#Marie of Edinburgh

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Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna with her daughters Marie, Victoria Melita & Alexandra.

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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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Royal Birthdays for today, October 29th:

Ferdinand II, King Consort of Portugal, 1816

Gagananga Yukala, the Prince Bijitprijakara, 1855

Marie of Edinburgh, Queen of Romania, 1875

Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, 1934

Constantine-Alexios, Prince of Greece and Denmark, 1998

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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 𐀔𓂃 ࣪˖ ִֶָ♡

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THE FASHIONISTAS

6 MAY 2023 || The fashion of the Royal Ladies and other Guests at the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London.

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Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story + Costumes

Princess Mary of the United Kingdom's red, black & golden dress in Season 01, Episode 03.

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St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Scotland, United Kingdom: Aerial view in autumn of streets and housing in the West End of Edinburgh.. Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. The city is located in south-east Scotland, and is bounded to the north by the Firth of Forth estuary and to the south by the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh had a population of 506,520 in mid-2020, making it the second-most populous city in Scotland and the seventh-most populous in the United Kingdom. Wikipedia

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August 19th 1561 saw Mary Queen of Scots land at Leith on her return from France, after the death of her husband, King Francis.

On Tuesday morning, the 19th of August, a gloomy misty day that seemed to be grieving in sympathy with her on her separation from her beloved France, Queen Mary arrived in Leith Roads. She had not been expected till the last days of the month, when the nobles and gentry had been summoned "with their honourable companies to welcome her Majesty." No. preparation had therefore been made to receive her, but the cannon of her two galleys soon brought out the people in crowds to greet her. She was accompanied by her three uncles of the House of Guise, by her four Maries, who, like herself, owing to their long residence in France, always spoke Scots with a French accent, and others of lower order.

It was a less than overwhelming reception. She was after all a devout Catholic set to rule, with the exception of parts of the Scottish Highlands, a deeply Protestant country with a vibrant and fundamentalist Presbyterian reform movement. Also, despite being born in the country the 18 year old Mary had little knowledge or understanding of Scottish society and culture. Even so, she did little to rock the boat. She accepted the Protestant Ascendancy and retained the Council of Advisers headed by her half-brother, the Protestant Earl of Moray.

She refused, however, to make the Reformed Church the established Church of Scotland. It was a controversial decision and set her against many people of influence, but then no amount of concessions would have made any difference to the antagonism of people such as the charismatic preacher John Knox who railed against her taking of Mass and preached that she was the new anti-Christ set upon making Scotland the new Sodom.

As no preparation had yet been made for her at Holyrood she "dynit in Andro Lambis house," in Leith, where, according to John Knox, she remained till towards evening, when she proceeded to the Palace.

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This is Stirling Castle in Scotland - I think it may be my favourite of the castles in Scotland! Lots to explore and see and do, and so much history. Much of it dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, with a few structures left from the 14th, and the newer front facing bits from the early 18th. Stirling Castle has also been used as a royal palace as well as a fortress, and many Kings and Queens have been crowned there, including Mary Queen of Scots. It's been well preserved and is displayed brilliantly - a must visit! Hope you enjoy this full look around it! 😀

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Royal Hat Appreciation (355/∞)

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The Russian Imperial Family in Romania, 1914.

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JOSEFINE SWOBODA AND QUEEN VICTORIA’S FAMILY 💖🥺❤️‍🩹

Beautiful portraits painted by the talented painter Josefine Swoboda (1861-1924) of the granddaughters and Great-granddaughters of Queen Victoria 🥺🦋🤍

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Princess Mary (1776-1857)

Artist: Peter Edward Stroehling (1768-c. 1826)

Date: 1807

Medium: Oil on copper

Collection: Royal Collection Trust, United Kingdom

Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh

Princess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (25 April 1776 – 30 April 1857) was the eleventh child and fourth daughter of King George III and his consort Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

She married her first cousin, Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, when both were 40, and was his widow in later life. In her last years, her niece Queen Victoria was on the throne as the fourth monarch during Mary's life, after her father and two of her brothers, George IV and William IV. Dying aged 81 at Gloucester House, Weymouth, Mary was the longest-lived and last survivor of George III's fifteen children (thirteen of whom lived to adulthood).

Princess Mary died on 30 April 1857 at Gloucester House, Mayfair, aged 81. She was the last-surviving and longest-lived child of King George III and Queen Charlotte.

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GRAND HIGH WITCH COUTURE ⋆˖‧☽◯☾‧˖⋆ 

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My 170 favorite royal outfits of 2024 in no specific order, part 1.

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Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story + Costumes

Princess Mary of the United Kingdom's creme, black & golden dress in Season 01, Episode 06.

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