Princess Victoria of Prussia and Alexander

Princess Victoria, the daughter of the Crown Princess of Prussia, had fallen in love with Prince Alexander of Battenburg, who had been chosen to rule Bulgaria.
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales had considered Prince Alexander was just the right husband for his niece.
Kaiser Wilhelm I and his grandson, Prince Wilhelm, opposed the match.
Queen Victoria liked Alexander.
Princess Victoria of Prussia did not marry Alexander.
Suppose Alexander of Battenburg does marry Victoria of Prussia. What happens then?
 
Victoria's mother, the Crown Princess of Prussia, recommended Alexander as a possible match.
Chancellor Otto von Bismarck was opposed to the match.
Emperor Wilhelm I and Otto von Bismarck were hesitant that if Victoria wed Alexander, Tsar Alexander III would be offended.
Prince Alexander's actions in Bulgaria were irritating the Russians.
 
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