Royalty
[MARGARET
(1882-1920, Princess of Connaught, Crown Princess of Sweden) & her sister PATRICIA (1886-1974, Lady Patricia Ramsay)]
Excellent unsigned coronation portrait by Downey,
showing them standing together in their coronation robes, 11 x 9, no place, 9th August
Item Date: 1902
Background
Princess Patricia of Connaught was deeply loved by the British people for her natural ways. King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra profoundly wanted a marriage with Grand Duke Michael of Russia. The Princess resisted and was saved from the horrors of the Revolution and was to find happiness with a commoner.From the collection of Lady Patricia Ramsay, daughter of the Duke of Connaught.
Stock No. 23520