The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1910-06-03


prince who has just mounted the
throne of England as George V. is as
yet an unknown as we'll as new fac
tor in the affairs of the world. toward
whom his ministers and people and
diplomats everywhere are looking
with expectation, not free from appre-
hension. his consort. Queen Mary, is
already personally popular with her
husbands subjects, and is expected to
become a potent influence in the new
reign.
Her popularity is due in large
measure, first of all. TO the fact that
she is English born. She is her hus-
bands second cousin. In addition,
while not rivalling her mother-in-law
in beauty. she has much of her state
~ grace, all OF her excellent taste in
dress. and charm all her own.
The Queen, while sharing the quiet
life of her husband. has already sue
ceeded in giving England decided
impression of ner personality. She
is expected to continue the splendor
of the English court which King Ed
ward revived after Queen Victoria s
long mourning. Her influence over
her husband is said to be very great.
1t is also reported that she has been
preparing herself for many years for
the exalted part she is to play in the
world. and that her knowledge of ma
tional and International problems and
policies is profound as we'll as COM
prehensive.
princess May"
Princess Victoria Mary Augusta
Louisa Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes
of Teck was born in Kensington Pal
ace on May %, 1867, two years after
the birth of the royal prince who was
later to become her husband. She
was carefully educated, both abroad
and in England, her mother instilling
in her her own ardent patriotism.
The young princess performed the
duties of her rank during her child
hood with efficiency and amiability,
identifying herself especially with
charitable and philanthropic work.
Her popularity with the people dates
from this early period, as does also
the afectionate popular use Of her
name. Princess May
1t was, then, with intense satisfac-
ton and rejoicing that the people re-
ceived the news OF their beloved
princess betrothal to the heir Of the
throne. the Duke OF Clarence, the
elder son OF the Prince OF Wales.
This was in December, 1891. The
wedding day was set for February of
the following year. but on January
%. 1892, the Duke of Clarence died
suddenly after a brief illness. which
also attacked his younger brother,
George.
Public Sympathy.
princess May" received ample
proof of the affection in which she
was held by the English people in the
weeks succeeding the death of her
betrothed. It was generally felt,
after the period OF mourning had
passed, thar fate had dealt hardly
with her. The announcement OF her
subsequent engagement TO Prince
George. made on May Is, 1898, was
therefore received with universal ap-
probation. The Princess of Wales, il
is we'll known, opposed the match for
some time. but its popularity with the
people even more than the attach
ment which had sprung up between
the couple finally induced her 10 give
her consent. Prince George had done
his own counting in his quiet, charac-
teristic way.
The marriage took place in the
royal chapel al ST. James on July s.
1898. The honeymoon was spent
not abroad but at York cottage, Sand
bingham. which became the principal
home of the Duke and Duchess of
York, as they were then. 1t was at
Sandringham that most of their six
children were born
Edward. the Heir Apparent.
Prince Edward Albert, their oldest
son and the heir 10 the throne. was
born at White Lodge. Richmond Park.
Surrey. on June %, 1894. and will
therefore be sixteen years old next
month. Two years ago he began 10
prepare himself for naval career,
like his father before him
At Osborn College, where he has
been studying since 1907, he has
made himself popular with MS fellow
simplicity Of his manner. He resem-
bles the HanoveTians in locks and
coloTing, and is sturdy boy. a coz
scientious, hard worker rather than a
brilliant student. His hobby is ami
nal pets, of which lie has quite 2
number. It remains 10 be seen