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Princess Lilian of Sweden, Duchess of Halland (born Lillian May Davies, later Craig; 30 August 1915 – 10 March 2013), was a British fashion model who became a member of the Swedish royal family through her 1976 marriage to Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland (1912–1997).
Gender: Female. Area of activity: Royalty and Society. Author: Brynley Francis Roberts. Princess Lilian, wife of Prince Bertil of Sweden, was born Lillian May Davies, in her grandparents' home 3 Garden Street, Swansea on 30 August 1915, a month or two after her parents' marriage.
Oct 23, 2023 · Sweden. The princess from Wales who helped shape a modern royal dynasty. By Lydia Starbuck. 23rd October 2023. The woman who became Princess Lilian of Sweden, Duchess of Halland in...
Mar 11, 2013 · On a cold December day the same year, Lilian, or "Lily" as the prince used to call her, became Princess of Sweden and Duchess of the southern province of Halland in a ceremony at the...
Mar 9, 2024 · Princess Lilian of Sweden, Duchess of Halland, began life as Lillian May Davies, born August 30, 1915, in Swansea, Wales. She was the daughter of William Davies and Gladys Curran.
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Princess Lilian of Sweden, Duchess of Halland, was a British fashion model who became a member of the Swedish royal family through her 1976 marriage to Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland (1912–1997). As such, she was an aunt of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
Mar 17, 2013 · Princess Lilian, Duchess of Halland was yesterday farewelled in a simple funeral service at the Royal Palace Chapel in Stockholm. After lying in respite on Friday afternoon, the Princess’s funeral was attended by her closest family and friends.