William was expected to marry and produce further heirs. His father and her kinsman King Frederick William III were fond of the relationship between William and Elisa, but some in the Prussian court had discovered historical allegations that her ancestors had bought their princely title from Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor.
William was anticipated to marry and produce children. His father and his relative, King Frederick William III, favored the relationship between William and Elisa, however, some in the Prussian court discovered historical claims that her ancestors acquired their princely title from Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor.