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Prince Oscar of Sweden and his fiance, Miss E. Munck
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Prince Oscar of Sweden and his fiance, Miss E. Munck
Portraits of Prince Oscar of Sweden and his bride-to-be, Miss Ebba Henrietta Munck, a lady-in-waiting to the Crown Princess. Prince Oscar did not have the consent of his father, the King of Sweden, and as such, gave up his right of succession to the Swedish throne and his royal title
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1888 Bernadotte Count Fiance Henrietta Oscar Royals Sweden Swedish Waiting Gotland Miss
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In this elegant portrait, Prince Oscar of Sweden, dressed in the formal attire of a Duke, is depicted with his fiancee, Miss Ebba Henrietta Munck, in the year 1888. Ebba, a lady-in-waiting to the Crown Princess, is seen gracefully posing beside her future husband, her radiant smile reflecting the happiness and excitement of their upcoming nuptials. Prince Oscar, a member of the Bernadotte dynasty, was the eldest son of Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland, and his wife, Princess Margaret of Connaught. However, his decision to marry Ebba without the consent of his father, King Oscar II of Sweden, led to a significant turning point in Swedish royal history. As a result of this defiance, Prince Oscar was forced to relinquish his right of succession to the Swedish throne and his royal title. The couple's union was considered scandalous and controversial, as Ebba was not of royal blood and did not possess the necessary social standing for a Swedish princess. Despite the challenges they faced, Prince Oscar and Ebba remained devoted to each other, and their love story became a captivating chapter in Swedish royal history. After their marriage, they settled on the island of Gotland, where they led a quiet and contented life, away from the public eye. This evocative portrait, taken in the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of royalty, romance, and defiance. The image of Prince Oscar and his beloved Ebba, captured in their youthful beauty and passion, continues to intrigue and inspire, serving as a poignant reminder of the power of love and the complexities of the human heart.
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