Queen Alexandra
(1844-1925), Queen of Edward VIISitter associated with 478 portraits
Artist associated with 10 portraits
Born in Copenhagen, the eldest daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark She married Edward VII in 1863 when he was Prince of Wales. She was renowned for her beauty and lived a glamorous and lavish lifestyle with Edward. On the death of Victoria she became Queen consort of Edward VII. Her charity work and the loyalty she showed towards her husband despite his mistresses endeared her to her subjects. She became engaged in charity work and founded the Imperial (Royal) Military Nursing Service in 1902, and instituted the annual Alexandra Rose Day in aid of hospitals in 1912.
Olav V, King of Norway; Queen Alexandra
by James Russell & Sons, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, 1909
NPG x193023
'T.M. King Edward, Queen Alexandra, King of Portugal & Royal Shooting Party'
published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, November 1909
NPG x196925
by Unknown photographer
bromide postcard print, circa 1910
NPG x36286
'Funeral of King Edward the Peacemaker, May 20th 1910. The Queen Mother'
published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, 1910 (20 May 1910)
NPG x36289
by Unknown photographer
collotype postcard print, 1910 (20 May 1910)
NPG x38800
published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd, after Lafayette, and William Slade Stuart, and Unknown photographers
bromide postcard print, published 1910s
NPG x136653
by Unknown photographer
postcard print, circa 1910
NPG x137141
'Royal Mourners at King Edward's Funeral'
published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd, after Langfier Ltd, and Carl Pietzner, and Lafayette, and William Slade Stuart, and Unknown photographers
bromide postcard print, 1910
NPG x193016
by Daily Mirror, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, June 1912
NPG x36288
'Her Gracious Majesty Queen Alexandra, Queen of Roses and of Hearts' (Queen Alexandra)
published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, circa 1912
NPG x196872
by W. & D. Downey, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, (15 October 1913)
NPG x196865
by W. & D. Downey, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons
bromide postcard print, published circa 1925-1928 (15 October 1913)
NPG x196866
published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, 1914
NPG x196873
by Christina Broom
half-plate glass negative, 1915
NPG x170
by Christina Broom
sepia-toned bromide print, 1915
NPG x36283
by Photo Press, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, circa 1916
NPG x196871
Queen Alexandra; David Lloyd George
by Central Press
vintage print, 1917
NPG x194126
Queen Mary, Queen Alexandra and King George V walking to the Saluting Point of the Victory Parade
by Central News Ltd
gelatin silver print, 19 July 1919
NPG x198597
by Vandyk
bromide print, 1921
NPG x29592
by Vandyk, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, 1921
NPG x196869
Related People
- Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (son)
- Christian IX, King of Denmark (father)
- King Edward VII (husband)
- Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII) (grandson)
- Frederick VIII, King of Denmark (brother)
- King George V (son)
- King George VI (grandson)
- George I, King of Greece (brother)
- Prince George, Duke of Kent (grandson)
- Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (grandson)
- Prince John (grandson)
- Louise, Queen of Denmark (mother)
- Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife (daughter)
- Maria Feodorovna, Empress of Russia (Princess Dagmar) (sister)
- Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood (granddaughter)
- Maud, Queen of Norway (daughter)
- Thyra, Crown Princess of Hanover and Duchess of Cumberland and Teviotdale (sister)
- Princess Victoria of Wales (daughter)
- Prince Waldemar of Denmark (brother)
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