Princess Alexandra Collection (#8)

Queen Alexandra, consort of King Edward VII, at her coronation, 1902 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Alexandra, Queen Consort of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom, 1905. Princess Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925 married Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII)

Alexandra, Princess of Wales, late 19th century. Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) became Queen Consort to Edward King VII of the United Kingdom. Engraving from a photograph

Entry of the Princess Alexandra into London, late 19th century. The royal procession passing Temple Bar, one of the gates into the City of London

Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, late 19th century. Artist: W&D Downey
Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, late 19th century. Princess Alexandra (1844-1925) married Queen Victorias eldest son, the future King Edward VII, in March 1863

Princess Alexandra (1844-1925), 1862. Artist: M Jackson
Princess Alexandra (1844-1925), 1862. Alexandra was queen consort to Edward VII of the United Kingdom and thus Empress of India during her husbands reign

King George I of Greece with Commodore Keppel and Lord Howe, Corfu, Greece, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
King George I of Greece (1845-1913) with Commodore Sir Henry Keppel (1809-1904) and Lord Howe (1861-1929), Corfu, Greece, 1908

Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919), 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919), 1908. Beresford had a long naval career. He rose to the rank of Admiral and commanded the Mediterranean Fleet from 1905 to 1907

Prince George (1865-1936), the future King George V, Corfu, Greece, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Prince George (1865-1936), the future King George V, Corfu, Greece, 1908. The prince is seen here at a tea party at the Villa Mon Repo

HMS Spartan off Norway, 1904 (1908). Artist: Queen Alexandra
HMS Spartan off Norway, 1904 (1908). Spartan was a second class cruiser which was launched in 1891 and remained in service until 1931

Two ships boys on the royal yacht Victoria and Albert III, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Two ships boys on the royal yacht Victoria and Albert III, 1908. From Queen Alexandras Christmas Gift Book, Photographs from My Camera, by Queen Alexandra, published by The Daily Telegraph (London)

Commander Sir Archibald Milne (1855-1938) with Captain V Stanley, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Commander Sir Archibald Milne (1855-1938) with Captain V Stanley, 1908. Milne served on the royal yachts for ten years, as senior officer from 1903 to 1905, and was a friend of Queen Alexandra

The Empress Maria Feodorovna looking at a Danish naval vessel off Hvidovre, Denmark, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
The Empress Maria Feodorovna (1847-1928) looking at a Danish naval vessel off Hvidovre, Denmark, 1908. From Queen Alexandras Christmas Gift Book, Photographs from My Camera, by Queen Alexandra

The little Caesarevitch with his sailor friend, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
The little Caesarevitch with his sailor friend, 1908. The Tsarevich Alexei Romanov (1904-1918) was the only son of Nicholas II

Sir Charles Hardinge, Sir Arthur Nicolson and General Sir John French, 1908. Artist: Queen Alexandra
Sir Charles Hardinge, Sir Arthur Nicolson and General Sir John French, 1908. Charles Hardinge (1858-1944), later Baron Hardinge of Penshurst

Alexandra, Princess of Wales, 1900. Artist: W&D Downey
Alexandra, Princess of Wales, 1900. Princess Alexandra (1844-1925) married Queen Victorias eldest son, the future King Edward VII

Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, 1874. Artist: Faustin
Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, 1874. Caricature of Princess Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925), later Queen Consort to King Edward VII, with a quote from Shakespeares Richard III

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Dunrobin Castle, Scotland, 1866. A reception for the future King Edward VII and his wife at Dunrobin

The opening of Parliament by King Edward VII, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Grigori Rasputin and a group of women, 1917. Rasputin was a monk and close confidant of the Russian Csarina

Alexandra Rose Day, c1935. Alexandra Rose Day is a charitable fund-raising event held in the United Kingdom since 1912. It was first launched on the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Queen

Alexandra of Denmark, late 19th century. Princess Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925), later Queen Alexandra, was the Queen Consort of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom

Tsarina Alexandra, Empress consort of Russia, late 19th-early 20th century. Princess Alix (1872-1918) was the granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and wife of Tsar Nicholas II

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna visiting the Iberian Chapel, Moscow, Russia, 1900s. The chapel stands in front of the Iberian Gate, the entrance to the Kitai-gorod

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1907. Artist: Nikolai Bodarevsky
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Announcement of the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1896. Artist: Ivan Ropet
Announcement of the coronation of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1896. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Menu of the feast meal to celebrate the Coronation of Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna, 1896. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich of Russia and Princess Alix of Hesse, London, 1894. The future Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) married Alix of Hesse (1872-1918) on 26 November 1894

