Appreciation for the divine Princess Alexandra cousin of the British Queen and her wonderful colourful fashion sense

Joan Collins? How about Dame Edna !

Love her colourful jacket here! Bet its a unique bespoke item of clothing made just for her! Goes well with her pink skirt.

Old honky... trying to steal my spot-light, off with her head!

Perhaps [R1]!! 😉 😅😘 I think she's a combination of Joan and Dame Edna and would probably take such a statement with good humour!

Love her silky /satin outfit here

She's fun.

I like her.....

She's no Birgitta of Sweden, a.k.a. "Princess Jennifuh Leathuh."

She certainly seems to be [R6] Seems full of vitality and fun and smiles. I bet she's a good laugh in her own way and has a wicked sense of humour.

Love her!

She certainly seems to be a bit puzzled and unimpressed by Princess Michael of Kent's eye patch here!

Oh sorry its getty images so doesn't show up correctly on thread ^^^

Hopefully this one works otherwise I will have to find another way!

Fab in green!

Looks just as elegant as her majesty and perhaps a little bit more stylish and glamorous. Here in Buckingham Palace I think.

She looks YEAR'S younger than Camilla R5, though the opposite is true. Outstanding!

[R16] I noticed that too. It's far from impossible that she won't actually outlive Camilla. Princess Alexandra may well have some of the longevity genes that her majesty has.

OP picture looks like something I swore Carolyn Stoddard wore on Dark Shadows!

Look at the liver spots on her hands!

R13, Princess Michael should have gone all out and worn a black pirate patch (she told us she was hardcore!)

Princess Alexandra has been one of the hardest working Royals, but she doesn't get much coverage outside the UK, I believe. Her father was Prince George, the Duke of Kent, who had affairs with a large variety of men and women, and who developed a drug habit during his involvement with Kiki Preston.

Is that a human at R8?!

[R13] She doesn't get much coverage in the UK either at least not in the mainstream press. A lot of royal forums are aware how much she does and how popular and liked she is with the Queen and amongst the wider royal family.

But you are right she's a hard worker and has in the past often represented the Queen to foreign vips diplomats etc She quietly flies under the radar but is present at big state banquets when the Queen grants a state visit to a foreign head of state or government.

Calm down Meghan there's enough spotlight and attention to go around for everyone in the fullness of time!!! [R3] 😉

We’re here worried about Trump, and Alexandria is living in 3018.

3018?? [R24]

Beautiful coat anyway

R25, I was making a bad joke that, because of her eccentric clothing choices, she’s wearing clothing from the future. Instead, I failed miserably and misspelled her name.

Great thread, OP!

More Princess Alexandra, please!

No worries [R26] I just wasn't sure but that might be a reflection on me not you!

Bless you [R27] and thank you!

More divine Princess Alexandra photos coming up soon!

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Beautiful classy colourful blouse Exquisite.

I wonder if she regularly uses certain favourite designers?

Her father Prince George (the Queen's uncle) was a bisexual druggie who loved to party. He died in WWII.

I think Princess Alexandra's father George Duke of Kent was rather handsome looking and sexy

I think she and Angus Ogilvy were happily married.

The Queen is well known to adore her cousin Princess Alexandra and justly so.

Apparently pretty much all of the senior royals adore her and the younger ones respect her is what I've heard. [R35]

She's what you'd call a safe pair of hands, utterly dependable and loyal.

No racist brooches from her, that’s for sure. And one of only 3 working females of the blood royal.

Her mother, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent , was the most elegant and beautiful of her generation and a favorite of the whole royal family.

"Is that a human at [R8]?!"

It's a leather muppet. Back in the '70's Sesame Street had a seamier side.

She’s still quite pretty.

Yes she is [R40] She's aged pretty damned well

She made an elegant bride for the late Angus Ogilvy.

Marina with Alexandra as a baby.

She even has a rose named after her.

Marina with her three children - George, Michael and Alexandra. I've always had a feeling that George, the present Duke of Kent was gay or bi like his father. He lives apart from his wife Katherine.

Marina (three photos) with Alexandra (at bottom right). There is a striking resemblance between mother and daughter.

A bride to a widow. Always classy.

[R45] I understand that Katherine or The Duchess of Kent is now back living with her husband after he had a stroke a few years ago so in that sense they have reconciled.

Leaving Buckingham Palace after the Trooping The Colour.

That's beautiful [R44]

Through the years wearing the Ogilvy Tiara.

