Alice Mary Victoria Augusta Pauline Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Princess Alice of Albany1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #100671, b. 25 February 1883, d. 3 January 1981
Last Edited=21 May 2023
Consanguinity Index=0.86%
![Alice, HRH Countess of Athlone2](100671_001.jpg)
Alice, HRH Countess of Athlone2
![Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone (l)
and Alice, Lady Clifford (r) 2](picicon.gif)
She gained the title of HRH Princess Alice of Albany.4 She gained the title of Princess Alice of the United Kingdom.5 From 10 February 1904, her married name became von Teck. She was appointed Lady, Royal Order of Victoria and Albert (V.A.)3 From 14 July 1917, her married name became Cambridge. After her marriage, Alice Mary Victoria Augusta Pauline Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Princess Alice of Albany was styled as Countess of Athlone on 7 November 1917.6 She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) by London University, London, EnglandG.3 She gained the rank of Honorary Colonel in the 12th Pretoria Regiment, South African Infantry.3 She was appointed Dame Commander, Order of the British Empire (D.B.E.) in 1937.3 She was appointed Dame Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.)7 She was appointed Dame Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.)7 She has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.8
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Children of Alice Mary Victoria Augusta Pauline Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Princess Alice of Albany and Maj.-Gen. Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone
- May Helen Emma Cambridge, Princess of Teck+7 b. 23 Jan 1906, d. 30 May 1994
- Rupert Alexander George Augustus Cambridge, Viscount Tremarton9 b. 24 Apr 1907, d. 15 Apr 1928
- Maurice Francis George Prinz von Teck7 b. 29 May 1910, d. 14 Sep 1910
Citations
- [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XIII, page 258. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), page 298. Hereinafter cited as Britain's Royal Families.
- [S12] C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings: A Royal Genealogy, in 3 volumes (London, U.K.: Garnstone Press, 1973), volume 1, page 230. Hereinafter cited as The Book of Kings.
- [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants, page 221.
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 17. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), reference "Alice Mary Victoria, 1883-1981". Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume XIII, page 259.
Henry Maurice Prinz von Battenberg1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #100672, b. 5 October 1858, d. 20 July 1896
Last Edited=13 May 2012
![Prince Henry of Battenberg2](100672_001.jpg)
Prince Henry of Battenberg2
He gained the title of Prinz von Battenberg.1 Henry Maurice Prinz von Battenberg also went by the nick-name of Liko. He was appointed Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.)4 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.)4 He held the office of Captain-General and Governor of the Isle of Wight.4 He fought in the Ashanti Expedition.7
Children of Henry Maurice Prinz von Battenberg and Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Princess of the United Kingdom
- Alexander Albert Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke+4 b. 23 Nov 1886, d. 23 Feb 1960
- Victoria Eugénie Julia Ena Prinzessin von Battenberg+4 b. 24 Oct 1887, d. 15 Apr 1969
- Major Lord Leopold Arthur Louis Mountbatten4 b. 21 May 1889, d. 23 Apr 1922
- Maurice Victor Donald Prinz von Battenberg4 b. 3 Oct 1891, d. 27 Oct 1914
Citations
- [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), page 314. Hereinafter cited as Britain's Royal Families.
- [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
- [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 52. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
- [S106] Royal Genealogies Website (ROYAL92.GED), online http://www.daml.org/2001/01/gedcom/royal92.ged. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogies Website.
