Queen Eliane of Friskland
| Eliane | |
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| Eliane's monogram | |
| Queen consort of Friskland | |
| Reign | 23 February 1941 - 19 May 1978 |
| Coronation | 19 July 1946 |
| Predecessor | Theodora |
| Successor | Lucia |
| Spouse | Carl Vilhelm V |
| Issue Detail |
Henrik VII Prince Emil, Duke of Sönderholm |
| Full name | |
| Eliane Henriette Gabrielle | |
| House | Gyllenborg (by marriage) |
| Father | Maxime de Beaumont |
| Mother | Marie-Ophélie Cassaud |
| Born | 19 January 1897 Paris, France |
| Died | 21 May 1983 (aged 86) Jättenholm, Friskland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic (before 1928) Lutheran (after 1928) |
Queen Eliane of Friskland (born Eliane Henriette Gabrielle de Beaumont; January 19, 1897 - May 21, 1983) was the French-born Queen consort of Friskland from her husband's accession in 1941 to his death in 1978. She was married to Carl Vilhelm V of Friskland.
Early life
Eliane was born in Paris, France on January 19, 1897. Her father, Maxime de Beaumont (1869-1931), was a politician in the French National Assembly. Her mother, Marie-Ophélie "Nénette" (née Cassaud; 1871-1949) was a housewife. Eliane was the second of the couple's children; she had three brothers and two sisters: Guillaume (1896-1959); Alice (1898-1974); Thérèse (1900-1963); Jean-Louis (1901-1968); Maxime "Simo" (1904-1980); and Marc-Émile (1906-1971).
In 1909, when Eliane was 12 years old, her father was appointed French Ambassador to Friskland. The family moved with their father to Jättenholm where he took up his diplomatic post. Maxime de Beauchamp remained in this post for 12 years, and when the time came for the family to return home, the now 24-year-old Eliane decided to remain in Friskland.
Marriage and family
Through her father's work, she became acquainted with the then-Crown Prince Carl Vilhelm of Friskland. Eliane and Carl Vilhelm developed a good relationship with each other, and shared mutual friends. They soon after began courting, and it was officially announced in 1927 that they were engaged to be married.
Eliane and Carl Vilhelm were married in the Royal Chapel at Jättenholm on July 13, 1928. They took a honeymoon shortly afterwards, going on a whistle-stop tour of Europe, visiting countries such as France, Switzerland, Italy and Germany.
The couple had two children:
- Henrik VII (Henrik Folke Carl Johan; 24 July 1932 - 23 October 2012)
- Prince Emil, Duke of Sönderholm (Emil Alexander Vilhelm Erik; 19 December 1934 - 28 March 2016)
Eliane was known to have suffered various miscarriages throughout her life, which was a source of great pain to her.
Queen consort
On 23 February 1941, her husband's parents, King Henrik and Queen Theodora, were killed in a road traffic accident. Her husband ascended the throne as Carl Vilhelm V, and Eliane became Queen consort.
Eliane enjoyed her role as consort, taking part in royal duties and tours. She also did extensive philanthropic and charity work over her time as Queen.
Later years
After her husband's death in 1978, and her son's subsequent accession to the throne, Eliane remained within the public eye, although her role was reduced.
She spent the summer months in her home city of Paris, and maintained an apartment at Torberg Palace for the rest of the year, and lived there until her own death in 1983, at the age of 86.
Titles and styles
| Monarchical styles of Queen Eliane (as consort) | |
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| Reference style | Her Majesty |
| Spoken style | Your Majesty |
- 19 January 1897 - 13 July 1928: Eliane Henriette Gabrielle de Beaumont
- 13 July 1928 - 23 February 1941: Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Eliane of Friskland
- 23 February 1941 - 19 May 1978: Her Majesty the Queen
- 19 May 1978 - 21 May 1983: Her Majesty Queen Eliane of Friskland
