Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

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Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (Leopold Charles Edward George Albert; 19 July 1884 – 6 March 1954) was the last reigning Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, a title he held from 1900 until 1918. He was a member of the House of Wettin and a grandson of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Charles Edward was born at Claremont House near Esher in Surrey, England. He was the posthumous son of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, the youngest son of Queen Victoria, and Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont. His father died before he was born, and he inherited the title of Duke of Albany at birth.

Reign as Duke[edit | edit source]

In 1900, Charles Edward succeeded his uncle, Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, as the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. He was only 16 years old at the time, and his reign was marked by his efforts to modernize the duchy. He served in the Imperial German Army during World War I, which led to his being stripped of his British titles in 1919 under the Titles Deprivation Act 1917.

Later Life and Political Involvement[edit | edit source]

After the war, Charles Edward became involved in right-wing politics in Germany. He joined the Nazi Party in 1935 and held various positions within the party. His involvement with the Nazis led to his arrest by the Allied forces at the end of World War II. He was interned and later fined for his activities during the Nazi regime.

Family[edit | edit source]

Charles Edward married Princess Victoria Adelaide of Schleswig-Holstein in 1905. They had five children:

Death[edit | edit source]

Charles Edward died on 6 March 1954 in Coburg, West Germany. He was buried in the family mausoleum at Friedhof am Glockenberg in Coburg.

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