Background
Marie was born in Arolsen, then part of the German Principality of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
Marie was born in Arolsen, then part of the German Principality of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
Her younger brother, Friedrich, was the last reigning prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont. William married again in 1886 to Charlotte of Schaumburg-Lippe. 23 May 1857 – 15 February 1877: Her Serene Highness Princess Marie of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
15 February 1877 – 30 April 1882: Her Royal Highness Princess William of Württemberg.