The Cross of Laeken: April 8, 1875: The Birth of Albert I

Friday, April 8, 2011

A few photographs in memory of my favorite King of the Belgians.

Ella (aka Anonymous) said...: The first picture is one of my favourites!

I would love to see a picture of Albert & Elisabeth's wedding, if the pictures exist!; April 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM
May said...: I know there is one of Elisabeth as a bride-- sadly I've never been able to find one of Albert and Elisabeth together at their wedding. This engagement picture (of which there are many versions) seems to be the closest I can get.; April 9, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Ella said...: Yes, I saw that one of her as a bride.
I love their engagement pictures, they look so much in love.; April 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Christina said...: These are so lovely - thank you for posting them. I especially like the one with the violins: such a happy domestic scene and the lovely part about it is that so many similar Victorian-style photos were covers for a very unhappy domestic life but in this case the camera tells a true story. King Albert was so handsome and his integrity shows in his features. Thanks!; April 10, 2011 at 1:56 PM
May said...: You're welcome! Yes, the King had a very beautiful, noble head.; April 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Ella said...: He was quite handsome.

I like the one with the violins as well. The sheets of music are on the floor.; April 11, 2011 at 8:40 AM