- [S12] C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings: A Royal Genealogy, in 3 volumes (London, U.K.: Garnstone Press, 1973), volume 1, page 155. Hereinafter cited as The Book of Kings.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2693. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Alexander Albert Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #100673, b. 23 November 1886, d. 23 February 1960
Last Edited=20 Feb 2011
Consanguinity Index=0.37%
![Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke
by Alfred Egerton Cooper, 1937 2](100673_002.jpg)
Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke
by Alfred Egerton Cooper, 1937 2
by Alfred Egerton Cooper, 1937 2
![Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke3](picicon.gif)
He gained the title of HSH Prince Alexander of Battenberg.4 He was given the name of Alexander Albert von Battenberg at birth.4 Alexander Albert Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke also went by the nick-name of Drino. He was educated at Wellington College, Berkshire, EnglandG.7 He was educated at H.M.S. Britannia, EnglandG.7 He was appointed Knight Commander, Royal Victorian Order (K.C.V.O.) in 1910.7 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) in 1911.7 He was commissioned in 1911, in the service of the Grenadier Guards.7 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1913.7 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.7 He gained the rank of Captain in 1915.7 On 14 July 1917 his name was legally changed to Alexander Albert Mountbatten by Royal Licence.7 He was created 1st Viscount Launceston, in the County of Cornwall [U.K.] on 18 July 1917.7 He was created 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke [U.K.] on 18 July 1917.7 He was created 1st Earl of Berkhamsted [U.K.] on 18 July 1917.7 He was awarded the Order of the Nile.7 He was awarded the Croix de Guerre avec palmes.7 He was awarded the Order of Leopold of Belgium with swords.7 He was awarded the Order of St. Vladimir of Russia with sword.7 He gained the rank of Honorary Colonel in the Isle of Wight Volunteers.7 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) in 1927.7 He gained the rank of Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves.5 He was appointed Knight of Justice, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.J.St.J.)7
On his death, his titles became extinct.7
Child of Alexander Albert Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Carisbrooke and Lady Irene Francis Adza Denison
- Lady Iris Victoria Beatrice Grace Mountbatten+5 b. 13 Jan 1920, d. 1 Sep 1982
Citations
- [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), page 315. Hereinafter cited as Britain's Royal Families.
- [S3409] Caroline Maubois, "re: Penancoet Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 2 December 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Penancoet Family."
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S12] C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings: A Royal Genealogy, in 3 volumes (London, U.K.: Garnstone Press, 1973), volume 1, page 155. Hereinafter cited as The Book of Kings.
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 52. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
- [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XIII, page 262. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
Victoria Eugénie Julia Ena Prinzessin von Battenberg1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #100674, b. 24 October 1887, d. 15 April 1969
Last Edited=13 May 2012
Consanguinity Index=0.37%
![Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain2](100674_001.jpg)
Queen Victoria Eugenie of Spain2
![Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg3](picicon.gif)
She gained the title of Prinzessin von Battenberg.7 She was appointed Lady, Royal Order of Victoria and Albert (V.A.)8 From 31 May 1906, her married name became Reina Eugenie de España.6
Children of Victoria Eugénie Julia Ena Prinzessin von Battenberg and Alfonso XIII de Borbón y Habsburgo, Rey de España
- Alfonso Pius de Borbón y Battenberg, Infante de España b. 10 May 1907, d. 6 Sep 1938
- Jaime Luitpold de Borbón y Battenberg, Infante de España+ b. 23 Jun 1908, d. 20 Mar 1975
- Beatriz Isabel Frederica Alfonsa de Borbón y Battenberg, Infanta de España+ b. 22 Jun 1909, d. 23 Nov 2002
- unnamed son de Borbón y Battenberg b. 21 May 1910, d. 21 May 1910
- Maria Cristina de Borbón y Battenberg, Infanta de España+ b. 12 Dec 1911
- Juan Carlos Teresa Silvestre Alfonso de Borbón y Battenberg, Conde de Barcelona+ b. 20 Jun 1913, d. 1 Apr 1993
- Gonzalo Manuel Maria Bernado de Borbón y Battenberg, Infante de España b. 24 Oct 1914, d. 13 Aug 1934
Citations
- [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), page 315. Hereinafter cited as Britain's Royal Families.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
- [S12] C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings: A Royal Genealogy, in 3 volumes (London, U.K.: Garnstone Press, 1973), volume 1, page 431. Hereinafter cited as The Book of Kings.
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 52. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
- [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.