I always thought that Alexandra was attractive in that special English upper class patrician way.

A true royal beauty. I bet she had many admirers and wannabee husbands in high society.

A lady of color even down to her shoes. With her late husband at a royal wedding.

With her brother, the Duke of Kent.

The Duke and Alexandra in youth with their mother Marina.

Oh she Really does suit the colour orange [R54] that outfit is really nice and striking.

[R56] I can see that Alexandra has inherited her mother Marinas sense of chic and flair for fashion.

Go to post #417 to read about a DLer who hooked up with James Ogilvy, Princess Alexandra's son.

I cannot stand those hideous clown hats they wear.

R59, Oh my!

Oh I love the Royal hats [R60] They bring a bit of fun and colour to royal events! Sometimes I think their better than a tiara!

Speaking of colourful royal hats here is Princess Alexandra looking rather grand with her sister in law The Duchess of Kent.

Not sure what the occasion is? Royal ascot?

Gosh [R45] The Kents certainly do seem to have the genes for human tallness in their family!

I wonder how tall Princess Alexandra is? She definitely towers over the Queen.

She's one of the few people the Queen can treat as anything like a peer--they are the only two female grandchildren of George V and Queen Mary, and so have been close for years. Now that her mother and Margaret are gone, Alexandra is one of the few close family members the queen has left other than Philip. And she's very sunny and hardworking, so it's no wonder the queen adores her.

[R65] I wonder if the Queen made Princess Alexandra godmother to any of her children?

As for the hats, I remember hearing that at Ascot, one of the big things people bet on is the color that the Queen will wear that day.

Princess Alexandra looking lovely and classy at Royal Ascot. The colour royal blue seems to suit her!

[quote][[R65]] I wonder if the Queen made Princess Alexandra godmother to any of her children?

Gosh, I've been wondering this for YEARS.

Hope someone knows.

R69, James Ogilvy (Princess Alexandra's son) is one of Princess Eugenie's godparents!

Well [R70] That sounds like a slamdunk dead cert that he will be invited to the Royal wedding in the autumn then I'm sure Princess Alexandra will be invited to both of the Royal weddings this year and be dressed divinely on both occasions!

In R3's picture Alexandra is wearing the robes of a member of the Order of the Garter. The most coveted order and one solely in the power of the Queen. Note that Princess Pushy may be in the coach with her but no garter for her!

[R72] That's the Duchess of Kent not Princess Pushy!

She has a kind face. I am jelly.

Love this Christmas photo of Princess Alexandra. She actually is as camp as Christmas like Joan Collins we should love her on here!!!!

She is one of those women who, while not raving beauties in their youth, are stunning older women.

She is really beautiful.

Nice skin, lovely hair color, good figure, age appropriate and very stylish clothes that are always flattering and imaginative.

Lovely.

She's a real glamorous granny [R76]

Her skin is fantastic. I hope mine is in such good condition when I'm 81!

I wonder how well she got on with The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret? I'm curious also which of her sisters in law she gets on with best - Princess Michael of Kent or the Duchess of Kent?

OMG R73. You are right. But mine made a better story

Indeed perhaps it did! [R78]

Princess Alexandra certainly seemed to be giving Princess Michael of Kent a strange look in an earlier picture were she is wearing an eye patch at a horse race!

The bisexual Duke of Kent with his two oldest children - George and Alexandra.

Yellow suits her too.Now this is what a princess should look like.

This is Alexandra but I had to look closely because I thought it was Diana for a split second.

Alexandra with her late husband Angus Ogilvy.

An early photo of the couple.

Baby Alexandra with her parents. She was born on Christmas Day, 1936.

Alexandra as a young girl.

Wearing the royal pearls as a young woman.

With her husband Angus and her two children, James and Marina.

Her changing looks through the years.

Prim and proper.

Highlights of Princess Alexandra's wedding to Angus Ogilvy which took place at Westminster Abbey in 1963.

An 80th birthday slide show of Alexandra through the years.

I would have sworn that is Frank Gallagher in drag in R8.

She looks she should be in the Hamptons for a charity event. Love her look!

Even in black & white polka dots, she likes to give a splash of color with her scarf.

Classy lady.

A real princess who can ROCK a tiara.

Elegant and regal.

A gorgeous portrait of Alexandra as a little girl.

I wonder if there's a way we could see more pictures of her?

She looks great in period costume too!

