Person    | Female  Born 17/2/1861  Died 1/9/1922

Helena, Duchess of Albany

Categories: Royalty

Countries: Austria, Germany

Born in Arolsen as Helena Frederica Augusta of Waldeck & Pyrmont. Married, in 1882, Leopold, Duke of Albany, youngest son of Queen Victoria. Died in the Tyrol. The photograph was taken at the time of her marriage.

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Helena, Duchess of Albany

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F N Hospital - Duchess of Albany

This stone was laid on January 18th 1909 by HRH the Duchess of Albany. Presid...

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Queens Wood

Previously known as Churchyard Bottom Wood, the wood was renamed in honour of...

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Infants Hospital - plaque

This memorial stone was laid by HRH the Duchess of Albany on May 2nd 1907.

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St Stephen's School - Girls entrance

We thank our tireless Latin consultant, David Hopkins, for his work here.

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