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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.
#wilhelm ii#Marie of Edinburgh#Marie of romania#George v#alix of hesse#alexandra feodorovna#Margaret of connaught#Margaret of Sweden#Victoria eugenie of Spain#Sophia of Prussia#Sophia of Hellenes#Sophia of greece#queen maud#princess maud of wales#Victoria eugenie of battenberg
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Grace and Rainier of Monaco in Athens for the wedding of Juan Carlos of Spain and Sophia of Greece on May 14, 1962.
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Bunte (27th-06-1962)
#princess grace#prince rainier#grace and rainier#frank sinatra#juan carlos of spain#sophia of greece#1962
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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.
#queen sophia of greece#princess sophia of prussia#princess beatrice of edinburgh#duchess of galliera#empress maria feodorovna#dagmar of denmark#queen marie of romania#princess marie of edinburgh#queen victoria#queen margherita of italy#margherita of savoy#empress alexandra feodorovna#alix of hesse#princess louise of denmark#princess louise of schaumburg-lippe#queen victoria eugenie of spain#princess victoria eugenie of battenberg#chocolate cards
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Sophia Loren in Boy on a Dolphin (1957)
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Interior of the 7th-century Hagia Sophia church in Thessaloniki, Greece
Greek vintage postcard
#church#historic#photo#briefkaart#sophia#vintage#th#sepia#greek#thessaloniki#photography#carte postale#postcard#greece#postkarte#postal#tarjeta#hagia sophia#ansichtskarte#old#ephemera#postkaart#century#hagia#7th-century#interior
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“King Constantine and Queen Sophia of Greece had such handsome and gorgeous kids!!! It seems like the only royal currently that resembles them is Infanta Sofía. King Constantine’s genetics are still going strong after so many generations!” - Submitted by Anonymous
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Tsesarevich Nicholas, Prince George of Wales, Princess Sophia of Prussia, Crown Prince Constantine of Greece and Prince George of Greece and Denmark 1890s.
#Tsesarevich Nicholas#prince george of wales#Princess Sophia of Prussia#crown Prince Constantine#George of Greece and Denmark#nicholas ii#George v#Queen sophia of Greece#Constantine i#1890s
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Roza of Smyrna (2016) dir. Giorgos Kordelas
#greece#greek#greek cinema#turkey#turkish#hagia sophia#istanbul#constantinople#romance#byzantine#christian#asia minor#anatolia#greeks#cinema#movies#greek movies#2016#roza of smyrna#movie stills
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Greece vs France (November 21, 2023)
#kylian mbappe#equipe de france#french football national#france#greece vs france#agia sophia stadium#athens#greece#november 2023
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Boy on a Dolphin Jean Negulesco. 1957
Windmill Κανόνια, Υδρα, 18040, Idra 180 40, Greece See in map
See in imdb
#jean negulesco#boy on a dolphin#sophia loren#hydra#greece#windmill#piero giagnoni#movie#cinema#film#location#google maps#street view#1957
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This cop stands so cool until Sophia the Robot makes a run for it
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#sophia the robot#acab#1312#all cops are bastards#all cops are bad#anti police#anti cop#robot#humanoid#beyond#thessaloniki#greece#april 2024#2024#ftp#fuck the police#fuck the cops#ausgov#politas#auspol#tasgov#taspol#australia#fuck neoliberals#neoliberal capitalism#anthony albanese#albanese government#class war#anti capitalism#antinazi
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Princess Grace of Monaco during a stop at Paris airport on her way to the wedding of Prince Juan Carlos of Spain and Princess Sophia of Greece's wedding in Athens in May 1962.
#grace kelly#princess grace#atheens#paris#princess sophia of greece#prince juan carlos#royal wedding#1962
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Princess Grace and Prince Rainier with Princess Sophia of Greece, 1972.
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prettiest royal woman iyo?
Queen Alexandra
Empress Maria Feodorovna
Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna
Empress Victoria of Germany
Queen Maud of Norway
Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna
Queen Sophia of Greece
Queen Maria Sophie of the Two Siciles
Princess Margaret
Princess Beatrice of Edinburgh, Duchess of Galliera.
#answered ask#queen alexandra#alexandra of denmark#empress maria feodorovna#dagmar of denmark#grand duchess tatiana nikolaevna#victoria princess royal#empress victoria of germany#maud of wales#queen maud of norway#grand duchess elisabeth feodorovna#elisabeth of hesse#queen sophia of greece#princess sophia of prussia#queen marie sophie of the two sicilies#duchess marie sophie in bavaria#princess margaret#countess of snowdon#princess beatrice of edinburgh#duchess of galliera
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1957 Sophia Loren dives the Aegean Sea for a statue of a boy riding a dolphin
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