Fritz Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 A miniature portrait, Prinz Wilhelm aged 13 in 1810. Wilhelm with Prinzeßin Augusta von Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach, 1830 Coronation in Königsberg, 18. October 1861. Painting by Adolph von Menzel, 1865 Wilhelm I. on his way to an inspection at the Front, 1870 The king awards the Pour le Mérite to the Crown Prince on the Battlefield of Wörth, 1870 4 generations, 1882 In the uniform of the Königs-Husaren, Regt. 7 (Bonn), of which he was honorary chief. Photo portrait by Hofmüller,1884 Informal portrait in his office in the Kronprinzenpalais The Kaiser appeared at his window every midday punctually to view the changing of the guard. Travellers and tourists from all over could see him, as mentioned in the works of Mark Twain, American author - "Reise durch Europa" Wilhelm I. at his desk in the Kronprinzenpalais in Berlin, ca. 1887 A portrait in Reisekleidung, ca. 1887 + 9. March 1888 and his last signature 12. March 1888, lying in state in the Berliner Dom Funeral cortége from the Berliner Dom to the Charlottenburger Mausoleum, 16. March 1888 The Mausoleum in Charlottenburg, last resting place of Kaiser Wilhelm I. The former residence, the Kronprinzenpalais in Berlin today. youtube has deleted the video, here is a new link (under youtube): watch?v=GfAnJ9o1CxE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Anniversary, 9. März 1888 Here, scenes from the film "Bismarck" (1940) Kronprinzenpalais, Berlin, Unter den Linden, den 9. März 1888 The Royal Standard is lowered Crowds in front of the Palais The Funeral Cortège proceeds from Berlin Cathedral on the long way to the Mausoleum in Charlottenburg The Cortège passes the gates of the Palace of Charlottenburg Kronprinz Friedrich and Kronprinzessin Victoria on the balcony of Schloß Charlottenburg The Kronprinz is suffering from throat cancer and only has months to live, he cannot speak and dictates his thoughts by means of paper and pencil Prinz Wilhelm, the later Kaiser In only five days the whole of Berlin was ceremonially decorated for the occasion... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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