Having a reputation for adultery but still being praised for 1 reason
Adultery is one of the most cursed crimes in ancient history. However, there was a queen who was accused of having an extramarital relationship with different men but was still praised by the world. The reason why?
The “out-of-phase” predestined relationship
Princess Marie (1875-1938), often referred to by her affectionate nickname Missy, was the daughter of the Duke of Edinburgh, from an unusual family background. Her father was the son of Queen Victoria of Great Britain, her mother was a Russian Princess, the daughter of Tsar Alexander II.
As a child, Princess Marie often visited relatives in England and was very close to her cousin Prince George (the future King George V). Therefore, the relatives of the two sides, especially Queen Victoria, support the marriage of two people to become husband and wife. However, both mothers of the young couple strongly objected because they did not like each other. Therefore, when George proposed marriage, Marie flatly refused.
Marie’s mother wanted her daughter to be able to marry the royal family of German origin. Finally, she found a suitable boy for her daughter, Crown Prince Ferdinand of Romania (this family line is related to German descent). Marie and Ferdinand first met at a gala dinner and the couple conversed in German. The beautiful princess found the Crown Prince to be a rather shy but likable person.
Princess Marie has a distinguished family in England.
Under the urging of the two families, the wedding was quickly celebrated when Princess Marie turned 17. Marie’s husband was 10 years older than her, the couple also had many differences in interests and personalities. Marie is a beautiful girl, possessing attractive blue eyes, shiny cloudy hair. Besides, Marie is also good at literature, art and can ride horses. Meanwhile, Marie’s husband is a quiet, somewhat rigid person.
From the moment she entered this “out-of-phase” marriage, Marie considered it nothing more than a disaster. Therefore, some historical books record that she quickly fell in love with other men, from Russian aristocrats to military officers. Marie gave birth to a total of 6 children, including 3 boys and 3 girls, there are 3 children suspected of being not her husband’s children. Some information said that Prince Ferdinand knew he was “cuckold” but still accepted to be the father of these children.
Marie was once accused of adultery and giving birth out of wedlock.
The famous empress is admired
In the following years, Marie’s “out-of-phase” marriage gradually became better, although the couple no longer had love for each other, they became soulmates, respecting and trusting each other. Whenever the king appeared in military parades, Marie always stood by her husband’s side and he did not feel troubled at all.
In 1913, Bulgaria and Greece invaded each other, and Romania was also caught up in this war. Queen Marie traveled throughout Bulgaria and Romania, helping with hospitals to treat the wounded.
In 1914, World War I broke out, also during this time Ferdinand and Marie were crowned King – Empress. At that time, Romania initially kept the intention of being neutral in the war, it was Queen Marie who mobilized and made the King and his courtiers change their minds, joined the alliance of three countries, and declared war on the Austrian empire. – Hung. During the war, Queen Marie led her three daughters to work in the Red Cross, taking care of soldiers who were injured or infected with cholera.
Queen Marie is known as a kind-hearted person, she was a solid rear for the country during the war.
After the war ended, Marie represented Romania at the Paris Peace Conference. This queen also made many diplomatic trips such as to the US, France, Switzerland and she also visited her homeland England. Wherever she went, she received warm support from the people. Besides, Queen Marie loves to wear traditional costumes of her husband’s homeland of Romania and she is the one who sets the fashion trends for women here.
In 1927, King Ferdinard became seriously ill and died not long after. The couple’s eldest son, Prince Carol, inherited the throne, but because his private life contained too many scandals, he had not been king for long before he was forced to abdicate and give the throne to his son. age named Michael. Not long after, Mr. Carol reinstated and continued to be involved in an emotional scandal.
Because Queen Marie is so popular in the country, King Carol tries to undermine her mother’s reputation and force her to leave the country, but it backfires. When she was sent to the locality in Transylvania, the authorities there gave the castle Bran to Marie. She lived here for a few years and then returned it to the locality.
Marie and her husband have made many trips, receiving the support of millions of people.
Marie’s passing has caused many people to mourn endlessly.
In 1937, Queen Marie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer (but later recorded in history books as cirrhosis). At that time, Mrs. Marie was shocked because she never drank alcohol and why did she get cancer.
On July 18, 1938, Marie passed away, ending a life with many ups and downs. Her body was moved to the capital Bucharest, placed in the Palace for 3 days for the people to visit, thousands of people came to see off their beloved former Empress. Marie is also the most famous Empress of Romania for her sacrifices and contributions to the country during the war.
Many experts believe that, after taking the wrong step of an extramarital relationship, Marie has become a Queen loved by millions of people because of her talent and precious qualities. Not only a good political person, Marie also wholeheartedly served the country of Romania. This is why, despite being involved in an emotional scandal, Queen Marie is still praised and loved by the world.
Source: Variety, The Guardian
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