Marriage and Family
On 22 May 1919 she married her first cousin once removed, Prince Axel of Denmark, in Stockholm. They had two sons:
- Prince George Valdemar Karl Axel of Denmark (1920–1986)
- Prince Flemming Valdemar Carl Axel (1922–2002)
The marriage was a love match: her mother remarked that the couple were so much in love that they could not be left alone in a furnished room. Her wedding was celebrated with great festivities in Stockholm.
Read more about this topic: Princess Margaretha Of Sweden
Famous quotes containing the words marriage and/or family:
“Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient.”
—Voltaire [François Marie Arouet] (1694–1778)
“The family is in flux, and signs of trouble are widespread. Expectations remain high. But realities are disturbing.”
—Robert Neelly Bellah (20th century)