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Prinzessin Viktoria Melitta von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha in Hoftracht des russischen Zarenhofes, mit ihrem Mäander Diadem ganz aus Diamanten und Platin, sie trägt es passend in typischer Manier als Kokoschnik. Ihre Eltern waren Alfred von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha, Sohn von Queen Victioria von England und Maria Alexandrowna Romanowa, Tochter von Zar Alexander II. von Russland, ebenfalls ein grosse Schmuckliebhaberin. Victoria Melita von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha (1876- 1936) war als drittes
Kind des Prinzen von Großbritannien und Irland, Herzogs von Edinburgh
und Herzogs von Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha Alfred, Enkelin der englischen Königin
Viktoria.
Grand Duchess Feodorovna mit ihrem Saphir Diamant SautoirDurch den Zusammenbruch des Zarenreiches und ohne Vermögen, der Zar hatte seine Verwandtschaft aufgerufen alle Auslandsguthaben aufzulösen und die Guthaben sowie die Depots auf die russische Nationalbank einzuzahlen, was die Bolschewiken alles beschlagnahmten, einschliesslich der unermesslichen Juwelen, die in den Safes deponiert lagen. Deshalb waren die russischen Aristokraten auf den Verkauf ihres Schmucks angewiesen um ihren Lebensunterhalt zu bestreiten. Ducky wurde Victoria Melitta von ihrer Familie genannt, verkaufte das Diadem an ihre Schwester Marie Königin von Rumänien, die für Ihren Sohn und Schwiegertochter ein passendes Geschenk braucht, denn die Hochzeit stand bevor und ihr eigener Schmuck war ebenfalls "zur sicheren Verwahrung" extra von Rumänien nach Rußland in die Staatsbank transferiert worden und auch von den Bolschwiken konfisziert. Die neue
Kronprinzessin Helene brauchte ein adäquates Diadem und wurde mit
dem Prunkstück der Tante bedacht. Im Bild unten die griechische Prinzessin
Helene als Braut mit dem Diadem und später, en voque mit dem Diadem
als Kopfband. Helene (Elena ) von Griechenland war eine Prinzessin von Griechenland und Dänemark. Elena wurde als drittes von insgesamt sechs Kindern von König Konstantin I. von Griechenland (1868 - 1923) und dessen Frau Sophie von Preußen (1870 - 1932) in Athen geboren. Sie ist somit eine Urenkelin von Königin Viktoria I., eine Nichte von Kaiser Wilhelm II. und die Tante der spanischen Königin Sophia von Griechenland. Am 10. März 1921 heiratete sie den rumänischen Thronfolger Carol II. Ihr Sohn Michael I. war bis 1948 der letzte König von Rumänien. Die Ehe von Elena und Carol wurde allerdings 1928 geschieden. Sie starb im schweizerischen Exil in Lausanne im Alter von 86 Jahren. Hochzeitsgeschenke und der Brautausstattung von Prinzessin Helen von Griechenland zur Hochzeit am 10. März 1921, basierend auf den Quellen:
Queen Helen |Romania Greek Key Tiara with Diamonds of Grand Duchess Viktoria Melitta| Royal Jewel History Romania Above Victoria Melita Feodorovna of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, wearing her Greek
Key Tiara (1876 - 1936), Grand Duchess of Russia, who in 1894 married
Ernst Ludwig of Hesse, (divorced 1900), and in 1905 married the Grand
Duke Cyril Vladimirovitch of Russia (Son of Grand Duchess Vladimir).
ROYAL WEDDING: Princess Helen of Greece and Crown Prince Carol of Romania Great Pomp and Splendor in AthensAthens, Thursday 1921 – The wedding of Princess Helen of Greece and Crown Prince Carol of Romania took place this morning, an occasion marked by grand pomp and splendour. A salute of three guns was fired at 10:32 as the bridegroom arrived at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Annunciation, which quickly filled with relatives, guests, ladies-in-waiting, deputies, civic representatives, military and naval officers, diplomats, and heads of foreign missions. The bride arrived just before 11 o’clock, at which time the ceremony began under the auspices of the Patriarch of Alexandria and the Metropolitan of Athens. The service was brief and of simple character, reflecting the solemnity and dignity of the occasion. At its conclusion, numerous guns were fired, and the bells of the cathedral and surrounding churches rang joyfully. Ten state carriages transported the royal relatives and distinguished guests to and from the cathedral, proceeding through streets richly decorated and lined with thousands of cheering citizens. The bride and groom rode in a golden carriage, acknowledging the enthusiastic crowds. The official reception that followed was likewise a brilliant affair. The night before, official delegates had attended the palace and presented handsome gifts to the bride and bridegroom, signaling the political and familial significance of this union. Earlier on Wednesday, Crown Prince Carol and Princess Helen, accompanied by the Queen of Romania, arrived in Athens at 4 o’clock, where they were warmly welcomed by authorities and large crowds. The city was festively adorned with Greek and Romanian flags and garlands of white roses crafted by the ladies of Athens, symbolizing friendship and celebration. While a communiqué postponed both the royal landing and the official palace reception to Thursday, after the wedding, the atmosphere remained vibrant and anticipatory. In political developments connected to the event, King Ferdinand of Romania conferred the commandership of the Order of the Saviour on prominent figures including M. Theotokis, Minister of Marine, and M. Straios, leader of the National Conservative Party, alongside other decorations to key political leaders. This marriage also reinforced the dynastic ties between Greece and Romania. Princess Helen, daughter of King Constantine I of Greece and Queen Sophia, married Crown Prince Carol, son of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania. The wedding came shortly after the marriage of their siblings, Crown Prince George of Greece and Princess Elisabeth of Romania, underscoring close family bonds between the royal houses. Princess Helen wore a white satin gown trimmed with gold and a rare, exquisite veil created by the women of Bucharest, valued at 500,000 francs. On her head rested a jeweled diadem—a gift from Crown Prince Carol—reflecting both her status and the union of two royal families. Princess Anastasia, wife of Prince Christopher, gave the bride a 200,000 franc trousseau and a crocodile skin travel bag containing various items valued at 50,000 francs. Afterward, the newlyweds remained in Athens for a week before honeymooning in Sinaia, nestled in the Carpathian Mountains. This lavish wedding was a symbol of alliance and continuity, set against the backdrop of post-war Europe, blending tradition, politics, and royal grandeur.
