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 expected to wed and have more offspring. His father and her relative, King Frederick William III, were fond of the relationship between William and Elisa, but some within the Prussian court uncovered historical accusations that her ancestors purchased their princely title from Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor.