King of Hanover

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-13

Identity

The last King of Hanover, whose son visits Nice in February 1874. Hanover was annexed by Prussia in 1866, ending the kingdom.

Diary References

1874

• February 13: Marie mentions "Le fils du roi de Hanovre est à Nice" and is curious about him. She initially thinks the prince is "joli comme le jour" but when she sees him, he looks like "un affreux cadavre."

Context

• Deposed royal family living in exile after 1866
• Part of international aristocracy wintering in Nice
• Son represents fallen German royalty
• Marie's immediate curiosity about royal visitors
• Disappointment when reality doesn't match expectations