March 1921-ROYAL WEDDING. —.--- Another Matrimonial Link for Greece and Roumania. _Thursday. The wedding of Princess Helen of Greece and the Crown Prince of Rumania took place thin mornir 's e , and wan the occasion for ot great pomp and splendour. The ceremony, which took place at the Cathedral. wan conducted by the Patriarch of Alexandria and the Metropolitan of Athens. At the conclunion cif the service, which was bort and of a nimple character, many guns wert fired and all the Cathedral and church bells rung
ROYAL WEDDING. CBOWN FRINGE OF RUMANIA AND PRINCESS HELENE Athens, Thursday. The wedding of Princess Helene and the Crown Prince of Rumania took plane this morning, amid great pomp and splendour The ceremony in the cathedral waa conducted hy the Patriarch of Alexandria and the Metropolitun of Athene. th» conelusion of the service, which wa«” short and simple many gnns were fired, and all the cathedral and church bells were rung. Ten State carriages were need convey the Royal party tp and from the cathedral and they nassed throiurh liilTeeta. which were lined with many thousands of cheering people. A ROYAL WEDDING. GREEK PRINCESS THE CROWN PRINCE OF ROUMANIA. TWENTY-ONE PRINCES AND PRINCESSES PRESENT. * Daily Express’ Correspondent. Arues, Thursday, March 10, The wedding of Princess Helene of Greece and the Crown Prince of Rumania was solemnised at the cathedral this morning amid scenes of great splendour. The Patriarch of Alexandria, the Metropolitan, and six bishops officiated at the marriage service, Ten state carriages were used to convey the royal relations ond guests, among whom were twenty-one princes and princosses, to and from the cathedral. At the conclusion of the service guns were fired, and all the cathedral and church bells rung, and the bridal procession passed through gaily decorated streets which were lined with thousands of cheering people. A brlliant reception was afterwards held. ROYAL WEDDING. Roumanian Prince and Greek Bride- Athene, Thursday. The •wedding of Princess Hellene Greece anid the Crown. Prince Roumania took place this morning, and was the occasion for scenes of great pomp and splendour. salute of three guns was fired at halfpast ten the bridegroom arrived at the Cathedral, which was quickly crowded with relatives, guests, Cabinet Ministers, deputies, civic representatives, military and na-val officers, diplomats and heads of foreign missions. , The bride arrived . just before eleven o’clock, which hour the ceremony commenced, conducted by the Patriarch of Alexandria and the Metropolitan Athens, , • At the conclusion the service, which was short and of a simple character, were fired and all the Cathedral and church bells rung. Ten State carnages were used to convev the Royal relatives and gueets to and from the Cathedral, and they passed through gaily decorated streets, which were lined with many thousands of cheeruent official reception was likewise brilliant affair. night official delegations attended at the Palace and presented handsome presente to thfl bride and bridegroom. Princess Helen of Greece and Crown Prince Carol of Romania were married on March 10, 1921, in Athens in a two-part ceremony: first a civil wedding at the palace, followed by a grand religious ceremony at the Metropolitan Cathedral. The event was marked by great pomp and splendor, with a procession led by the couple in a golden carriage through streets lined by thousands of cheering people. Queen Marie of Romania and Queen Sophie of the Hellenes, who were cousins, attended alongside other royals and nobility, including 14 princesses and seven princes. Princess Helen wore a white satin gown trimmed with gold and a rare veil made by the women of Bucharest valued at 500,000 francs. On her head, she wore a jeweled diadem, a gift from Crown Prince Carol, known as the Romanian "Greek Key Tiara," symbolizing the dynastic union between the Greek and Romanian royal families. The wedding was the second connection between the two families that year; Helen’s brother, Crown Prince George of Greece, had recently married Princess Elisabeth of Romania. The newlyweds stayed in Athens for a week before honeymooning in Sinaia in the Carpathian Mountains. Despite Crown Prince Carol’s controversial reputation, Helen accepted his proposal, and the marriage reinforced the close political and familial ties of the two royal houses during a turbulent post-World War I period. Sources draw attention to the lavish ceremony, the impressive royal guest list, and the symbolism of the gifts and jewelry, including the famous tiara and Helen’s elaborate bridal outfit, which collectively emphasized both the celebration and political significance of the union Queen Anne of Romania and her daughters wearing this greek key pattern tiara of diamonds.
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