George considered two German princesses as possible brides, both of whom were his first cousins.

His mother, however, wanted a more prestigious marriage for her son with a young German princess.

Russian society was not too happy with the idea of a German princess becoming their empress.

"As much as it can be until George is actually married to a safe little German princess."

In the end, the choice came down to two German princesses.

In 1949, he married a German princess.

He was greatly influenced by his wife, a beautiful but power-hungry German princess.

Some possibilities were also seen among the Protestant German princesses.

The connection to a German princess was intended to strengthen the reputation of the young French king.

The marriage was the first between an Italian prince and a German princess.