Edwina Collection

Mountbatten wedding 1922 - Lady Edwina Ashley
Miss Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley, later Lady Louis Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicereine of India (1901 - 1960)

Lady Edwina Mountbatten
EDWINA ASHLEY MOUNTBATTEN Wife of Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma (1900 - 1979), whom she married in 1922. Last Vicereine of India, friend of Gandhi and Nehru. Date: 1901 - 1960

The Duchess of Westminster, WW1
Constance Edwina (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster. Known as Shelagh

The Mountbattens at Monte Carlo
Lord and Lady Louis Mountbatten pictured with their elder daughter Patricia at Monte Carlo heading it appears from their swimwear, to the beach. Date: 1931

Lady Edwina Mountbatten and Mr Stephen Laddie Sanford
Lady Edwina Mountbatten (Countess Mountbatten of Burma) (1900-1960) pictured with Polo player Mr Stephen " Laddie" Sanford (1899-1977). Date: 1927

Lord and Lady Louis Mountbatten with their daughters
Lord Louis Mountbatten with his wife, Lady Edwina Ashley and his daughters Patricia and Pamela pictured in The Tatler. 1939

Lord Roberts and daughters
Lord Roberts and his daughters, Hon Aileen Mary and Hon Ada Edwina Stewart photographed at Pretoria South Africa. Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts,  (September 1832 ?)

A beach scene at Deauville with Lady Louis Montbatten, 1926 Date: 1927

Lady Louis Mountbatten by Leo Klin
Edwina Ashley Mountbatten, wife of Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma (1900 - 1979), whom she married in 1922. Last Vicereine of India, friend of Gandhi and Nehru. Portrait by Leo Klin. Date: 1925

Engagement Portrait of the Mountbattens
The official engagement portrait of Louis Mountbatten, Ist Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1900-1979) and Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley (1901-1960), daughter of Wilfred William Ashley. Date: 1922

Lord Roberts and his Daughters at Pretoria, 1900, (1901). Creator: Horace Walter Nicholls
Lord Roberts and his Daughters at Pretoria, 1900, (1901). British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought the Boers in South Africa, 1899-1900

Patricia and Edwina Mountbatten, 1928
From left to right: Patricia Mountbatten (1924- ), Lady Edwina Mountbatten, n饠 Ashley (1901-1960), Mrs Richard Norton, Miss Sarah Norton and John Norton at Deauville, Normandy. 1928

Wedding of Lord Louis Mountbatten and Miss Edwina Ashley leaving St Margarets Church, Westminster, London on 18th July 1822. Date: 1922

Mrs Wilfred Ashley and child (Edwina Mountbatten)
Mrs Wilfred Ashley, wife of 1st Baron Mount Temple, pictured with her elder child, the future Edwina Lady Louis Mountbatten. Date: 1906

Wedding of Lord Louis Mountbatten and Edwina Cynthia Ashley
Lord Louis Mountbatten escorting his new bride Lady Edwina Ashley after their marriage at St. Margarets, Westminster on 18th July 1922

Lord & Lady Mountbatten & daughters by Madame Yevonde
Lord Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979), his wife, the former Edwina Ashley (1901-1960) and their two daughters, Patricia (later Knatchbull, Lady Brabourne, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma, 1924 2017)

British Red Cross Society, Duchess of Westminsters Hospital
A collection of eleven original images relating to No. 1 British Red Cross Society Hospital, more commonly known as The Duchess of Westminsters Hospital, named after its Founder

Lady Louis Mountbatten by Madame Yevonde. Formerly Edwina Ashley, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicereine of India (1901-1960). Date: 1937

M. Baynon Copeland working portraits of Lady Mountbatten & W
Mrs R. C. Anderson, American artist who painted under the name of M. Baynon Copeland, pictured in her studio at work on a portrait of Lady Louis Mountbatten

King and Queen of Sweden entertained by the Mountbattens
King Gustav VI of Sweden (1882 - 1973), pictured far right of the picture with his second wife, formerly Princess Louise of Battenberg, Lady Louise Mountbatten

Lord and Lady Mountbatten arrive in New York
Admiral of the Fleet Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1900-1979) and Edwina Cynthia Annette Mountbatten

