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The Stories of Queen Victoria's Grandaughters: Princess Viktoria of Prussia

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3rd August 2015
Like the majority of her granddaughters, Princess Viktoria of Prussia was named after both her mother and grandmother. Born on April 12, 1866, in Potsdam Palace. Friederike Amalia Wilhelmine Viktoria was the fifth child and second daughter of Frederick III, Emperor of Germany and Victoria, Princess Royal, first daughter of Queen Victoria. She was baptised on her grandmother’s birthday, 24th…
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Monarchy Monday: All in a 'regnal' name

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9th March 2015
Alexandrina Victoria chose to reign as Queen Victoria There are few circumstances in which one may pick their name, ascending the throne is one such. Upon becoming Sovereign, the new King or Queen may choose to use a new name to reign in. This is known as a regnal name. Regnal names are also followed by a regnal  number, expressed with a Roman numeral, in order to make each name unique to such…
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