Monday, November 10, 2008

German royals flee

November 10, 1918

Prince Adalbert of Prussia has "sought refuge" on his yacht, as his crew continues to "remain loyal." His wife, Princess Adelheid, and their two children, are leaving Kiel bu train.
Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia "seem to be in hiding near the Danish frontier" as they look for an opportunity to escape.
The prince had a "narrow escape from death" and he and his wife, Irene, left Kiel in a car. He was hit by a bullet "entering his sleeve, and the Princess was "shot above the elbow."o

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