Not the most famous of royal couples today, Carl and Ingeborg had a completely arranged marriage that turned into a happy union with a lasting legacy. For these two are ancestors of three of Europe's present rulers - King Harald V of Norway (grandson), King Philippe of the Belgians (great grandson) and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (great grandson). And it all began 120 year ago today.
Royal Wedding: August 27th 1897
Where: Christiansborg Palace Chapel, Copenhagen
Bride: Princess Ingeborg Charlotte Carolina Frederikke Louise of Denmark
Groom: Prince Oscar Carl Wilhelm of Sweden, Duke of Vastergotland
Bride's parents: Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Louise of Denmark (later Frederik VIII and Queen Louise)
Groom's parents: King Oscar II and Queen Sophia of Sweden
Children: Princess Margaretha, Princess Martha, Princess Astrid and Prince Carl
Happy ever after? Despite both admitting this was an arranged marriage, Carl and Ingeborg lived a happy family life with their four children and were extremely popular. High profile, they remained active royals through their lives. Prince Carl died in 1951, Princess Ingeborg passed away in 1953.
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