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She'll be Queen Yet
Impression of Edward, Duke of Kent showing off his baby daughter, Alexandrine Victoria, later Queen Victoria. After the death of King George IV, his brother, King William IV, succeeded the throne but remained childless. There was a very public race among the remaining sons of George III to marry and produce a legitimate heir (many had mistresses and countless illegitimate children). First past the post was the Duke of Kent who married the widowed HSH Marie Luise Victoire of Saxe-Coburg
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This print captures a tender moment between Edward, Duke of Kent, and his baby daughter Alexandrine Victoria, who would later become Queen Victoria. The image provides a glimpse into the royal family's quest for an heir following the death of King George IV and the childless reign of his brother, King William IV.
In a public race among the sons of George III to marry and produce a legitimate heir, the Duke of Kent emerged victorious by marrying HSH Marie Luise Victoire of Saxe-Coburg. This strategic union ultimately paved the way for Alexandrine Victoria to ascend to the throne as Queen Victoria.
The innocence and purity captured in this photograph foreshadows the future greatness that awaited young Alexandrine Victoria. Despite her humble beginnings as a baby in her father's arms, she would go on to become one of Britain's most beloved monarchs.
As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we are reminded of the power and significance of lineage in shaping destinies. The Duke of Kent's proud display of his daughter symbolizes hope for a prosperous future filled with promise and potential. She may have been just a child in this moment, but she was destined to be queen yet.
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