Person    | Female  Born 25/5/1846  Died 9/6/1923

Princess (Helena) Christian

Categories: Royalty

Countries: Germany

Born Princess Helena, daughter of Queen Victoria. Married Prince (Frederick) Christian of Schleswig-Holstein in 1866. Their eldest child was the first member of the royal family to attend school rather than be educated at home. She devoted much time and effort to charitable causes. Died at Schomberg House, Pall Mall, her home since her mother's death.

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Princess (Helena) Christian

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Hackney Central Hall and Library - foundation

This stone was laid by HRH Princess Christian on Saturday the 23rd March 1907...

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Parish Hall, St Mary's Bryanston Square

The Parish Hall, St Mary's, Bryanston Square. This stone was laid by H. R. H...

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Royal Free Hospital - original hospital foundation stone

The quote is from the Bible, Galatians 6:2. This is the foundation stone of ...

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St Matthias Church House

The names on this plaque are difficult to read so take our transcription as t...

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