Although it became a public institution in 1902, its ties with the ducal house remained strong for years.

In the early 18th century the grand ducal house was on the verge of extinction.

"In 1918, Germany became a republic, and the ducal house lost its sovereignty."

It was a small wedding, for a ducal house.

During the 300 years that the family held the title, the name of the ducal house changed when the duchy passed through the female line.

It is also the name of the ducal house, which ascended to several thrones.

Confucius said, "The revenue of the state has left the ducal house now for five generations.

A Spanish lady, sweet blossom of a ducal house.

The Counts were elevated to a ducal house in 1417, the year Catherine was born.

He succeeded to the headship of the ducal house on 30 September 1980 following the death of his father.