Monarchists Collection
Monarchism: A Timeless Tradition of Power and Splendor - From the public entry of King Leopold II into Brussels in 1862
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Monarchism: A Timeless Tradition of Power and Splendor - From the public entry of King Leopold II into Brussels in 1862, to the marriage of Princess Alice with Prince Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt, monarchies have shaped history. Monarchists, such as Spanish politician Segismundo Moret y Prendergast, have championed the cause of the crown. But the monarchy's hold on power was not without challenge. The Nationalists at Irun and female royalist Spanish troops fought to defend their king in 1875. In times of war, such as during the First World War, Russians prayed for the success of their forces. Emergency laws, or Ausnahmegesetze, were enacted to maintain order. Yet, the monarchy continued to dazzle with grand celebrations, like the Fete de la Federation on the Champ de Mars in 1790, and the opulent banquet given on 1 October 1789 at the Versailles Opera House. Even in the modern era, the coronation wallpaper from 1953, showcases the grandeur and tradition of monarchism.