Look at the outfit at the 2:50 mark from R92's link. Where she is photographed with nurses. Her outfit appears to be coordinated with the other women, even to the 2 hemlines. Lovely.

Thank you for all the Princess Alexandra photos! It seems I'm not the only fan of hers!

I was pleasantly surprised to see a photograph that on first glance looked like Princess Diana. Alexandra is certainly a natural beauty with model looks.

She seems fun. Cheeky, even.

OK, so I watched the video of highlights from her wedding.

The name of the Best Man caught my attention. Peregrine Fairfax. Now, that is a name you don't hear very often.

So, in honor of Peregrine Fairfax, see his obituary link below...

[R104] Something tells me she has a wicked sense of humour or a very subtle mischievous streak!

Apparently, Alexandra's nickname in the family is "Georgie".

Oh why is that do you happen to know [R107]?

[quote] Oh why is that do you happen to know [[R107]]?

Thanks [R109] 👍

Lovely profile page all about Princess Alexandra on the official Royal Family website.

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Didn’t PA bang Phillip as well? So I guess she’s a bit slutty, like Joan Collins.

No she didn't and no she isn't [R113]

A lovely and classy lady.

This is a wonderful thread!

I love her use of color, she is a sunburst, I can't get enough.

Thanks OP, this is the first I've heard of her. I'm so glad you made this thread.

Privately, Alexandra outranks Camilla:

Via Wikipedia:

"In 2005, Elizabeth II changed the order of precedence for private occasions, putting Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, fourth in the order of precedence, after herself, Anne, Princess Royal, and Princess Alexandra, contrary to the usual position of the heir's consort. Charles' first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, had ranked above the Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra.[1] The Duchess of Cornwall continues to rank second in the order of precedence at official occasions, such as state dinners.

More, please.

[R117] WOW that really does illustrate how highly the Queen regards Princess Alexandra. I hadn't appreciated that they have different protocols of importance for private occasions, I just thought royal rank was the same in all situations. Anyway I wonder how Camilla felt about that and whether she took it as a royal snub!!! 😮

Your very welcome [R116] and thanks very much indeed for the compliment!

I think she's great and a sunburst full of zest as you say but I also felt that she was probably unknown to a lot of people hence the thread!

I covet that black and white polka dot hat.

Alexandra's family had a very unusual breed of dog for a family pet during the war years - a Chow.

No corgis for the Kents.

The current Duke and Duchess of Kent with their three children in 1975. The distant, faraway look of the father speaks of marriage troubles ahead. The older boys (Earl of St Andrews and Lord Nicholas Windsor were cute when they were kids but they lost most of their looks as they matured in adulthood. In contrast, their daughter, Lady Helen, retained most of her beauty). Both the Duchess and Lord Nicholas became Catholics late in life.

R33, the Saxe-Coburg-Gothas always are graded on a curve, obviously.

Alexandra with her mother and brother.

A family group. The youngest Prince Michael was not pictured.

Alexandra with her brother at the Order of the Garter service at Windsor. How many women can pull off a huge plume?

Alexandra's two brothers, the Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent.

Alexandra's parents - George and Marina.

Her parents were very stylish.

Marina on her wedding day.

I think she's tremendous!

Alexandra with her younger brother Prince Michael of Kent.

I wonder how Alexandra gets along with her sister-in-law Princess Michael.

A Cecil Beaton portrait of Princess Marina. Exquisite.

That's an old story, R117.

Cam's in an even worse position now, with the bug-eyed Yorkies.

Best dresser in the realm.

No, in the fucking Commonwealth.

I know the Royal Family are "different", but for giggles, try to imagine Thanksgiving with YOUR family with whoever curtsying and/or bowing to whoever.

The mind bends.

Of course, nobody in that group has to bring the desert or make sure the turkey doesn't get too dry, so this gives them something to do.

[R135] Princess Marina is certainly breathtakingly beautiful. Great aesthetics.

R138, one curtsies and bows only on greeting and taking leave. And the Royal Family does not celebrate "Thanksgiving."

Too much is made of this. It's a nod to precedence, which is what royalty exists to represent. If they don't abide by the protocols, why should anyone else? And the person is not being shown deference as a personal honor. It simply reflects the person's role, which is a different thing.

Of course Americans (I grew up in the USA) know nothing of the basics of civility as formerly understood by all people in their society. Why should they respect the sense of propriety still upheld elsewhere? Hey, Grammy, how's it hangin'? (fist bump and ass pat)

Thanksgiving, indeed.

