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Emma was born a princess of Waldeck and Pyrmont on 2 August 1858 in Arolsen Castle in Arolsen, the capital of the small German principality of Waldeck and Pyrmont. She was the fourth daughter of Georg Viktor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont, and Princess Helena of Nassau-Weilburg.
After her husband's death in 1852, she ruled Waldeck and Pyrmont as Regent for her minor son George Victor. Among her first acts was a reform of the Waldeck contingent of the federal army, implemented in 1845 by Prussian officers. [2] The Revolutions of 1848 took place during Emma's reign; in Waldeck they led to a new parliament being convened. [3]
The title Princess of Waldeck and Pyrmont and the use of the style "Serene Highness" has generally been restricted to the following persons: the spouse of the head of the Princely House of Waldeck and Pyrmont; the legitimate male-line female descendants of a head of the Princely House of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Coat of arms of the counts of Waldeck (1349–1712) Government bond of the Principality Waldeck and Pyrmont, issued 1 January 1863 The noble family of the Counts of Waldeck [] and the later Princes of Waldeck and Pyrmont were male line descendants of the Counts of Schwalenberg [] (based at Schwalenberg Castle), ultimately descendent from Widekind I of Schwalenberg [] (reigned 1127–1136/7).
As a result, it continues to serve as a residence of the former ruling family of the Principality of Waldeck and Pyrmont. It was the birthplace of Princess Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont , who became the Queen consort of the Netherlands during the late 19th century.
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He finally decided to marry Pauline's younger sister Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont. Some politicians were quite angry, as she was 41 years the king's junior. Emma showed herself, however, as a cordial woman. William asked permission from parliament, this was easily granted. The couple were quickly married in Bad Arolsen on 7 January 1879.
George Victor was born in Bad Arolsen the son of George II, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont and his wife Princess Emma of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym. [1] He succeeded as prince originally under the guardianship of his mother on 15 May 1845 following the death of his father.