#Alexandra of Wales

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Emperor Alexander III with his wife Empress Maria feodorovna and her sister Princess Alexandra of Wales 1890s

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Group Photograph in Denmark 1896

Standing: Alexandra, Princess of Wales; Prince Waldemar of Denmark; Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia; Tsar Nicholas II of Russia; Queen Louise of Denmark; Princess Victoria of Wales holding Prince Viggo of Denmark; Marie, Princess Waldemar of Denmark.

Seated: Prince Aage of Denmark; King Christian IX of Denmark holding Princess Margaret of Denmark; Empress Alexandra Feodorovna holding Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna of Russia; Prince Erik and Prince Axel of Denmark.

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Royal Mothers + Piggybacks 🤍

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GRAND HIGH WITCH COUTURE ⋆˖‧☽◯☾‧˖⋆ 

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Royal Parallels: Queen Alexandra (then Princess of Wales) painted by Richard Lauchert, 1863, Empress Elizabeth of Austria painted by Franz Winterhalter, 1864 and The Princess of Wales (then Duchess of Cambridge) photographed by Paolo Roversi, 2021.

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21ST CENTURY ROYALS (2000-2099) | 12x23: “Happy new year”

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"The Monarchs of Queen Victoria’s Legacy"

Wilhelm II was the first of Queen Victoria's grandchildren to ascend to a throne, becoming German Emperor in 1888. His reign initiated the lineage of monarchs descended from Victoria. The last to be crowned was Marie of Romania in 1914, marking the end of an era for Victoria's royal progeny.

Queen Maud of Norway holds the distinction of having the longest tenure as Queen Consort among Queen Victoria's grandchildren, with a reign that spanned 33 years. Her time on the throne was characterized by a harmonious blend of British heritage and Norwegian culture, leaving a legacy of benevolence and cultural patronage. Conversely, Queen Sophia's role as Queen Consort of the Hellenes was the briefest, lasting just about 4 years due to the political upheavals of World War I and Greece's National Schism, which led to her husband's abdication. Despite the short span, her resilience and dedication to her royal duties remained unwavering.

The execution of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna was a deeply tragic event, reflecting the brutal reality of the Russian Revolution. On the night of 16-17 July 1918, she and her family were executed by Bolshevik revolutionaries in Yekaterinburg. Alexandra witnessed the murder of her husband, Tsar Nicholas II, before she herself was killed with a gunshot to the head. The violence of that night brought an abrupt and grim end to the Romanov dynasty, extinguishing the lives of the last imperial family of Russia in a stark and merciless manner. Her death marked the first among Queen Victoria’s crowned grandchildren. In contrast, Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain lived through the upheavals of the 20th century, witnessing the restoration of the Spanish monarchy. She passed away in 1969, the last of Victoria’s crowned grandchildren, her life reflecting the dramatic changes of her time.

George V’s United Kingdom, a realm where tradition blends with modernity, continues to stand firm. The monarchy, a symbol of continuity, has weathered the storms of change, its crown passed down through generations, still reigning with a sense of duty and connection to the people.

Maud of Norway’s legacy endures in the serene beauty of Norway, where the monarchy remains a cherished institution. Her reign, characterized by a quiet strength and a nurturing presence, is remembered fondly, and the royal house she helped establish continues to flourish.

Margaret of Connaught’s Swedish monarchy, into which she married, stands resilient. Though she never became queen, her descendants uphold the traditions and values she embodied, maintaining the monarchy as a pillar of Swedish national identity.

Victoria Eugenie of Spain saw the Spanish monarchy navigate the tumultuous waters of the 20th century, enduring a republic and a dictatorship before being restored. Today, it stands as a testament to resilience, with her bloodline still on the throne, embodying the spirit of reconciliation and progress.

In stark contrast, the fates of other monarchies were marked by tragedy:

Wilhelm II witnessed the fall of his German Empire in the aftermath of World War I. His abdication marked the end of an era, and he spent his remaining years in exile, a once-mighty emperor without a throne, reflecting on the lost glory of his realm.

Sophia of Hellenes experienced the disintegration of the Kingdom of Greece amidst political upheaval. The monarchy, once a symbol of national unity, was abolished, leaving her and her family to face the harsh reality of a world that had moved beyond the age of empires.

Alexandra Feodorovna’s Russian Empire crumbled during the Bolshevik Revolution. The tragic end of the Romanov dynasty saw her and her family executed, their fates sealed by the tides of revolution that swept away centuries of monarchical rule.

Marie of Romania’s kingdom, once a beacon of hope in the aftermath of World War I, eventually succumbed to the forces of history. The monarchy was abolished after World War II, and the royal family faced the stark reality of a republic.

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Family gathering in Denmark, c. 1899.

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The Hessian grand ducal and British royal families, 1882.

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Portrait of King Edward VII with his wife Queen Alexandra and three of their grandchildren

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Prince Edward of Wales, his wife Princess Alexandra of Wales and their two sons Princes Albert Victor and George of Wales 1870s.

Princess Alexandra’s face looks weirdly edited.

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Queen Alexandra's Jewels

RIGHT: The Princess of Wales wearing a diamond and emerald brooch with Prince of Wales feathers, a wedding gift to Alexandra from the women of North Wales. It originally had a triangle of three diamonds on top.

LEFT: Queen Elizabeth II wears the Dagmar cross necklace - without the crucial cross - to a film premier in London in 1960, together with earrings that were a wedding present to Alexandra from her husband.

Alexandra would bequeath the necklace 'to the crown jewels - on the condition that no part of it shall ever be altered'. Queen Elizabeth II wore it occasionally in her younger years - including on a state visit to Denmark in 1957 but it has not been seen in many years.

Credit: Majesty Magazine & Trond Isaksen

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Alexandra, Princess of Wales (later Queen of the UK) and Princess Maud of Wales, 1872 🤍

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Favourite photo(s) of royals in Hallowe'en costumes — if the theme was period costume

Royal Autumn 2024 challenge

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1869 -> 2024:Photography, Princesses of Wales and their children. Like Catherine, the late Queen Alexandra (then The Princess of Wales) had an interest in photography and took hundreds of photos throughout her life.

-> c. 1869 Alexandra with her children Prince Albert, Prince George (later George V), Princess Louise and Princess Victoria at Abergeldie Castle, Scotland. ->2024 Catherine with her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at Adelaide Cottage, Windsor, England.

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Royal Autumn 2024 Challenge: Day 2

Favourite photo(s) of a royal under autumnal trees