Alexandra of denmark

Three-quarter length seated portrait photograph of the Princess of Wales holding a bouquet in her hands and looking down at them

Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, Alexandra of Denmark. Source

Say hello, everyone, to Alexandra of Denmark, (1844-1925) when she was Princess of Wales as painted by Richard L. Lauchert in 1862. This was painted a...

Our series on the jewels worn by British queens regnant and consort for their coronations continues today with the rather incredible 1902 coronation ensemble of Queen Alexandra. You like jewels? We've definitely got jewels for you

William Powell Frith 1819-1909 Engeland

View image | gettyimages.com As I'm doing historical research for the blog, I'm constantly running into the stories of gorgeous tiaras that were once in royal hands but have since, for various reasons, left their

Life And The Arts...From A Retrograde Perspective

Princess Alexandra of Denmark on her wedding day. "AL"

Photograph of a full length portrait of Alexandra, Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) seated, facing the camera front on. She holds a book open on her lap, with a photograph.The pearl and diamond brooch was part of a parure by Garrard and was part of a wedding gift from her husband, then the Prince of Wales (later King Edawrd VII). The combination of the painted backdrop and the photographers use of natural props gives the impression the Princess is seated in a…