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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Princess_Alice_of_BattenbergPrincess Alice of Battenberg - Wikipedia

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   Princess Alice of Battenberg (Victoria Alice Elizabeth Julia Marie; 25 February 1885 – 5 December 1969) was the mother of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, mother-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II, and paternal grandmother of King Charles III.

2. www.encyclopedia.com › alice-battenberg-1885-1969Alice of Battenberg (1885–1969) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Encyclopedias almanacs transcripts and maps. Alice of Battenberg (1885–1969) views 2,405,393 updated. Alice of Battenberg (1885–1969) Princess of Greece and Denmark, mother of the duke of Edinburgh, and a "Righteous Gentile" as rescuer of Greek Jews in World War II. Name variations: Princess Andrew, Princess Alice.

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   What did Princess Alice do after WW2?

   • After World War II, Princess Alice founded the monastic society of Martha and Mary in 1949. Its goal was to train sisters to care for poor children and the sick. As the society's mother superior under the name of Alice-Elizabeth, she raised funds to buy two houses, one to house convalescents and the other to train nurses.

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   What did Alice in Wonderland do during WW2?

   • While her husband lived in Monte Carlo (where he died in 1944), the princess worked to alleviate Hellenic suffering. Volunteering with the Swedish and Swiss Red Cross organizations, she struggled to bring relief supplies to the populace. World War II also brought private agony to Alice, as it divided her family.

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   Who was Princess Alice?

   • Princess Alice was born to Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of Hesse and By Rhine in 1885 at Windsor Castle. She was a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria; Alice’s mother Victoria was the daughter of Princess Alice, the third child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

   Princess Alice of Battenberg: a war-time hero – Royal Central

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   What role did Princess Elizabeth play during WW2?

   • Here’s exactly what role she played during the conflict. When World War Two broke out in 1939, the then Princess Elizabeth was 13 while her younger sister Margaret was 9. Owing to frequent and severe Luftwaffe bombings, it was suggested that the princesses should be evacuated to North America or Canada.

   What Was Queen Elizabeth II’s Role in World War Two?

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   Feb 25, 2024 · Features. Princess Alice of Battenberg: a war-time hero. By Jessica Storoschuk. 25th February 2024. The late Duke of Edinburgh was an anchor of support for Queen Elizabeth II throughout her...

5. www.nationalww2museum.org › war › articlesA Princess At War: Queen Elizabeth II During World War II

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   Princess Elizabeth was just 13 years old when war broke out on September 3, 1939. Like many children living in London, Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret were evacuated to avoid the dangers of bombing raids.

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6. www.historyhit.com › what-was-queen-elizabeth-iisWhat Was Queen Elizabeth II’s Role in World War Two?

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   Oct 11, 2022 · Princess (later Queen) Elizabeth of Great Britain doing technical repair work during her World War Two military service, 1944. Image Credit: World History Archive / Alamy Stock Photo. Elizabeth became known as ‘Princess Auto Mechanic’. Her enlistment made headlines across the world, and she was praised for her efforts.

7. www.iwm.org.uk › history › what-the-royal-family-didWhat The Royal Family Did During The Second World War

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   The London Blitz, 1940. © IWM HU 63234. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth standing with workmen, while inspecting bomb damage at Buckingham Palace. Princess Elizabeth joins the ATS. In this video, see newly-discovered footage of the Princess in the ATS, as curator Kate Clements explains why Queen Elizabeth signed up for war work.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Princess_Alice_of_thePrincess Alice of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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   Princess Alice (Alice Maud Mary; 25 April 1843 – 14 December 1878) was Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine from 13 June 1877 until her death in 1878 as the wife of Grand Duke Louis IV. She was the third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.