Princess Marie de Croy
(1875-1968), Nurse and member of the French and Belgian Resistance during World War I; daughter of Prince Alfred Emmanuel de Croy-SolreSitter in 4 portraits
A member of the Belgian aristocracy, Princess Marie became involved with the Resistance movement during both World Wars. At the outbreak of the First World War, the family home, Chateau de Bellignies, in France became a hospital where the Princess served as a nurse to the wounded. She became more active in resistance activities; along with her brother Reginald, she assisted Edith Cavell in helping allied servicemen escape to Britain through the Netherlands. She and Cavell were arrested and Princess Marie was sentenced to ten years’ hard labour in Germany, before being released in 1918 due to poor health. In recognition of her war efforts she was awarded the Légion d'honneur.
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 1 November 1922
NPG x158371
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 1 November 1922
NPG x158368
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 1 November 1922
NPG x158369
by Bassano Ltd
whole-plate glass negative, 1 November 1922
NPG x158370
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