Alexandra of Denmark
| Alexandra of Denmark | |
|---|---|
| Queen Alexandra | |
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| Born | 1 December 1844 Yellow Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 20 November 1925 (aged 80) Sandringham House, Norfolk, England |
| Burial | 28 November 1925 |
| Spouse | Edward VII of the United Kingdom |
| Issue | George V of the United Kingdom Louise, Princess Royal Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom Maud of Wales Prince Alexander John of Wales |
| House | House of Glücksburg |
| Father | Christian IX of Denmark |
| Mother | Louise of Hesse-Kassel |
Alexandra of Denmark (1 December 1844 – 20 November 1925) was the wife of King Edward VII and served as the Queen consort of the United Kingdom and the British Empire from 1901 to 1910. Born into the Danish royal family, she was the daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark and Queen Louise of Denmark.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Alexandra was born at the Yellow Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark. She was the eldest daughter of Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg and Princess Louise of Hesse-Kassel. Her family was relatively obscure until her father became King of Denmark in 1863.
Marriage and Family[edit | edit source]
In 1863, Alexandra married Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The marriage was arranged to strengthen ties between Britain and Denmark. Alexandra and Albert Edward had six children, including the future George V of the United Kingdom.
Queen Consort[edit | edit source]
Upon the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, Albert Edward ascended the throne as King Edward VII, and Alexandra became queen consort. She was popular with the British public and known for her charitable work and fashion sense. Alexandra was deeply involved in social causes, particularly those related to health and welfare.
Later Life and Death[edit | edit source]
After the death of Edward VII in 1910, Alexandra became the queen mother during the reign of her son, King George V. She continued to be active in public life and maintained her popularity. Alexandra died on 20 November 1925 at Sandringham House and was buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Alexandra is remembered for her elegance, charitable work, and the role she played in the British monarchy during a time of significant change. Her influence extended beyond her lifetime, impacting the fashion and social norms of the era.
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