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Engagement
- When
- 9 September 1862
- Where
- Palace of Laeken
Prince Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra became engaged on 9 September 1862 at the Palace of Laeken, Belgium.
The engagement followed a meeting in 1861. Prince Albert had approved Alexandra as the only suitable bride before his death in 1861. The formal engagement occurred at Laeken, Belgium, in September 1862.
Sources
- Wedding of Prince Albert Edward and Princess Alexandra Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-29
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