Whispers of a royal romance drift through the Schlosspark Buch, swirling around the Gedenkstein für Julie Elisabeth Amalia von Voss. This unassuming stone memorial holds a tale of love, loss, and royal intrigue. The Gedenkstein für Julie Elisabeth Amalia von Voss commemorates a woman who captured the heart of a king. Julie von Voss, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Frederika Louisa, was not known for her beauty or wit. Yet, she possessed a quiet charm that captivated King Frederick William II. She initially resisted his advances, adding to her mystique. Eventually, she agreed to a morganatic marriage, a union between a royal and someone of lower social standing. This marriage, performed in secrecy at Charlottenburg Palace in 1787, granted her the title of Countess Ingenheim. Julie remained respectful to the Queen, never attempting to usurp her position. Tragically, her happiness was short-lived. She died of consumption in 1789, shortly after giving birth to their son, Gustav Adolf Wilhelm. The Gedenkstein, commissioned by her brother Otto, stands as a testament to her brief life. It bears a touching inscription: “Soror optima – amica patriae – vale” which translates to “Best sister – friend of the fatherland – farewell.” The original memorial, featuring a marble relief of a death angel, was destroyed in 1956. However, the relief survived and was displayed in the Märkisches Museum and the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche. Thanks to the Von-Hinckeldey-Stiftung and the state of Berlin, the Gedenkstein für Julie Elisabeth Amalia von Voss has been reconstructed. It serves as a poignant reminder of a love story intertwined with Prussian history, forever etched in the heart of Schlosspark Buch.
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