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.
by James Edward Ellam, published by Underwood & Underwood
albumen stereoscopic card, 1902
NPG x131829
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax26430
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax26436
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax26493
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax26494
by Unknown photographer
bromide print, 1902
NPG Ax29367
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax29371
by Lafayette
bromide print, 9 November 1902
NPG Ax29373
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax36404
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax36405
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax36406
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax36407
by Lafayette
bromide print, 12 November 1902
NPG Ax36408
by Lafayette, published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, (12 November 1902)
NPG Ax45813
by W. & D. Downey
platinum print, 9 August 1902
NPG x29586
by Rembrandt, after W. & D. Downey
photogravure, 9 August 1902
NPG x36284
by Alice Hughes
platinum print, 1902
NPG x76903
by W. & D. Downey
photogravure, 9 August 1902
NPG Ax161330
Princess Victoria of Wales; Queen Alexandra
by Queen Alexandra
half-tone reproduction, circa 1902
NPG x137368
published by Underwood & Underwood
albumen stereoscopic card, 1902
NPG x197233
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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