Royal News: King Alexander of Greece still very ill from monkey bite; Arthur of Connaught to succeed as king?

King Alexander of Greece. Image: Wikimedia

October 14 - A cable from Athens for the New York Times reveals that the condition of King Alexander has gone critical caused by an infection following the bite of a monkey, October 2.

Dr. Vidal, a noted French physician arrived in Athens to join the doctors who have been treating the royal patient. Dr. Vidal examined the King during the evening and afterwards revealed that the king's condition is already critical.

Meanwhile, a special cable from Paris can reveal that Prince Arthur of Connaught may be the next king of Greece in the event of King Alexander's death.

The French foreign office has learned that "pourparlers" have begun in Athens for the selection of Prince Arthur instead of Prince Sixtus of Bourbon-Parma, whom the Qual d'Orsay favors.

However, Prime Minster Eieutherios Venezelus remains the biggest hindrance as he made it known that he prefers a republican Greece with he as president. The Allies, nevertheless, are adamant of permitting neither former King Constantine  nor Crown Prince George from succeeding the throne. They were forced to vacate the throne due to their pro-German sentiments during the great War.

Royal History: Prince Arthur of Connaught may be Viceroy of India

Prince Arthur of Connaught.
Image: Wikimedia

October 6, 1912 - A special cable to The New York Times from London can reveal that Prince Arthur of Connaught, who is now on his way back from Japan, where he attended Emperor Mikado's funeral, is being eyed to serve as the next viceroy of India.

As for the prince's matrimonial future, it remains unclear if he already has a bride-to-be. It has been reported that a few years ago, he had already selected a bride but King Edward objected the match because the girl was not of royal blood.

Prince Arthur's appointment is an "unprecedented" compliment to his abilities as a young man. The prince is only about to celebrate his 30th birthday on January next year.

Another rumor has it that the dukedom of Kent might be revived and offered to him.

Royal History: Prince Arthur of Connaught to Marry Russian Princess

Prince Arthur of Connaught. Image: Wikimedia

September 13, 1911 - A dispatch from London to the New York Times can reveal that Prince Arthur of Connaught, son of the Duke of Connaught, who has just been appointed governor-general of Canada, is about to ask for the hands of Princess Irene Alexandrovna, daughter of Grand Duke Alexander Mikhaelovitch and the Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna, the Czar's sister. Their bethroathal will be formally announced shortly before the Connaughts leave for Canada.
(An official statement denied rumors of the bethrothal)

Royal History: Prince Arthur Inherits Mother's Fortune

London, August 3, 2013

The will of the Duchess of Connaught, who died last March, revealed that she disposed a property worth L125,615 ($628,655), reports The New York Times. Princess Margaret, Crown Princess of Sweden, receives L25,000, while Princess Patricia is bequaethed L50,000. The residue goes to her only son, Prince Arthur of Connaught.



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Royal History: Prince Arthur may Marry Lady Marjorie Manners

Prince Arthur of Connaught. Image: Wikimedia Commons

London, June 20 - King Edward VII may give his consent should his nephew Prince Arthur seek the hands of Lady Marjorie Manners for marriage. The New York Times reported that "a fresh basis has been given for the predictions that an engagement between Lady Marjorie Manners and Prince Arthur of Connaught would shortly be announced." Lady Majorie was sitting beside Princess Patricia in Ascot last week.

Lady Marjorie's presence at the event was taken as a nod of the King's approval and consent to her marriage to the Prince. The newspaper predicted that the match would be "a happy ending."

Lady Marjorie's parents are the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, better known as the former Lord and Lady Granby. After all, Lady Marjorie is a close pal of Princess Patricia's and that of her elder sister, Princess Margaret.



The match, called a "royal romance of affection and constancy," has the approval of the king. In fact, a royal insider revealed that York House in St. James' Palace, "would be assigned to the Prince and his bride."
Prince Arthur, the only son and heir of the Duke of Connaught, is one of the most popular members of the Royal Family. He is widely hailed for his "great tact and charm of manner," making his a well-known at home and abroad. He has recently represented his uncle in a variety of ceremonial occasions at foreign courts.

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Prince Arthur of Connaught to succeed in German duchy

London, March 18, 1899 - A dispatch from Nice can reveal that Prince Arthur of Connaught, only son of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, third son of Queen Victoria, is expected to succeed to the German duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. The succession question has arisen after the untimely demise of Prince Alfred, who committed suicide. Prince Arthur was born on Jan. 13, 1883. The Duke is expected to renounce his rights in favor of his son.