Tatler cover- Lady Louis Mountbatten at Ranelagh
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a portrait of Edwina Ashley Mountbatten watching her husband play polo at Ranelagh. Wife of Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma (1900 - 1979)

Sketch cover Engagement of Lord Mountbatten & Edwina Ashley
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a photograph, taken in Delhi, India, of Lord Louis Mountbatten and his fianc頍 iss Edwina Ashley. The couple married in July 1922. Date: 1922

A portrait of Lady Louis Mountbatten, London, 1924
A portrait of Lady Louis Mountbatten (Edwina Ashley), London, 1924 Date: 1924

Princess Elizabeth & Duke of Edinburgh in Malta
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) pictured in the paddock at the Malta Racing Club on the island of Malta. Behind her are Lady Mountbatten and the Duke of Edinburgh. Date: 1950

Wilfrid Ashley
Colonel Wilfrid William Ashley, 1st Baron Mount Temple, PC (13 September 1867 3 July 1939), British soldier and Conservative politician

Tatler cover - Lady Louis Mountbatten by Yevonde
Lady Louis Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma and Vicerine of India (1901 - 1960), formerly Edwina Ashley. Wife of Lord Louis Mountbatten. Date: 1938

Charles Sabin and Edwina St. Claire - dancers
Proteges of Maurice - Charles Sabin and Edwina St. Claire dancing in the Midnight Follies, the cabaret at the Metropole Hotel

Prince Philips four sisters, 1922
The daughters of HRH Prince Andrew of Greece, pictured in 1922, when they were bridesmaids at the wedding of Lord Louis Mountbatten and Miss Edwina Ashley

Lady Mountbatten with Pamela
Lady Louis Mountbatten (formerly Lady Edwina Ashley) with her younger daughter, Pamela Carmen Louise, born April 1929. Date: 1930

Christening of Patricia Mountbatten
Christening of the elder daughter of Lord and Lady Louis Mountbatten, Patricia Edwina Victoria Mountbatten, at the Chapel Royal, St Jamess Palace in April 1924

Mountbatten wedding 1922 - royal bridesmaids
The daughters of Prince and Princess Andrew of Greece, nieces of Lord Louis Mountbatten, who all were bridesmaids at his wedding to Lady Edwina Ashley on 18 July 1922

Lady Louis Mountbatten in India. Lady Mountbatten, who is visiting India and spending much of her time visiting refugee camps in Newe Delhi, inspecting handicraft work at one of the camps for women

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"Edwina: A Woman of Elegance, Courage, and Philanthropy" Step into the captivating world of Lady Edwina Ashley, later known as Lady Edwina Mountbatten. Born in 1901, she was a prominent figure during the early 20th century. Her life was filled with remarkable events and influential connections that shaped her into an iconic personality. In 1922, Edwina's fairytale wedding to Lord Louis Mountbatten at St. Margaret's Church became the talk of the town. The union between these two aristocratic families marked a significant moment in history - one that would lead them on extraordinary journeys together. Before becoming Lady Mountbatten, Edwina had already made headlines as the Duchess of Westminster during World War I. Her dedication to serving wounded soldiers at the British Red Cross Society's Duchess of Westminster Hospital showcased her compassionate nature and unwavering commitment to helping others. The couple's adventures took them far and wide; from glamorous Monte Carlo soirées to intimate family gatherings with Lord Roberts and their daughters. Their travels were not only luxurious but also served diplomatic purposes as they represented Britain abroad. Edwina's magnetic charm extended beyond social circles; she caught the eye of Mr Stephen Laddie Sanford amidst high society affairs. This connection added another layer to her intriguing persona - a woman who effortlessly captivated those around her. In 1928, Patricia and Edwina Mountbatten shared a heart-warming moment captured in time - sisters bonded by love and loyalty throughout their lives. Their close relationship reflected the strength within this remarkable family dynasty. Motherhood brought out yet another side when she was photographed alongside Mrs Wilfred Ashley holding their child – showcasing tenderness amidst all her other roles. As years passed by, it became evident that there was more to Lady Louis Mountbatten than meets the eye.