Princess Marie Amalie of Baden

Princess Marie Amelie of Baden (Marie Amelie Elisabeth Caroline; 11 October 1817 – 17 October 1888) was the youngest daughter of Charles, Grand Duke of Baden and Stéphanie de Beauharnais. In 1843, she married the Scottish nobleman William Hamilton, Marquess of Douglas and Clydesdale. They became the Duke and Duchess of Hamilton upon the death of William's father in 1852. Their only daughter Mary married the future Albert I, Prince of Monaco and was the mother of Louis II. Princess Marie Amelie was a cousin of Napoleon III of France, as well as a friend of his and his wife's, Empress Eugénie. She often accompanied the couple at official events, and provided them lodging when they visited her outside France.

Marriage
On 23 February 1843, she married the Scottish nobleman William Douglas-Hamilton, Marquess of Douglas an Clydesdale, only son of the 10th Duke of Hamilton.

Issue

 * 1) William Douglas-Hamilton, 12th Duke of Hamilton (later 12th Duke of Hamilton)
 * 2) Charles Douglas-Hamilton, 7th Earl of Selkirk (later 7th Earl of Selkirk
 * 3) Lady Mary Victoria Hamilton married Albert I, Prince of Monaco.

Titles and styles

 * 11 October 1817 – 23 February 1843 Her Grand Ducal Highness Princess Marie Amelie of Baden.
 * 23 February 1843 – 18 August 1852 Her Grand Ducal Highness The Marchioness of Douglas and Clydesdale.
 * 18 August 1852 – 8 July 1863 Her Grand Ducal Highness The Duchess of Hamilton.
 * 8 July 1863 – 17 October 1888 Her Grand Ducal Highness The Dowager Duchess of Hamilton.