Briefe Königin Elisabeths an König Carol I. aus dem Rumänischen Staatsarchiv

Oh Carl, God bless you a thousand times for all the bliss you pour into my heart, for the strong love with which you have bound me to you. You must promise me that you will never doubt me, never, and that you do not expect so much from me that you will be disappointed afterward.

Your two letters have brought me immense joy; I always long for news from you, telegram me at least every two days. I believe you cannot complain about me; I keep you informed about everything.

I hope you are keeping my letters and telegrams safe and sealed, as they may become interesting later on.

The letters preserved in the Romanian National Archive from the royal couple Carol I and Elisabeth of Romania cover the years from 1869 to 1913. This correspondence provides insight into the married life of the royal couple and encompasses almost their entire time together as partners on the Romanian throne. Particularly relevant for historians is the correspondence during the time of Romania's War of Independence, which is published here for the first time in its original and unabridged form.

In terms of women's history and the history of noble women in Europe, Elisabeth's letters are particularly revealing, among other things, because they showcase the emotional world and lifestyle of a German-born princess and queen in a country in Southeastern Europe. For those interested in the history of the Hohenzollern dynasty, the correspondence presented here, edited and commented on according to scientific criteria, offers previously largely unknown material about the first royal couple of Romania.