| 1. | of Denmark Alexandra was born on 1 Dec 1844 in Yellow Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark; died on 20 Nov 1925 in Sandringham, Norfolk, England; was buried in St. George Chap., Windsor, Berkshire, England. Notes:
Towards the end of her life the Queen became almost completely deaf and suffered from mild senile dementia. She resided chiefly at Sandringham House, Norfolk, which Edward VII had purchased as Prince of Wales. In her drives about the countryside she would graciously wave and bow to the cows in the fields, the faithful Princess Victoria always in attendance. Princess of Wales (1863-1901) Queen Alexandra (1901-1910) Queen Mother (1910-1925); Pictures of her as a young woman show a sad, soulful look in her eyes; she walked with a limp (which was imitated by society). She is often shown in pictures wearing gobs of jewelry.
Alexandra married King of England Edward VII Wettin on 10 Mar 1863 in St. George Chap., Windsor, Berkshire, England. Edward (son of Albert Augustus Charles and Queen of England Victoria Hanover) was born on 9 Nov 1841 in Buckingham Palace, London, England; died on 6 May 1910 in Buckingham Palace, London, England; was buried on 20 May 1910 in Windsor, Berkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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- King of England George V Windsor was born on 3 Jun 1865 in Marlborough House, London, England; was christened on 7 Jul 1865; died on 20 Jan 1936 in Sandringham, Norfolk, England; was buried on 28 Jan 1936 in St. George Chap., Windsor, Berkshire, England.
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1844 - 1925 (80 years)