the Restoration of the Rhenish Provinces to Germany (engraving)
1610344 Fiftieth Anniversary of the Restoration of the Rhenish Provinces to Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Military Triumph at Berlin, unveiling the Statue of King Frederick William III (engraving)
1625780 The Military Triumph at Berlin, unveiling the Statue of King Frederick William III (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Triumph at Berlin)

Frederick William III of Prussia (engraving)
726079 Frederick William III of Prussia (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick William III, King of Prussia. Engraved by T. Johnson)

The great feast of the three allied monarchs at Teplitz (Teplice) on 2 September 1813. From a private collection

Reception of the Emperor Alexander at Memel by their majesties Frederick William and Louisa of Prussia, 1807. From a private collection

Near the ashes of Frederick the Great. Tsar Alexander I, King Frederick William III and Louise of Prussia in the night of 4th No, 1806. From a private collection

Tsar Alexander I and King Frederick William III before the troops, ca 1813. Artist
Tsar Alexander I and King Frederick William III before the troops, ca 1813. From a private collection

Queen Luise with her sons in Luisenwahl Park, c. 1886. Creator: Steffeck, Carl (1818-1890)
Queen Luise with her sons in Luisenwahl Park, c.1886. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Meeting of the Emperor of Russia, the King of Prussia and the Crown Prince of Sweden, 1813. Private Collection

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia (1803-1892) and Prince Albert of Prussia (1809-1872), 1810s. Artist: Anonymous
Princess Alexandrine of Prussia (1803-1892) and Prince Albert of Prussia (1809-1872), 1810s. Found in the collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

Prince Regent, William III of Prussia, Alexander I, General Blucher and Hetman Platov review troops Artist: Sauerweid
Prince Regent, William III of Prussia, Alexander I, General Blucher and Hetman Platov review troops in Hyde Park, June 20, 1814, 1815. From a private collection

The Meeting Between Luise of Prussia and the Crown Prince Alexander of Russia in Memel, 1805. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810), 1802. Artist: Grassi, Jozef (1757-1838)
Portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810), 1802. Found in the collection of the Stiftung Preuszische Schlosser und Garten Berlin-Brandenburg

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King Frederick William III of Prussia, a prominent figure in European history, witnessed both triumphs and challenges during his reign. His rule coincided with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, as depicted in the engraving of Queen Louise of Prussia and Napoleon at Tilsit during the signing of the second treaty. Despite facing adversity, such as Verbotenism and territorial losses, he successfully restored the Rhenish Provinces to Germany after fifty years. The military prowess is showcased in an engraving capturing the grand unveiling of his statue at Berlin. This monument symbolizes his dedication to protecting Prussian interests. The great feast held at Teplitz further highlights his diplomatic skills by bringing together three allied monarchs: Tsar Alexander I, Emperor Alexander I, and himself. Queen Luise's influence on her sons is beautifully portrayed in a photograph taken in Luisenwahl Park. Her untimely death deeply affected King Frederick William III and their children but left a lasting legacy on their upbringing. During this tumultuous period, significant meetings took place between key leaders like Tsar Alexander I and King Frederick William III before troops were deployed for battle. These encounters aimed to strengthen alliances against common enemies. Princess Alexandrine's marriage to Prince Albert demonstrates how royal families sought strategic unions amidst political turmoil. Their union would later contribute to shaping future generations within Europe's ruling houses. Through these historical depictions spanning various events from treaties to family moments, we gain insight into King Frederick William III's life as a ruler navigating through turbulent times while striving for stability and prosperity for Prussia.