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I came across this photo on Google

Posted by Karen on February 7, 2025, 11:30 am

Five Victorias. From left to right: Queen Victoria (seated), Princess Victoria of Wales (standing), Princess Victoria of Prussia (standing), Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Victoria, Crown Princess of Germany.

Re: I came across this photo on Google

Posted by Hollie24 on February 7, 2025, 12:17 pm, in reply to "I came across this photo on Google"

Do we know why Viktoria of Prussia is so much darker than the others? Is it the lighting, perhaps, or the result of her (IIRC) eating disorder?

Re: I came across this photo on Google

Posted by Hollie24 on February 7, 2025, 12:21 pm, in reply to "Re: I came across this photo on Google"

I found another photo taken on the same day as this one, with more people in it and Viktoria in a different pose,and her face still looks darker.

https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/jigsaw-puzzles/fame/kings-queens-england/queen-victoria-family-1884-m950877-3646673.html

Re: I came across this photo on Google

Posted by Karen on February 7, 2025, 12:22 pm, in reply to "Re: I came across this photo on Google"

I've seen a few picture where Viktoria looks a much darker shade than others. I think it may have been due to her eating disorder

Re: I came across this photo on Google

Posted by Hollie24 on February 7, 2025, 12:24 pm, in reply to "Re: I came across this photo on Google"

I think you're right.

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