THE KING ANNOUNCES THE WEDDING OF HIS NEPHEW PRINCE ALBERT LEOPOLD II (1835-1909, from 1865 King of the Belgians, his backing of Sir H. M. STANLEY led to the founding of the Belgian Congo)

Finely penned document signed, in French with translation, to the President of Peru, (Eduardo López de Romaña, 1847-1912, President 1899-1903), saying he is persuaded of the President's lively interest "in all that can contribute to the happiness of My Royal House", announcing that the wedding of his nephew, "Prince Albert of Belgium, to Her Royal Highness the Princess Elisabeth Duchess in Bavaria, was celebrated in Munich on the 2nd of this month", offering in turn "the sincere wishes that I form for the prosperity of Peru", and renewing his "high esteem and inviolable friendship", 1 side 9" x 7", Laeken, 4th October



Item Date:  1900

Stock No:  52382      £375

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