Wife of George V, grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Born Princess Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes of Teck at Kensington Palace. Nicknamed May, the month of her birth. Her engagement to two brothers, each at the time heir to the throne, bears comparison to Catherine of Aragon’s story. Her first royal fiancé, Prince Albert Victor, died. Her marriage in 1893 changed her from Princess Mary of Teck to the Duchess of York and eventually to Queen. Died at her home, Marlborough House, London.
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Queen Mary (consort)
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Australia House - laying of foundation stone
This stone was laid by His Majesty King George V on the twenty-fourth day of ...
Chartered Insurance Institute
This building was opened by His Majesty King George V accompanied by Her Maje...
King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel
On March 22nd 1927 their Majesties the King and Queen visited the May Fair Ho...
Moorfields Eye Hospital - opened
The Duke and Duchess of York went on to become King George V and Queen Mary.
Queen Mary
Queen Mary died in 1953 at her home, Marlborough House, which is the building...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Queen Mary (consort)
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Church House - foundation stone
This foundation stone was placed here by Her Majesty Queen Mary, twentysixth ...
Isleden House - 1
The trustees of the London Parochial Charities This building was opened by He...
Kentish Town garden of remembrance
This garden of remembrance was opened on the 10th April 1948 by Her Majesty Q...
Lambeth Bridge - obelisk at SW
London County Council - Lambeth Bridge Opened by HM King George V accompanied...
Lloyd's of London 1928 building foundation stone
This is the foundation stone of the 1928 Lloyd's building.
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Endell Street Military Hospital
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