- [S12] C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings, volume 1, page 155.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2693. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Major Lord Leopold Arthur Louis Mountbatten1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #100675, b. 21 May 1889, d. 23 April 1922
Last Edited=13 May 2012
Consanguinity Index=0.37%
Major Lord Leopold Arthur Louis Mountbatten was born on 21 May 1889 at Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.2 He was the son of Henry Maurice Prinz von Battenberg and Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Princess of the United Kingdom.3 He died on 23 April 1922 at age 32 at Kensington Palace, Kensington, London, EnglandG, unmarried.2
He gained the title of Prinz von Battenberg.1 He fought in the First World War.4 He gained the rank of Captain in the King's Royal Rifle Corps.5 He was styled as Lord Mountbatten on 14 July 1917.2 On 14 July 1917 his name was legally changed to Leopold Arthur Louis Mountbatten by Royal Licence.3 He suffered from haemophilia.2 On 11 September 1917 he was granted the rank of a marquess's younger son.5 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.)3
He gained the title of Prinz von Battenberg.1 He fought in the First World War.4 He gained the rank of Captain in the King's Royal Rifle Corps.5 He was styled as Lord Mountbatten on 14 July 1917.2 On 14 July 1917 his name was legally changed to Leopold Arthur Louis Mountbatten by Royal Licence.3 He suffered from haemophilia.2 On 11 September 1917 he was granted the rank of a marquess's younger son.5 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.)3
Citations
- [S12] C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings: A Royal Genealogy, in 3 volumes (London, U.K.: Garnstone Press, 1973), volume 1, page 155. Hereinafter cited as The Book of Kings.
- [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 52. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XIII, page 262. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2693. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Maurice Victor Donald Prinz von Battenberg1
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M, #100676, b. 3 October 1891, d. 27 October 1914
Last Edited=17 Jun 2016
Consanguinity Index=0.37%
![Maurice Prinz von Battenberg
by Pablo Antonio Bejar Novella, 1915 2](100676_001.jpg)
Maurice Prinz von Battenberg
by Pablo Antonio Bejar Novella, 1915 2
by Pablo Antonio Bejar Novella, 1915 2
He gained the title of Prinz von Battenberg.1 He was appointed Knight Commander, Royal Victorian Order (K.C.V.O.)4 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps.7,6 He fought in the Battle of Mons in October 1914, where he was mentioned in despatches.1 He suffered from haemophilia.3
Citations
- [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), page 315. Hereinafter cited as Britain's Royal Families.
- [S3409] Caroline Maubois, "re: Penancoet Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 2 December 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Penancoet Family."
- [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 52. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
- [S12] C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings: A Royal Genealogy, in 3 volumes (London, U.K.: Garnstone Press, 1973), volume 1, page 155. Hereinafter cited as The Book of Kings.
- [S259] Commonwealth War Graves Commission, online http://www.cwgc.org. Hereinafter cited as Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2693. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Mary Prinzessin von Teck1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #100677, b. 26 May 1867, d. 24 March 1953
Last Edited=24 Feb 2007
Consanguinity Index=0.97%
![Queen Consort Mary of the United Kingdom2](100677_001.jpg)
Queen Consort Mary of the United Kingdom2
![HM King George V and Queen Mary2](picicon.gif)
She gained the title of Prinzessin von Teck (styled as HSH Princess of Teck) on 26 May 1867.8 She was given the name of Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes at birth.1 Mary Prinzessin von Teck also went by the nick-name of May.3 She was appointed Lady Companion, Order of the Garter (L.G.) in 1910.9 She was appointed Lady, Royal Order of Victoria and Albert (V.A.)4 After her marriage, Mary Prinzessin von Teck was styled as Queen Consort Mary of the United Kingdom on 6 May 1910.6 She was awarded the Imperial Order of the Crown of India (C.I.)4 She was godmother for David Henry George Lascelles, 8th Earl of Harewood at his baptism on 27 December 1950 at All Saints' Church, Harewood, Yorkshire, EnglandG.10
Children of Mary Prinzessin von Teck and George V Windsor, King of the United Kingdom
- Edward VIII Windsor, King of the United Kingdom b. 23 Jun 1894, d. 28 May 1972
- George VI Windsor, King of the United Kingdom+3 b. 14 Dec 1895, d. 6 Feb 1952
- Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary Windsor, The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom+11 b. 25 Apr 1897, d. 28 Mar 1965
- Henry William Frederick Albert Windsor, 1st Duke of Gloucester+11 b. 31 Mar 1900, d. 10 Jun 1974
- George Edward Alexander Edmund Windsor, 1st Duke of Kent+11 b. 20 Dec 1902, d. 25 Aug 1942
- John Charles Francis Windsor, Prince of the United Kingdom11 b. 12 Jul 1905, d. 18 Jan 1919
Citations
- [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 171. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page cxxxix. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XII/2, page 926. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants, page 178.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume XII/2, page 925.
