Alexandra of Denmark (1844

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Biography

Alexandra of Denmark was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, from 22 January 1901 to 6 May 1910 as the wife of King Edward VII.

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1844 Birth

Born Princess Alexandra Caroline in Copenhagen. Her family was minor royalty until 1852, when her father was chosen to succeed to the Danish throne.

Did becoming major royalty after being minor royalty feel like a fairy tale or a transaction? Was Copenhagen a good preparation for London?

1863 Event

Married Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, at St George's Chapel, Windsor. She was 18. Queen Victoria had selected her personally, partly for her beauty.

Did Queen Victoria choosing you feel like an honor or an inspection? Was marrying the Prince of Wales at eighteen what you wanted?

1901 Event

Became Queen consort when Edward VII succeeded Victoria. She was famous for her charity work and popularized fashions that concealed a scar on her neck. She also walked with a limp that society women copied as the "Alexandra limp."

1925 Death

Died at Sandringham House at 80. Her sister, Dagmar, had been Empress of Russia. Her brother became King of Greece. Her nephew was Tsar Nicholas II.

With a sister who was Empress of Russia and a nephew who was Tsar, did European royalty feel like a small family? Was Sandringham home?

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