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Mary, Princess Royal (Mary Henrietta Stuart; 4 November 1631 – 24 December 1660), was a British princess, a member of the House of Stuart, and by marriage Princess of Orange and Countess of Nassau. She acted as regent for her minor son from 1651 to 1660.
Dec 24, 2016 · Life was not easy for Mary because although she was named co-regent of her young son who now became William III her mother-in-law, Amelia von Solms-Branfels, with whom she did not get on held more power than her.
Mary became Princess of Orange in March 1647 when William’s father died. Mary’s relationship with her mother-in-law Amalia was not very good while the relationship with the rival court of Elizabeth Stuart – who was also her aunt – was very good.
Nov 4, 2012 · Mary Stuart, Princess Royal, daughter of King Charles I & Henrietta Maria, was born on this day 4 November, 1631. Mary was married (at the very young age of 10) to Prince William II of the House of Orange, who was fifteen, and already fast becoming a dissolute young man.
Mary Of Orange was the eldest daughter of the English king Charles I and wife of the Dutch stadholder William II of Orange. The marriage to Prince William took place in London and in 1642 she crossed over to Holland.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 6, 2015 · Mary became Princess of Orange in March 1647 when William’s father died. Mary’s relationship with her mother-in-law worsened due to her elevated position and her good relationship with Amalia’s...
Mary Stuart, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange. As the daughter-in-law of the stadtholder, Frederick Henry, Princess Mary became more engaged in courtly and public events. In March 1647, Mary's husband, William II, succeeded his father as stadholder.