[quote]Of course Americans (I grew up in the USA) know nothing of the basics of civility as formerly understood by all people in their society.

No we don't bow or curtsy because we fought a fucking war over that.

Wow, R140 really has a stick up their ass.

Clearly when they departed, they left their sense of humor behind. If they ever had one, ...which is doubtful.

The Austin Marina was named after Princess Alexandra's mother, Princess Marina.

Sounds cute [R143] 😍

Ladies, let's not sully this tribute thread with internecine strife!

Back to Princess Alexandra, she lives at the Thatched House Lodge in Richmond, and also has a dwelling at St James Palace, where her neighbors include Princess Anne and Princess Beatrice. Just in case you'd like to offer a birthday or holiday card.

As we discussed in other royal threads, no members of the royal family bow or curtsy to each other (in public at least) other than to the (or any) sovereign and their spouse.

All of this palace intrigue about Kate/Meghan having to curtsy to princesses of the blood...it’s 100% true de jure, but is de facto ignored.

I like this painting of Princess Alexandra

Love that pearl choker!

Doing her part for the Royal Firm.

At the Human Society Awards.

Chic in black and poppy with the Duchess of Cambridge on Remembrance Day.

With actress Marlene Dietrich.

At Royal Ascot with the young Lady Diana Spencer.

An appearance for the Care For Veterans charity.

Reading a handmade card.

Arriving for a Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey last October.

Her good spirits are in full view.

Visiting a hospital. She's still quite active in her eighties.

Regal splendor in Nigeria.

Independence Day in Nigeria.

I love the color of this outfit. She has a handbag similar to the Queen's.

Whoever cuts/colors/styles her hair does an amazing job. Very complementary; she looks simply elegant and radiant.

Wearing a tiara and sash with her late husband.

Is Prince Michael OK? He seems to look befuddled often.

Elegant in blue.

Opening a new wing of a hospital.

Visiting a hospice.

Visiting the Commonwealth - this time it's Canada.

Princesses Alexandra and Margaret were bridesmaids to the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth).

With the Duchesses of Cornwall and Gloucester.

She can brighten up anyone's day in this multi -colored ensemble.

She visits a lot of hospices.

An Alzheimer's Society function.

They're all decked out - The Queen, her sister Princess Margaret and her cousin Princess Alexandra.

For some reason she, her mother, and grandmother all look like they had strokes because they smile crooked. Her mother Princess Marina had it the worst. Such a strange facial configuration. Maybe they got it from the Romanovs.

Alexandra as a young woman. Her beauty is evident.

Dancing with actor Marlon Brando in London.

She was a bridesmaid for Patricia Mountbatten.

"She was very sweet and very posh" according to the person who met her at this event.

A splash of color at Royal Ascot with her brother Prince Michael of Kent.

She's very happy to meet someone here! LOL.

At Canada House in London in 2015.

Making a speech at the Royal Chelsea Hospital.

Nothing can rain on her parade!

A little smile on her wedding day.

OP = Princess Alexandra

Wow thanks [R152] I love the photo of Princess Alexandra with Marlene Dietrich and it wasn't something I was expecting to see!!

Indeed thanks to the poster or posters who has posted so many photos of Princess Alexandra in recent hours it's all appreciated!

She does look more stylish, R15, but what is that bandage on her leg? The Queen takes those daily walks that keep her more agile maybe. Either way, they both look good for their age.

I couldn't agree more [R162]

Princess Alexandra is 10 years younger than the Queen.

[R188] I'm not sure when that picture was taken but I know in recent years Princess Alexandra had a fall and broke her wrist. Perhaps she cut or hurt her leg in the same fall hence the plaster if the photo was taken some time after the fall?

Might she need a young handsome gay gentleman to escort her to fabulous parties?

She has the arched-brow (for focus and intelligence), combined with a slightly wry smile and a willingness to look directly at thing, all of which allows her to seem engaged and "present" even when she's not. She knows how to be "on" in a very attractive, reassuring way.

If her own taste has led to her sense of style, she's a genius. If someone else took charge in the past and taught her, that person is a genius.

Hands down, the best dresser of all the royals, and that includes European, Middle-East, African and Asian/Oceanic houses. God, she's good.

I would like that job [R192] if it became available!! 😉

Pincess Alexandra is Harry's great aunt. Given her relationship to him and to the Queen, I can't imagine her not being included on the wedding guest list.