- [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.
- [S9] Charles Kidd and David Williamson, editor, DeBretts Peerage and Baronetage (London, U.K.: DeBrett's Peerage, 1999), volume 1, page cv. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1999.
- [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), page 320. Hereinafter cited as Britain's Royal Families.
- [S205] Announcements, Yorkshire Post, Leeds, Yorkshire, U.K., 28 December 1950. Hereinafter cited as Yorkshire Post.
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]
Edward VIII Windsor, King of the United Kingdom1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #100678, b. 23 June 1894, d. 28 May 1972
Last Edited=16 Nov 2022
Consanguinity Index=3.29%
![King Edward VIII
by George Boucas, 1936 2](100678_002.jpg)
King Edward VIII
by George Boucas, 1936 2
by George Boucas, 1936 2
![HM King Edward VIII3](picicon.gif)
Edward VIII Windsor, King of the United Kingdom usually went by his middle name of David.6 He was given the name of Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Saxe-Coburg-Gotha at birth.4 He was educated at Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, EnglandG.7 He was educated at Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, EnglandG.7 He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.7 He was appointed Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) in 1910.7 He gained the title of Duke of Rothesay on 6 May 1910.4 He gained the title of Duke of Cornwall on 6 May 1910.4 He gained the title of HRH Prince of Wales on 23 June 1910.8 He gained the title of Earl of Chester on 23 June 1910.8 He gained the rank of Midshipman in 1911 in the Royal Navy.7 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1913.7 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1914 in the 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, British Army.7 He fought in the First World War from 1914 to 1916, at Flanders and in Italy.7 He was awarded the Military Cross (M.C.) in 1916.7 He gained the rank of Captain on 10 March 1916. He was appointed Knight of Justice, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.J.St.J.) in 1917.7 In 1917 his name was legally changed to Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Windsor.4 He gained the rank of Captain in 1919 in the Royal Navy.7 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1920.7 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) in 1920.7 He was appointed Knight Grand Commander, Order of the Indian Empire (G.C.I.E.) in 1921.7 He was awarded the Royal Victorian Chain in 1921.7 He was appointed Knight Grand Commander, Order of the Star of India (G.C.S.I.) in 1921.7 He was appointed Knight, Order of the Thistle (K.T.) in 1922.7 He was appointed Knight, Order of St. Patrick (K.P.) in 1927.7 He gained the rank of Admiral of the Fleet in 1936.7 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) in 1936.7 He gained the title of HM King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom on 20 January 1936.6 He abdicated as King of the United Kingdom on 11 December 1936.4 He gained the title of 1st Duke of Windsor on 8 March 1937.4 He wrote the book A King's Story: The Memoirs of the Duke of Windsor, published 1951 (ASIN: 1853753033.)9 He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.10
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Citations
- [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 178. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
- [S3409] Caroline Maubois, "re: Penancoet Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 2 December 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Penancoet Family."
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants, page 171.
- [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page cxxxix. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S9] Charles Kidd and David Williamson, editor, DeBretts Peerage and Baronetage (London, U.K.: DeBrett's Peerage, 1999), volume 1, page cv. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1999.
- [S214] Honours List, The London Gazette, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as London Gazette.
