1864 - Prince Albert Victor of Wales, later known as HRH The Duke of Clarence and Avondale was born. He was the first child and eldest son of Albert Edward, The Prince of Wales, later HM King Edward VII and his wife Princess Alexandra of Denmark. He was known within the family as Eddy.
Alexandra with Eddy as a baby.
Eddy and George with their three sisters Louise, Victoria and Maud.
Engagement photo of Eddy and May.
Re: On This Day
Posted by karenl on January 8, 2025, 7:29 pm, in reply to "On This Day"
The article contains info we already know and does include "what ifs". I had forgotten Eddy truly was in love with Helene of Orleans and she with him. Both were bitterly disappointed and heartbroken that their relationship would never result in marriage, for obvious reasons.