The sun., 1893-07-16
KING HUMBERT,s TWO SISTERS.
Princess Napoleon. and NJ -Pia. the Dow
nucr Queen OF Portugal.

nucr queen OF Portugal.
LONDON. July mo two sisters could be
more dissimilar even from earliest childhood
than the two daughters OF King Victor En-
manuel The eldest OF the Princesses OF So
voy. Clotilde. was saint. She had accepted
her union with Prince Jerome Napoleon (Plon-
Plonl. and only her admirable pioty and
silent endurance could have carried her
with such dignity through tho trials OF
her wfehood. She suffered In her pride.
in her heart. and in her convictions but
never made sign. and retired to Moncalieri
in Piedmont a widow against whom never q
voice was raised in her husbands country
The younger. Maria Pia, was a merry. laugh
ter loving child. full Of life and spirits. fond OF
amusement and pleasure. endowed from her
infancy with strange power OF fascination and
u royal influence on all those who approached
her. She has retained that prerogatve to this
day. and as Dowager Queen OF Portugal she
has lost none OF the prestige which she exer-
cised on the throne. which exceeds that OF her
popular daughter-in-law. the Queen.
In ono respect only were the two sisters
alike: both had the instructive consciousness.
which was not pride but a profound. innate
conception OF the duties and responsibilities
entailed By their birth: both knew that. belong
ing to the most ancient reiGning house in
tions OF honor and glory: and they considered
it an impossiblity to fail in any Of tho oDliga-
tions laid upon them: both have led their
lives in accordance with this creed. although
in a different fashion.
The Queen OF Portugal has not even physi-
cal resem blance with Princess Clotilde. whose
house Of Savoy Maria Pia. on the contrary.
was Of slender M AXE and exquisite proportions.
tied M rom E her mother. She might easily have
sat for the portrait OF one OF the archduchesses
painted by Vtiasquez Her skin was dazzlingly
aura Of childhood far, into maturity: she
walked remarkably well; and It was delight
sl9T her suDps and plant as sne
In her fathers palace. Without being regu-
iarly or. classically beautiful. tho rrincess
a rival in charm to the Empress Of Austria
and the Empress EnGehie; ,.,-
and rSps Sas 9St ns u X wa. % her liz
Holiness always retained sincere affection
for her: She a, vas married sy pIo3y in Turin;
Altantara. son OF bona Maria. and King Of
Portugal. making her public entrr into Lisbon
bos Has hns ss to he the
previous year upon tho quickly following
death OF his, two elder brothers. carried on
was officially calle yellow fever. AN epidemic
OF that kind having at times made its appear.
ural death: the word poison was pronounced.
and strong feeling OF distrust and alarm
The double catastrophe which gave the
crown to her husband was too recent at the
time Of the Princess's marriage not to affect
her painfully. After her two sons were born
the fateful impression grew stronger and
seemed to haunt her more psrsistently: she
ening. occult peril. In 1857 the Queen paid
visit TO Paris and. with the HI ne. Was the guest
Of the Empress Of the French at the Tuieries:
but she insisted upon trin ing her child rem
wi h her. had rooms prepared for them close
to hers sent their. own nurse to buy the food
they required and had 1t prepared in her own
apartment under her supervision. on cook
Ing apparatus brought from Portugal
Tho visit OF the portuglese s2veseiSns took
honor and Paris wore its most enchanting
ago Maria fia returned urn to the French capital.
shorn OF It's spendors, herself widow. re-
ceived without state or ceremony finding not
even the ruins OF tho stately palace where she
had been an honored guest. few private calls
and some shopping we're the only episodes OF
gone unnoticed and unobserved had 1t not
Deen for the striking individuality which al
When the eldest OF the little princes the
Duke OF BraSanZa. was about 1 years IT. pleased
his mother to have his portrait taken lna
was wonderfully enhanced BY the picturesque
costume and Is still much admired. The boy
reigns to-day under the name OF Charles ~
his mother to Italy.
The constant anxiety Of the early years Of
Affected her health. and In spite of her bravo
.nergy, and active disposition she was
ordered almost complete rest for a some
hat period OF comparative retirement
rom public ceremonies and functions her
.ain in strength. and 1t has never wanrd since.
The regard and vene:ation Of the nation sur
Gunds her in her Virtual dbdfnGn M h., she has
-ogatives to her sons WIFE tho reigning
queen. Princess Amelie. the daughter Of tho
nairsty Of her presence.. Her features have
zrown more marke her hair become darker
n tone; her complexion CON less tra.sIarent: A, but
admirable. rs eyer. n at first sight she no
onger is deemed beautiful. ye: as soon AS she
Did fascination is felt and her int rlocutors are
caGtivated by the old. name e!css charm.
dns n9a fn soSereEns wsrs always
ne present King. look eh upon Paris as q second
'rror OF Brazil, he had artistic and scientific
astes which there found full qualification.
moments composed himself II is stu r..
mem bered how one day. ,seGtad before the
Allowed his hands to wander or the keys and
recently; aher short improvisation. asked
fhs eomnnser m Who was "a AZ n unce famed for his
courtesy. repar'ee. and uEronpromising opin-
ons. answered suavely: II u yerS evident.
Ire, that you are great King. Tor YOU take
iberties with Harmony. who is the Queen Of
he world
Rossinl also retortcd. 10 tho admiration eK-
PRESSED 10y Dom Pedro for BerlioZ. whom hs
leld iD light esteem. with the curt remark.
Well. sire. will grant you hat Berl ioz wasted
great deal Of time in learning music"
The present King Is not musical. nor 10 Maria
Ia None Of the princes OF savoy caa rrido
themselves ON a correct ear. King Victor En-.
manuel preferred the boom OF artillery To IN"
incst opera His male descendants are more |
'ngrossed by physical achievements and inil-
tAry science than the gentlcr arts. and he |
'rincesses only submitted to being taught the |
necessary ACCOMPLISHMENTS Maria lia WAS |
N excellent horsewoman and n remarkably |
rood shot she thoroughly enjoyed dancing.
wi III IN ing, and outdoor exercise. In which sh. |
ndulged freely in her country residenre ~ |
'ascaes or Cintra: she was the charming sym;
athletic comra u her sons, who worshipped
lcr. as she had been the fayorita companion Of |
ler brother, King HumheIt. Kind and wo:
manly withal. she received with open arms NJ |
lporto the poor ltt!r wife II her Iiher brother.
II" Duke OF AnSta. when the royal couple wefo |
Iriyen from Madrid after their short occupa- |
ion OT tho spanish throne. aud II must bo con- |
edsd to her that. as far Hs she took "a part IN |
hp 10 litIcal affairs Of Portugal. she has exer.
Used a beneficial influence In heI, adopted |
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