Show LOVE IN ROYAL CIRCLES emptor william prove to B a successful match maker coburg april 20 the betrothal is announced of the to princess alex victoria helena louise beatrice of hesse it waa reported that watch intended resigning nine his succession to the throne in favor of his younger brother grand duke michael on account of the opposition of the czar to the marriage with Inn cess alex but all obstacles have been removed emperor william of germany was the first to communicate the news to queen victoria who expressed herself highly pleased emperor william it is has been mainly instrumental in bringing about the betrothal |