Ernest Louis I, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, 1896. Ernest Louis of Hesse (1868-1937) was the fourth child of Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse and Princess Alice of the United Kingdom

Tsarina Alexandra and Grand Duchesses Olga and Tatiana of Russia, 1914. Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918) with her daughters Olga Nikolaevna (1895-1918) and Tatiana Nikolaievna ()

Tsars family at the celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the House of Romanov, Russia, 1913. At the Kemlin, Moscow, led by Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Tsarina Alexandra (1872-1918)

The Prince and Princess of Wales visiting the Eveline hospital for sick children, 1890. Artist: Wilson
The Prince and Princess of Wales visiting the Eveline hospital for sick children, 1890. From the Illustrated London News (2 August 1890)

Marriage of Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy, 24 April 1963. Front page of the Evening Standard newspaper

Princess Alexandras and Prince Edwards wedding, St Georges Chapel at Windsor, (10th March 1863), 1Artist: Robert Dudley
Princess Alexandras and Prince Edwards wedding in St. Georges Chapel at Windsor, (10th March 1863), 1900

Tsarina Alexandra, Empress consort of Russia, 1894. A granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Alix of Hesse (1872-1918) married Tsar Nicholas II in November 1894

Marriage of the Prince of Wales, St Georges Chapel, Windsor on 10 March 1863, (1899). The wedding of the future King Edward VII and Princess Alexandra of Denmark

Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, 1899. Artist: C Cook
Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Princess of Wales, 1899. Princess Alexandra (1844-1925) married Queen Victorias eldest son, the future King Edward VII, in 1863

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, wife of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, early 20th century. Artist: A Pasetti
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, wife of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, early 20th century. A granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Alix of Hesse (1872-1918) married Tsar Nicholas II in November 1894

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna with Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, c1907-c1910. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna with Tsarevich Alexei of Russia, c1907-c1910. Alexandra (1872-1918) and Alexei (1904-1918) in the garden of the imperial summer residence of Ropsha

Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia in a carriage, early 20th century. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918) of Russia in a carriage, early 20th century. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Russian Imperial family outside the Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, early 20th century. Artist: K von Hahn
Russian Imperial family outside the Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, early 20th century. Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) of Russia and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918)

Our Danish Difficulty, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Our Danish Difficulty, 1864. Here we see John Bull with the Danish Princess of Wales on one side, and Princess Victoria, daughter-in-law of the King of Prussia, on the other

The Dowry, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
The Dowry, 1863. Mr. Bull. There, Pam! Theres The Trifle Of Money For The Marriage. Ah! How Much Better Than Some United States, Eh

Prince Arthur of Connaught and Rolls - Royce Car. 30 April 1932

The new King is crowned : King Edward VII during his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London, England 9 August 1902

Princess Arthur of Connaught and Rolls - Royce Car. 30 April 1932

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"Princess Alexandra: A Royal Figure of Grace, Compassion, and Influence" Step into the captivating world of Princess Alexandra, a prominent figure in European royalty during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1844, she became Queen Consort to King Edward VII of Great Britain and left an indelible mark on history. With her regal presence and refined elegance, Princess Alexandra played a significant role in various events that shaped the course of nations. From Tsar Nicholas II's opening ceremony of the first Duma in St Petersburg to her artistic contributions as an accomplished painter aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert III during their Norwegian voyage – her talents knew no bounds. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Princess Alexandra was known for her unwavering dedication to philanthropy. Whether it was nursing wounded soldiers during World War I or spearheading initiatives like the inaugural Alexandra Rose Day in 1912, she tirelessly worked towards improving lives and making a positive impact on society. Family held great importance to Princess Alexandra; images capture heartwarming moments with her husband Prince Edward VII (then Prince and Princess of Wales) alongside their children aboard the royal yacht. These domestic portraits reflect a loving bond amidst their noble responsibilities. Princess Alexandra's influence extended beyond British borders as well. Her marriage to Prince Edward VII marked a significant alliance between Denmark and Britain – symbolized by their grand wedding at Windsor Castle in 1863. Moreover, she graced historical occasions such as King Edward VII's First Parliament opening ceremony with poise befitting her esteemed position. Queen Alexandra remained an enigmatic figure throughout her life until passing away in 1925. Despite being captured by numerous artists' brushes over time, much about this remarkable woman remains unknown or shrouded in mystery—her allure only deepening with each passing year.