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...
Parish Hall, St Mary's Bryanston Square
The Parish Hall, St Mary's, Bryanston Square. This stone was laid by H. R. H...
Royal Free Hospital - original hospital foundation stone
The quote is from the Bible, Galatians 6:2. This is the foundation stone of ...
St Matthias Church House
The names on this plaque are difficult to read so take our transcription as t...
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1 memorial
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3 memorials
Victoria, Duchess of Kent
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1 memorial
Mary of Modena
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1 memorial
Lady Jane Grey
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