[1][2] Her timing meant that the bishop of Regensburg, as well as all of the guests, were all assembled and ready to attend the wedding before her announcement was made.
[1][2][3] Albert subsequently consulted her paternal grandfather, who was the head of the Czech branch, and the two next summoned a family council.
[citation needed] Illa had met the two brothers at about the same time, and "the wisdom of an alliance" between herself and Prince Raphael seemed clear.
[4] In the week leading up to the wedding however, Illa spent time with Philipp daily and grew feelings for him while staying at the Regensburg home of his and her fiancé's parents.
[4] Their engagement had been tentatively approved until Philipp became of age, and he received his father's blessing before the betrothal was announced; the couple planned on a September wedding.