Princess Marie of the Netherlands was the fourth child and younger daughter of Prince Frederick of the Netherlands and wife of William, 5th Prince of Wied.
Background
Marie was born at Wassenaar, Netherlands the fourth child and younger daughter of Prince Frederick of the Netherlands (1797–1881) second son of William I of the Netherlands, and his wife, Princess Louise of Prussia (1808–1870), daughter of Frederick William III of Prussia.
Career
She was the mother of William, Prince of Albania. Princess Marie suffered at an early age of hearing problems. She nevertheless proved to be a truly spectacular heiress.
Edward"s mother, Queen Victoria, originally a supporter of the match, blew off the plan after meeting her and found her unattractive.
5 June 1841 – 18 July 1871: Her Royal Highness Princess Marie of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau 18 July 1871 – 22 October 1907: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wied 22 October 1907 – 22 June 1910: Her Royal Highness The Dowager Princess of Wied.