Alexandra of denmark

WikiVictorian @wikivictorian · Portrait of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, later Princess Alexandra of Wales (and Queen Consort of United Kingdom). Photographed in 1862.

Alexandra of Denmark, full name Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia was born on December 1, 1844 and died on November 20, 1925. She was Queen

Carte-de-visite photograph showing full length portrait of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, turned to right, standing by chair, hands clasped together. She wears a pale coloured dress with frilled sleeves, slightly off the shoulder. When Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were considering potential brides for their eldest son, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the invention of photography had made it possible for them to see portraits of the young ladies before any further commitments were made…

Alexandra_of_Denmark c.1889

Say hello, everyone, to Alexandra of Denmark, (1844-1925) when she was Princess of Wales as painted by Richard L. Lauchert in 1862. This was painted a...

Three-quarter length seated portrait photograph of the Princess of Wales holding a bouquet in her hands and looking down at them

In light of the news that Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary's Cullinan-studded crown for her coronation, T&C takes another look at these nine magnificent gems cut from the largest diamond ever found.

Yes, the portrait is from 1878. However, it is taken from images from the wedding, which took place March 10, 1863. Alix's gown was m...

Photograph of a full length portrait of Alexandra, Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) seated, facing the camera front on. She holds a book open on her lap, with a photograph.The pearl and diamond brooch was part of a parure by Garrard and was part of a wedding gift from her husband, then the Prince of Wales (later King Edawrd VII). The combination of the painted backdrop and the photographers use of natural props gives the impression the Princess is seated in a…