Talk:Prince Leopold Clement of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Resign his commission?
The text says that "marrying Rybicka would have forced [Leopold] to resign his officer's commission." It does not explain why. Were officers of his rank forbidden to marry? Would being married to a commoner cause a demotion in royal rank that would keep him from serving in that regiment? Were newlyweds forbidden from serving in combat, which his regiment was about to enter? Inquiring minds want to know. --Piledhigheranddeeper (talk) 14:02, 28 June 2013 (UTC)
 * I am one of the inquiring minds, and I cannot answer your question. The source provides no explanation but appears to suggest that such a marriage would have been improper. I'll try asking at Reference desk/Humanities. Surtsicna (talk) 15:47, 28 June 2013 (UTC)