Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

The United Kingdom supported Belgium's separation from the Netherlands, and the Netherlands' most important ally, Tsarist Russia, received British support to allow the Principality of Serbia to become independent from the Ottoman Empire.

The Netherlands was taken advantage of.

It can be said that Serbia was obtained from the sale of Belgium by the Russian Empire.

Therefore, the Netherlands has never had a good impression of Serbia.

Initially, the territory of the Principality of Serbia only included the original Belgrade. From 1831 to 1833, with the strong support of Tsar Paul I of the Russian Empire, the principality expanded to the southeast and west. In 1867, the Ottoman Turkish army invaded the territory of Tsarist Russia. Pressed down, it completely withdrew from the Principality of Serbia, ensuring its de facto independence. In 1869, a new constitution was promulgated, which defined Serbia as an independent country.

After the Berlin Conference in 1878, the Principality of Serbia gained widespread international recognition and its territory expanded to the southeast. The Principality of Serbia lasted until the establishment of the Kingdom in 1880, along with the Kingdom of Bulgaria and Montenegro in the same year. This actually marked the further decline of the Ottoman Empire. witness.

Therefore, at this time, Serbia issued a lament for Alexander II, but it was sincere. However, the Ottoman Empire who came to Constantinople must be unhappy.

It is said that the Serbian king said he would leave Belgrade on March 27 and prepare to rush to St. Petersburg in person to express his and his country's special relationship with Tsarist Russia.

At 12 o'clock local time on March 26, Queen Victoria's belated condolence message came out. However, in addition to sending a telegram to Crown Prince Alexandrovich, she also published it directly and completely in the "European Times".

Queen Victoria expressed condolences for the death of Alexander II. She praised Alexander II as "the role model and spiritual sustenance of trillions of people, including the British."

Her Majesty stressed at Buckingham Palace that Alexander II had made a huge contribution to the achievement of peace in Europe and the world in the past, and this sharing will not be forgotten. "He will be missed, especially her elegance and wit."

In the article, she reiterated her deep condolences for Alexander II.

Queen Victoria said she was "deeply saddened" by the news of the Tsar's death and that with his death "an era is coming to an end".

She also said that there are no words to describe the importance of this tsar, his sense of responsibility and moral integrity, dedication and dignity, and what he meant to Russia, Britain, Europe and the world in the past 25 years since he became emperor of the Russian Empire in 1856. major.

The Queen said she looked back on her association with Tsar Alexander II "with the greatest gratitude".

The Queen's words don't make people feel any abrupt or impolite. Regardless of her status as a first love or a country manager, they are quite satisfactory. It makes sense, but for busybodies, there is nothing to talk about.

Of course, reading between the lines is still for future gossip media to manipulate.

Three minutes after the Queen's condolences were published, at 12:03.

British Prime Minister Gladstone expressed condolences on the death of Alexander II.

Gladstone delivered a speech at No. 10 Downing Street, expressing condolences for the death of Alexander II. Gladstone emphasized that Alexander II's authority, rich experience and imitative sense of responsibility will remain in Britain's memory.

At 12:40 local time in Constantinople, Sultan Abdul Aziz I of the Ottoman Empire also appeared. As the old enemy of the Russian Empire for hundreds of years, these two countries were more powerful than the Russian Empire and Sweden. The opponent, at least Sweden, is mainly defensive, but the Ottoman Empire still dares to fight back. Moreover, the Ottoman Empire was territorially powerful and was still among the most powerful countries in Europe.

The two countries have fought no less than 1,000 major and minor wars in the past 100 years. It can be said that hatred has been engraved in the bones of both sides.

Therefore, many people are still confused and shocked by the mourning of Sultan Abdulaziz I.

At local time, Ottoman Sultan Abdul Aziz I publicly published an article in the Financial Times expressing condolences for the death of Alexander II.

The world's most powerful Sultan said he was deeply saddened after learning of the death of Alexander II and expressed his deepest condolences to the royal family, people and government of the Tsarist Russian Empire.

"Although Alexander II is my old rival, I still give him the greatest respect and dignity because I think he is a good opponent."

Umberto I of the Kingdom of Italy expressed condolences to Alexander II at 13:00 local time. Umberto I emphasized that Alexander II’s rule over the past 25 years has witnessed, written and shaped many important chapters in Europe and the world. It will leave a solid and valuable legacy for future generations.

King William III of Greece expressed condolences for Alexander II, "He is my cousin. I met him many times. I met him many times when I was in power in the Netherlands after 1848. He was a very talkative and upright man. I didn't expect that he would go ahead of me. My heart aches. The Kingdom of Greece is a member of the Orthodox Church like the Russian Empire. Athens is one of the birthplaces of the Orthodox Church. We are willing to cooperate on this. It opens the door for future exchanges between Greece and Tsarist Russia. At the same time, I am confident that Crown Prince Alexandrovich will succeed to the throne and rule Tsarist Russia."

Unexpectedly, the Argentine government, which had fallen out with the Netherlands, also issued a condolence message.

At local time, President Miter of the Argentine government expressed condolences for the death of Alexander II. The article stated, "The Argentine government grieves with the government and people of Tsarist Russia at the moment of the death of Alexander II."

March 26, 14:12.

King Leopold II of Belgium expressed condolences for the death of Alexander II. In his eulogy to Alexander II, Leopold II expressed his sincere condolences to his family and the people of Tsarist Russia, calling the Tsar a close ally of the country where Belgium was born. , a beloved and respected ruler of the country.

He praised that Belgium's independence from the Netherlands was inseparable from the support of the Russian Empire, so Belgium must be grateful to the Russian Empire.

It is very obvious that this guy is provoking the relationship between the Netherlands and the Russian Empire. This approach is obviously supported by London. Therefore, the Netherlands is definitely not very happy with Belgium's approach.

However, now that the Dutch power in Europe has weakened, and it is now at odds with Britain, and the French Empire has a close relationship with Britain, Belgium will no longer have the land that was ceded by the Netherlands and France in 1870 in recent years. That's why Leopold II dared to do this, but will the Netherlands really not retaliate against this?