LÉOPOLD II ANNOUNCES THE DEATH OF HIS ONLY SON LÉOPOLD 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, (José Balta, 1816-1872, from 1868 President), saying he fulfils "a painful duty in informing Your Excellency of the death of My very dear and beloved Son", Léopold, Duke of Brabant, Prince Royal, at Laeken on the 22nd, referring to the sufferings "which His Royal Highness bore with resignation", he does not doubt that the President "will join in the deep sadness into which this disastrous event has plunged Me, as well as the Queen, my beloved Wife, and the Royal family", and ending with his wishes for the prosperity of Peru, 1 side 4to black edged and conjugate blank, Laeken, 28th January

Since the young prince had three sisters, Leopold II was succeeded by his nephew Albert I, famous for his conduct in WWI.
Léopold Ferdinand Elie Victor Albert Marie, Count of Hainaut (as eldest son of the heir apparent), Duke of Brabant (as heir apparent), was born at Laeken on June 12, 1859 and died there on January 22, 1869 from pneumonia, after falling into a pond.

Item Date:  1869

Stock No:  52550      £750

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