Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

February 9, 1870.

It seems that in order to counter the Paris uprising triggered by the newly established French Third Republic in southern France, Prime Minister Charles and Queen Eugenie launched a counterattack in public opinion.

In the Third Republic in southern France, many aristocratic and conservative forces stood up to oppose the rule of Adolphe Thiers, headed by the bourgeoisie. Although Adolphe Thiers tried to establish a conservative republic, he was met by royalists and Opposition to the Republican film.

For this reason, the Third French Republic, like the Second Imperial Government in Paris in the north, obviously entered a state of chaos and disorder.

At this time, the Bismarck government in Berlin announced that it would send diplomats to the Pan-Prussian countries to conduct diplomatic work. Obviously, the Bismarck government was trying to undermine the pressure exerted on Prussia by the Pan-Prussian alliance.

But how effective it will be, no one knows.

But at least, various countries did not reject the Prussian diplomats' approach, which shows that various countries are not willing to completely break with Prussia. Even the British and even Paris governments are like this.

Especially the latter. Now Napoleon III has prepared prisoners and sent them to Berlin. How to deal with Prussia at this time will determine the fate of Napoleon III. Napoleon III fell into the hands of Prussia, just like a snake being held by seven inches, unable to move.

William IV thought of coercing the emperor to order the princes during the Three Kingdoms period in his previous life, but Bismarck was doing this as an enemy country, which was really bold.

William IV can think about the current difficulties of Queen Eugenie and Prime Minister Charles in Paris.

Let’s establish a new emperor. What if Napoleon III is suddenly released by Bismarck?

If a new emperor is not established, then his majesty, the emperor, is squatting in someone else's prison while he and others enjoy the popular and spicy food in Paris. Isn't that a bit unkind?

Especially for the regent Eugenie, her husband was treated like this and she ruled France long-sleeved in Paris. Is this a sign of weak love between husband and wife?

These all restricted Queen Eugenie's big moves against Prussia.

It was precisely because of this that William I of Prussia and Bismarck unscrupulously supported the rise of the Third French Republic in southern France, leaving Paris helpless.

Queen Victoria also knew this, so she understood that this was the best opportunity to intervene in Paris. However, the Queen knew how to stop when enough was enough, and it was remarkable that she intervened slowly in the way of an international camp.

Fortunately, Paris has breathed a sigh of relief recently due to support from the United Kingdom and other countries.

However, William IV couldn't help but worry about Paris when he thought of Bismarck's ambition.

"Perhaps, small trends can be changed, but big trends cannot be changed. Paris still needs to be occupied by Prussia."

At this moment, the joyful smile on the face of the Dutch palace steward Tanrudo broke William IV's contemplation.

"Your Majesty, Queen Alexandra is giving birth."

"What?" William IV was suddenly surprised and worried. He jumped up in a hurry and quickly rushed towards Queen Alexandra's palace.

"How is it?" William IV, who had just arrived at Queen Alexandra's palace, asked hurriedly.

"Everything is normal now, please rest assured, Your Majesty," the queen's butler in front of her hurriedly replied.

William IV finally felt relieved. Although he was a father for the third time this time, whether it was the Eastern or Western world, in the 19th century or even the 20th century, giving birth to a child was a very dangerous thing. William IV I have seen a lot of news in my previous life saying that in Western royal families, it would be great if the survival rate of new members of the royal family could reach two-thirds. Three missing one?

Thinking about it makes me feel cute, and the Eastern idea of ​​keeping a child or a child is even more frightening. What William IV feared most was that this question suddenly appeared in front of him and asked him to choose.

The Dutch royal family has always had a thin bloodline. His wife, William III, only had three brothers, and the third brother died young, so now only he and Frederick of Greece are left.

Now he already has a son and a daughter. If he has another child, as long as he survives, his contribution to the family will exceed that of his father, William III.

Coupled with the deep love between his husband and wife, it would be a lie to say that he is not nervous.

Time passed by as the wall clock ticked.

William IV refused to go back to rest.

He insisted on staying outside the delivery room.

1 hour, 2 hours, 5 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours.

Starting at 8 a.m. on February 9, 1870, William IV finally arrived at 4:10:10 a.m. on February 10, 1870, after waiting for 20 hours.

When he heard the child's cry, William IV couldn't help but raise his head and look at the wall clock. He remembered the time firmly.

"Your Majesty, you are a prince"

After seeing the new life being taken out and looking at him, William IV knew that he had finally surpassed his father, William III.

But he seemed to be mistaken.

Because just when he was complacently holding his second son and third child, there was an exclamation in the delivery room.

William IV's heart skipped a beat, maybe there was an accident.

Just when he was worried, the housekeeper ran out again. No matter what William IV saw, he was not frightened, but smiling. She said in surprise: "Your Majesty, there is another one in the queen's belly."

"Ah" William IV was shocked. He looked at the son in his hand in disbelief and immediately realized, "They are actually twins?"

When he saw the housekeeper nodding, William IV suddenly asked: "Is Alexandra's body okay?"

"The queen is in good health," replied the housekeeper.

At this time, Alexandra's shout came again in the delivery room, which made William IV worried again. The housekeeper seemed to know His Majesty's worries, so she stared at the prince held in William IV's hands.

William IV understood, and immediately reluctantly gave the child to her, telling her: "Take good care of him, and there will be many rewards in the future."

This time, Alexandra's shout lasted for 20 hours. William IV finally arrived at 1:01:01 in the morning on February 11, 1870, after persisting in the delivery room for nearly 40 hours. .

Soon after, William IV had a baby girl in his hands, no, it should be said to be a princess.

On February 10, 1870, Jacques Christian William, the second son of King William IV of the Netherlands and Queen Alexandra, was born. The mother and son were healthy. King William IV was overjoyed and immediately made Prince Jacques the Duke of the Congo. .

On February 11, 1870, Queen Alexandra gave birth to a princess again 20 hours later, the second daughter of William IV and Queen Alexandra. William IV directly named her Marie Christian. William, William IV directly named Princess Mary, who was less than a day old, the Grand Duchess of Kenya.

Together with Prince Albert of Orange (Duke of Nassau and Duke of Australia) who was born on November 25, 1865, and Princess Anna (the Grand Duchess of Phu Quoc Island) who was born on August 20, 1867, at this time, William IV finally had With the addition of two princes and two princesses, members of the Dutch royal family are no longer a factor restricting the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This has laid a solid foundation for the future stability of the Dutch royal family and is conducive to the overall development of the Netherlands.