- [S387] Amazon, online http://www.amazon.com. Hereinafter cited as Amazon.
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), reference "Edward VIII, 1894-1972". Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
George VI Windsor, King of the United Kingdom1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #100679, b. 14 December 1895, d. 6 February 1952
Last Edited=22 Jan 2011
Consanguinity Index=3.29%
![HM King George VI
by Matson Photo Service, c. 19402](100679_001.jpg)
HM King George VI
by Matson Photo Service, c. 19402
by Matson Photo Service, c. 19402
He was given the name of Albert Frederick Arthur George Saxe-Coburg and Gotha at birth.4 He was educated at Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, EnglandG.5 He was educated at Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, EnglandG.5 He gained the rank of Midshipman in 1913 in the Royal Navy.5 He was appointed Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) in 1916.5 He gained the rank of Acting Lieutenant in 1916.5 He fought in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, for which he was mentioned in despatches.5 In 1917 his name was legally changed to Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor.4 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1918.5 He gained the rank of Commander in 1920.5 He was created 1st Baron Killarney [U.K.] on 3 June 1920.4 He was created 1st Earl of Inverness [U.K.] on 3 June 1920.4 He was created 1st Duke of York [U.K.] on 3 June 1920.6 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) in 1921.5 He was appointed Knight, Order of the Thistle (K.T.) in 1923.5 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1925.5 He gained the rank of Captain in 1925.5 He gained the rank of Admiral in 1926.5 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of St. Michael and St. George (G.C.M.G.) in 1926.5 He was awarded the Royal Victorian Chain in 1927.5 He gained the rank of Vice-Admiral in 1936.5 He was appointed Knight, Order of St. Patrick (K.P.) in 1936.5 He gained the rank of Admiral of the Fleet on 11 December 1936.5 He succeeded as the HM King George VI of the United Kingdom on 11 December 1936. He was crowned King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India on 12 May 1937 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, EnglandG, and styled 'By the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and of the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King, Defender of the Failth, Emperor of India.4,7' He abdicated as Emperor of India on 22 June 1948.8 He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.9
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Children of George VI Windsor, King of the United Kingdom and Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon
- Elizabeth II Windsor, Queen of the United Kingdom+3 b. 21 Apr 1926, d. 8 Sep 2022
- Margaret Rose Windsor, Princess of the United Kingdom+3 b. 21 Aug 1930, d. 9 Feb 2002
Citations
- [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 171. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
- [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page cxxxix. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants, page 172.
- [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page cv. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XII/2, page 926. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 22. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
- [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, DeBretts Peerage, 1949, page 21.
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), reference "George VI, 1895-1952". Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary Windsor, The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #100680, b. 25 April 1897, d. 28 March 1965
Last Edited=9 Oct 2022
Consanguinity Index=3.29%
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HRH Princess Royal Mary of the United Kingdom2
![Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood (l) and
Evelyn, Duchess of Devonshire (r), 1934 2](picicon.gif)
Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary Windsor, The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom usually went by her middle name of Mary.3 She was given the name of Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary Saxe-Coburg and Gotha at birth. In 1917 her name was legally changed to Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary Windsor.1 After her marriage, Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary Windsor, The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom was styled as Countess of Harewood on 6 October 1929. She gained the title of HRH The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom on 1 January 1932.5 She was appointed Dame of Grace, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (D.G.St.J.)6
Children of Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary Windsor, The Princess Royal of the United Kingdom and Henry George Charles Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood
- George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood+7 b. 7 Feb 1923, d. 10 Jul 2011
- Hon. Gerald David Lascelles+7 b. 21 Aug 1924, d. 27 Feb 1998
Citations
- [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 173. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page cxli. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.
- [S11] Alison Weir, Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy (London, U.K.: The Bodley Head, 1999), page 323. Hereinafter cited as Britain's Royal Families.
- [S9] Charles Kidd and David Williamson, editor, DeBretts Peerage and Baronetage (London, U.K.: DeBrett's Peerage, 1999), volume 1, page cv. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1999.
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]