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We remember Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary
We remember Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Edward Albert Christian Geo Andrew Patrick David
Source:8607336
1894
1895
sibling
Albert Frederick Arthur George
Source:8607336
1895
1897
1900
sibling
Henry William Frederick Albert
Source:8607336
1900
1902
sibling
George Edward Alexander Edmund
Source:8607336
1902
1905
sibling
John Charles Francis
Source:8607336
1905
1922
marriage
Henry Lascelles Earl of Harewood
Source:8702497
28th February 1922 - 23rd May 1947
1923
children
George Henry Hubert Lascelles
Source:8607336
7th February 1923
1924
children
Gerald David Lascelles
Source:8607336
21st August 1924
service
Other Empire Force
Fundraising
Source:8702497
1965
death
Not War Related
Fatal heart attack while walking in the grounds with her son and grandchildren.
Harewood House, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8702497
25th March 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary |
| Initials | PVAAM |
| Source | 8607334 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Female |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Fundraising |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry Hubert Lascelles | son | 7th February 1923 | |
| Gerald David Lascelles | son | 21st August 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Victoria Mary | mother | ||
| King George Frederick Ernest Albert | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Albert Christian Geo Andrew Patrick David | brother | 1894 | |
| Albert Frederick Arthur George | brother | 1895 | |
| Henry William Frederick Albert | brother | 1900 | |
| George Edward Alexander Edmund | brother | 1902 | |
| John Charles Francis | brother | 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Lascelles Earl of Harewood | husband | 28th February 1922 |
Media
Media
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Card and photograph from Princess MaryPart of the contents of the Princess Mary gift tin
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Princess Mary's Gift Fund 1914 Box, Class A smokerOrnate brass box with contents including packet of tobacco and packet of cigarettes, a portrait photograph of Princess Mary, Christmas cards from Princess Mary and King George and Queen Mary.Contributed by:
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Princess Mary's Gift Fund 1914 Box, Classes B & CBox, bullet pencil, photo, card. Brass box with hinged lid. Lid is decorated with embossed detail: in the centre Princess Mary's head in profile surrounded by a wreath and with 'M' each side; in each corner the name of an ally (clockwise from top left) 'BELGIUM' 'JAPAN' 'MONTE-NEGRO' and 'SERVIA'; along top edge an image of a bayonet & scabbard with 'IMPERIUM' BRITANNICUM' in centre; along bottom edge a plaque bearing 'CHRISTMAS 1914' with the bow of a Dreadnought each side; on both side edges is an image of 3 crossed flags with a disc in front bearing 'FRANCE' (left) and 'RUSSIA' (right). Bullet pencil made from expended .303 cartridge case, retained in box by cardboard holder. B/W photo of Princess Mary and the inside of Christmas Card with coloured writing and holly motif.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Mary Gift Fund 1914 Box and Contents | Charlotte33 | |
| Biography of King George V and his children | Charlotte33 | |
| Wikipedia entry | Gill43556 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Card and photograph from Princess Mary | Charlotte33 | |
| Princess Mary's Gift Fund 1914 Box, Class A smoker | Charlotte33 | |
| Princess Mary's Gift Fund 1914 Box, Classes B & C | Charlotte33 | |
| Windsor VAAM | Andrew13060 |
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We remember Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary
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