Queen Marie of Romania

Maria is the child of two of Europe's most powerful families. She could have become Queen of Great Britain, but despite the fact that the future King George V proposes marriage to her, under pressure from her mother, Maria marries the Romanian Crown Prince Ferdinand. The queen's life is filled with storms, scandals and conflicts. In 1916, Romania entered World War I on the side of the Entente, hoping to annex territories inhabited by ethnic Romanians in the event of victory. At first, Romania led a successful campaign and even occupied Transylvania, but soon found itself surrounded by enemy troops. The Romanian army suffered several crushing defeats, and soon Austro-German troops invaded the country. Romania was forced to conclude a humiliating peace treaty. Despite the fact that King Ferdinand did not ratify it, it was because of this treaty that the Paris Peace Conference refused to recognize the demands of Romania. Hopes that the international community will recognize a united Romania are fading every day.