#Queen Victoria Eugenie

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RTVE is making a new show about Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain called 'Ena' and I'm pretty impressed with the jewelry so far. This is meant to be Ena on her wedding day in 1906 presumably before the bomb went off. The show is being made by Javier Olivares who also made 'Isabel' about Queen Isabella I of Castile and is currently filming so it won't be out for a while. The jewelry used in shows and movies is never going to look exactly like the real thing unless they spend a ton of their budget on it which isn't going to happen but I appreciate it when they at least try to replicate jewels correctly.

Queen Ena's Fleur de Lys Tiara or as it's commonly called La Buena was made by Ansorena in 1906 as a wedding gift from her husband, King Alfonso XIII of Spain. It has become the most important tiara in the Spanish collection and is now worn by Queen Letizia.

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“It’s curious how the protocol changed in 100 years. I saw a video comparing the “besamano” of Queen Victoria Eugenia in 1914 and how Queen Letizia is kissing/hugging her subjects on the Olympics. On the XVII century, any noble present at Court should remove his hat on the least mention of the King’s name. I wonder how it will be in the next 100 years…” - Submitted by dniel789

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YOU MAY ADDRESS HER AS THE QUEEN OF SPAIN.

PIC(S) INFO: Resolution at 1400x1400 -- Mega spotlight on a portrait of Victoria Eugenie, the Queen of Spain, wearing the fleurs-de-lis tiara, artwork by Philip de László (1869–1937), c. 1926.

PIC #2: Full portrait of Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg, Q.o.S., resolution at 750×1003.

Sources: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Queen_Victoria_Eugenie_by_Philip_de_L%C3%A1szl%C3%B3.png, various, etc...

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Infantas Beatriz and Maria Christina of Spain, 1920s

They were the daughters of King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain (neé Battenberg)

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The Royal Fandom Autumn 2024 Photo Challenge!

Day Ten: Favourite royal formalwear

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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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✧.* ~ Three Generations of British Victorias ~ ✧.*

Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland, 1819-1901

Victoria Princess Royal, Crown Princess of Prussia, Empress of Germany, 1840-1901

Princess Viktoria of Prussia, Princess of Schaumburg Lippe, 1866-1929

Princess Victoria of Wales, 1868-1935

Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh, Grand Duchess Viktoria Feodorovna of Russia, 1876-1936

Missing from photo:

Princess Victoria of Hesse and By Rhine, Marchioness of Milford Haven, 1863-1950

Princess Helena Victoria of Schleswig Holstein, 1870-1948

Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, Queen Consort of Spain, 1887-1969

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𝙲𝚑𝚘𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚁𝚘𝚢𝚊𝚕 𝚠𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗 👑✨🍫

(𝙿𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝟸 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝟺)

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Queen Sophia of Greece, née Princess Sophia of Prussia.

Princess Beatrice, Duchess of Galliera, née Princess Beatrice of Edinburgh.

Empress Maria Feodorovna, née Princess Dagmar of Denmark.

Queen Marie of Romania, née Princess Marie of Edinburgh.

Queen Victoria, née Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent.

Queen Margherita of Italy, née Princess Margherita of Savoy.

Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, née Princess Alix of Hesse.

Princess Louise of Schaumburg-Lippe, née Princess Louise of Denmark.

Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain, née Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg.

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Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena of Battenberg, later Queen consort of Spain with her mother, Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore of United Kingdom, Princess Henry of Battenberg

German vintage postcard

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“King Juan Carlos is just like his grandfather Alfonso XIII being unfaithful to their wives and embarrassing them in public again & again!” - Submitted by Anonymous

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“THIS IS THE LAST OF FIVE PORTRAITS DE LÁSZLÓ PAINTED OF QUEEN VICTORIA EUGENIA…”

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on a portrait of Queen Victoria Eugenia of Spain, née Princess Victoria Eugénie Julia of Battenberg; Consort of Alfonso XIII, c. 1927. Oil on canvas, 88.5 x 62.5 cm (34.84 x 24.61 in.), artwork by Philip de László. Public Collection, Museo del Prado, Madrid.

PIC #2: Queen Victoria Eugenie, c. 1927, a preliminary sketch for the painting above.

DESCRIPTION: Half length slightly to the left, almost full face slightly towards the right, wearing a plain sleeveless black gown, a black lace mantilla, a black lace and chiffon stole over her shoulders and arms, the Order of Queen María Luisa on a purple and white ribbon pinned to her dress, and emerald drop earrings.

OVERVIEW: “This is the last of five portraits de László painted of Queen Victoria Eugenia. It was executed in Madrid in 1927, seventeen years after his first visit to the royal palace in 1910, when he painted the Queen for the first time [7933]. De László had then closely examined the works not only of his idol, Velasquez, but of Goya, who had also been a source of inspiration for his Spanish royal portraits. His discreet homage to Goya, such as in the portrait of the Queen Mother María Cristina [7922], was at the time essentially confined to the treatment of the background – with flatter, smoother brush strokes, and in deep fawn, rather than dark brown – and to the greater solidity of his figures, the modelling of which stood out against such a uniform field.”

– THE DE LÁSZLÓ ARCHIVE TRUST (The artist's extensive personal archive of letters, press cuttings and business correspondence)

Sources: http://godsandfoolishgrandeur.blogspot.com/2017/06/royal-spain-portraits-of-spanish-royal.html & The De László Archive Trust.

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Extremely rare photo of Princess Victoria Eugenie “Ena” of Battenberg (later Queen of Spain), 1890s 🤍✨🌸

Source: Pinterest

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Queen Victoria with her granddaughter Princess Victoria Eugénie of Battenberg, 1897

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My 13 favorite royal bridal makeup in no specific order.