Monday, December 5, 2011

Birthday of Princess Lea

Last Friday, December 2, was the birthday of Princess Lea, wife (now widow) of Prince Alexandre and sister-in-law of the King. Even though I am late to mention this I wanted to because she is from that part of the family that seems to get very little attention or consideration. Surely they are grateful to be spared the sort of attention the others are given but it bothers me that so many act as though they 'don't count'. Princess Lea would agree with me I think since she said that was a reason for publishing a photograph book on her husband and the family. I realize naturally there were problems. She had been married twice (I think) before and Prince Alexandre married her without the approval or knowledge of the King and their union was only known in 1998. Even so, she seems like a nice lady and I don't wish anyone unpleasantness. They had no children so all the worry about titles and succession seemed a little silly to me, just take them all as they are I say and I hope there are still friendly relations with Princess Lea and all the rest of the family. Happy late birthday wishes to her.

3 comments:

  1. That whole side of the family has been badly treated, mostly as a way of attacking Leopold III, I think.

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  2. I think they are prejudiced against Princess Lilian, they don't like to treat her as the same so all children from her they don't treat the same also. It is so unfair but still continues.

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  3. Yes, but I think the prejudice against Lilian also basically boils down to prejudice against Leopold.

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