Lecture by Dr. Angelika Rosenfeld
They were called "Majesty" and wore jewels. They appeared in costly robes at compulsory appointments and court festivities. But their main task was to secure the male succession to the throne. They could afford expensive medical assistance. Nevertheless, every birth remained a great risk for them. Hereditary Duchess Helena died at the age of 19 during her third (!) childbirth, Grand Duchess Anna at 21 during her first.
