Hilda and Frederick were the last grand ducal couple of Baden before the German Revolution of 1918.

Hilda married Frederick II, Grand Duke of Baden on 20 September 1885 at Schloss Hohenburg.

The son of a courtier led a group of soldiers up to the front of the palace, followed by a great crowd of people, where a few shots were fired.

By permission of the new government, they were allowed to stay at the Langenstein Palace, which belonged to a Swedish count, Douglas.

[1] In 1919, the family requested permission from the government to reside in Mainau, and was told that they were now private citizens and could do as they wished.