Princess Cecilie of Prussia
| Princess Cecilie of Prussia | |||||
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| Crown Princess of Germany and Prussia | |||||
| Born | 20 September 1886 Schwerin, Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin | ||||
| Died | 6 May 1954 (aged 67) Bad Kissingen, West Germany | ||||
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| House | House of Mecklenburg-Schwerin | ||||
| Father | Frederick Francis III, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin | ||||
| Mother | Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia | ||||
| Religion | Lutheranism | ||||
Princess Cecilie of Prussia (Cecilie Auguste Marie; 20 September 1886 – 6 May 1954) was the Crown Princess of Germany and Prussia as the wife of Wilhelm, German Crown Prince, the heir to the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. She was the daughter of Frederick Francis III, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Princess Cecilie was born in Schwerin, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. She was the youngest daughter of Frederick Francis III, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia. Her early life was spent in the grand ducal court of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, where she received a comprehensive education typical for a princess of her time.
Marriage and Family[edit | edit source]
On 6 June 1905, Cecilie married Wilhelm, German Crown Prince, the eldest son of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein. The wedding took place in Berlin with great pomp and ceremony. The couple had six children:
- Prince Wilhelm of Prussia (1906–1940)
- Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia
- Prince Hubertus of Prussia
- Prince Friedrich of Prussia (1911–1966)
- Princess Alexandrine of Prussia
- Princess Cecilie of Prussia (1917–1975)
Crown Princess[edit | edit source]
As Crown Princess, Cecilie was a prominent figure in the German Empire. She was known for her beauty, elegance, and social grace. Cecilie and Wilhelm resided at the Crown Prince's Palace in Berlin and the Marmorpalais in Potsdam. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and was a patron of the arts.
Later Life[edit | edit source]
After the German Revolution of 1918–1919, which led to the abdication of the German monarchy, Cecilie and her family went into exile. They initially moved to Oels, a family estate in Silesia, and later to Doorn in the Netherlands, where Kaiser Wilhelm II had settled. Cecilie returned to Germany after World War II and lived in Bad Kissingen until her death in 1954.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Princess Cecilie is remembered for her contributions to German society during her time as Crown Princess and for her resilience during the turbulent years of the early 20th century. Her life reflects the complexities and challenges faced by European royalty during a period of significant political and social change.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Wilhelm, German Crown Prince
- Kaiser Wilhelm II
- House of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
- German Empire
- Kingdom of Prussia
- German Revolution of 1918–1919
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