House Of Bernadotte Collection
The House of Bernadotte: A Dynasty of Kings and Soldiers - From Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, a French soldier who became King Charles XIV John of Sweden in 1818
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The House of Bernadotte: A Dynasty of Kings and Soldiers - From Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, a French soldier who became King Charles XIV John of Sweden in 1818, to the present-day King Carl Gustav of Sweden, the House of Bernadotte has left an indelible mark on European history. This illustrious lineage includes King Oscar I, who reigned in the 1830s, and his successor, King Oscar II, depicted in portraits from the late 19th century. The it also boasts King Carl XV, who ascended to the throne in 1859, and Queen Ingrid of Denmark, who was once Crown Princess of Sweden as the wife of Gustav VI Adolf. The House of Bernadotte's connection to the British monarchy is evident in images of King Carl Gustav's visits to Heathrow Airport in the 1970s, while Astrid, Queen of the Belgians, born in 1905, was the first wife of King Leopold III. The House of Bernadotte's rich history is a testament to the enduring legacy of its monarchs, soldiers, and statesmen.