The lives & deaths of the Princesses of Hesse : the curious destinies of Queen Victoria's granddaughters
The Princesses of Hesse were Queen Victoria's grandchildren. After the death of their mother, Queen Victoria stepped in, taking an interest in the girl's marriage prospects. Little went according to plan. Fortunately, Queen Victoria did not live to see her fears for the girls’ spouses being realised. She died just before her beloved Hesse granddaughters became caught up in the maelstrom of early 20th century Europe. The youngest sister, Alix, mar...
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