New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-13
NEW ORLEANS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER l3 1871.
The Prince Of Wales.
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Albert Edward. Prince of Wales and Duke
| of Cornwall, is the eldest son of Queen Vic
tora and of Prince Francis Albert of SAKE
| COhurg -Gotha. He was born on the ninth
OF November, lS4l, and entered upon his
thirty first year month ago. The prince
has not attained much popularity He was
a man of average ability though, in fact, he
has not been in a position where he could
have made any marked exhibition of ca
pacity. As the heir to the throne,
he has been practically debarred from
taking an active part in politics. He
was member. but not the head
'of the royal family, and he could not
without provoking that hostility which in
Eng gland is strong against any interference
by the crown with the prerogatives Of the
House of Commons. During the reign OF
his mother the power of the House of Com
mons has become controlling, and that of
the throne has been proportiOnately dimin.
ished.
The ministry. holding Office at the will of
the Commons. have become the true execu-
tive, and the queen the nominal ruler.
The prince. without power personally,
and. as the expectant monarch. being ex-
cluded from active participation in the gov
ernment. has not been able, by any effort IN
any other way, to attract popularity. He
has been distinguished more as society
man than anything else, and there have
been sharp comments upon alleged personal
irregularities. which, though general per
haps, among men Of his age and associa-
tiOns, have been more marked because of |
his elevated rank. He devoted much time |
to teld-sports. and had large social circle |
in which he was welcomed because of his |
rank. if not Of his personal qualities. He
was especially obnoxious to those Of his
countrymen who are fond of asserting that
the time has come for an end of monarchy.
In addition to his other titles the prince
was created Earl Of Chester, December 4,
1871, andjEarl Of Dublin September 10, lS49
In July 1860. he visited Canada and the
United States. passing through Chicago,
where he remained several days, and
through the State in October of the same
year
In April. 1862. he visited Egypt and the
Holy Lane and again spent the time from
November 1868. to March. 1869, in Egypt
and Palestine. He had also frequently Wis
ted various parts of Europe.
The Princess of Wales. Alexandra, was
born December |. 1874. and is the eldest
laughter of The King of Denmark, sister of
he Hing of Greece. and sister to the wife Of
he Grand Duke Alexander, heir presump.
i've of the Crown of Russia.
The title of Prince of Wales was created
about 1924. when the principality of Wales
Vas included in the kingdom, and was to
De- conferred on the frst-bOrn son of the
King of England: and it is remarkable
act in history. that of the royal persons
yho have borne the title, comparatively
ew have succeeded to the throne.
Since Edward W., son of Henry WILL, the
'niy persons bearing the title OF Prince of
Males, who have succeeded to the English
'rown, were George ii. and George ~
The present reigning family Of England
yves its connection with the ancient mon
rchs of England through Elizabeth,
laugh of James |. of England (Stuart).
Who. in 1913. married Frederick w., the
1lertor Palatne. Her daughter Sophia.
married Ernest Augustus. Elector of Han
,Ver.
Upon the failure of descent in the direct
inc Of the Protestant children Of James
L., the succession hy act of Parliament,
vas placed in the descendants of Elizabeth,
yho were Protestants. When Anne died,
n III, George l.. of Hanover, son of
sophia. became king of Great Britain. The
overeigns If chat family have been George
:. George H.. George I'LL. George w..
William " and Victoria. George III. was
he first of the family born in England
Her present majesty was the only child
f Edward. duke of Kent, fourth son of
George III. She was born May "a, lSl?
he became queen June 20. 1887: was
rowned June %. 1888. and was married {
'ebruary 10. 1910. The prince consort died
december IA. 1861. :