R195 - what makes you think Alexandra won't be on the guest list? Unless she dies before the wedding, she'll be there.

I suspect even Princess Michael of Kent (aka Princess Pushy with the offensive black brooch) will be invited.

I'm more interested in who WON'T be invited from Sparkles side of the family. Now there's the interesting question.

I doubt she took it as a snub, R119, but I wouldn't be surprised if Charles did. I understand she's generally good humored and has been accepted into the family because she can manage Charles. Apparently, he's grumpy, moody and can be temperamental, but she has a positive influence on him, thus making everyone else's life easier. I'm just guessing, but I think the Queen has accepted her, because because of the positive effect she has on the Prince.

Alexandra's son James Ogilvy has a handsome family.

Alexandra's son James Ogilvy.

Three out of four of Alexandra's grandchildren

Three out of four of Alexandra's grandchildren

What an attractive woman and what a stylish dresser. It’s certainly more exciting looking at pictures of Alexandra outfits rather than at Kate.

Bless you r194 but the use of emojis makes clear you are not a suitable candidate.

For R140:

[quote]Pincess Alexandra is Harry's great aunt.

Princess Alexandra is not Harry's great aunt. To be his great aunt, she would have to be the sister of the Queen or Philip.

Your harsh [R203]!!!

I actually prefer Princess Alexandra'sense of fashion and choice of clothes than I do some of the younger royals like Kate or Eugenie.

She's just more stylish and daring.

I wonder [R196] if Sarah Ferguson will be there but maybe not seated with the royal family? I agree Princess Alexandra will definitely be invited. She certainly hasn't alienated or upset anyone in the Royal family to warrant a snub.

Princess Alexandra went through a very trying time with her daughter marina a few years ago, but she admirably carried on doing her thing like a good royal does.

What was wrong with her daughter?

I wonder for how many more years Princess Alexandra will continue to do royal engagements at her current level? I'm not sure when the Queen Mother stopped doing royal engagements but I think Princess Alice who lived to 102 carried out royal engagements until she was in her nineties when her health seriously declined.

[R210] She was a royal rebel falling pregnant outside wedlock with a poor choice of partner. She fell out with her parents and started giving interviews to tabloid newspapers.

Marina is now close to her mother especially since her father Angus Ogilvy sadly passed away. Princess Alexandra is close to both her children and seems close to her grandchildren also. Marina has rehabilated herself and has now divorced her husband and is safely back in the royal fold.

Love her outfit and her gorgeous earrings in this picture. They look like Ruby earrings I think. Beautiful.

OP is seriously a fan. He likely spends night and day hunting for pics of her, and probably looking for her interviews and public appearances.

This is also a great model for how an appreciation thread should be run. Just keep posting lol

Many Thanks [R214]

Long may this fun thread reign!

Interesting Video contrasting and discussing the circumstances of Princess Alexandra in terms of royal duties and Princess Beatrice and Eugenie.

Good clip, R216, but there is a mistake. Edward & Sophie's daughter is also a grand-daughter of the Queen. The York girls are not the only ones.

Perhaps the key in Andrew's case is the request for money for his daughters.

I remember reading somewhere back along this thread or one of the articles that were linked here, that the cost of Princess Alexandra's Royal duties exceeded the amount she was paid and her husband Angus Ogilvy made up the difference out of their own funds. Something none of the other royals would think of doing. Certainly not Andrew.

I have read several books on the royals that claim she most certainly did have an affair with Prince Philip, and Mountbatten as well. Keeping it in the family.

R218 - I don't think the Queen would have remained so close to her if she had an affair with her husband. Neither the Queen nor Alexandra doesn't seem the types to have affairs to me. I never heard any rumors regarding Alexandra's marriage to Ogilvy.

^ Neither the Queen nor Alexandra seem the type of women to have affairs...

[R218] Your not giving a full account of what was written in those books. What I read was that there was idle gossip and rumour mongering about Alexandra and Philip, tittle tattle if you like and Alexandras husband Angus Ogilvy spoke to the Queen about it and was satisfied when she came back to him to say she'd established it was not true

As another poster said The Queen would not be as close as she is to Alexandra if this was true.

Rumour and fact are not the same thing.

I'll have to dig out the books- one was written by someone who flauted the NDA. In any case, I remember vividly that one said Princess Alexandra was exactly Philip's type. Of course, there can never be any official proof.

Princess Alexandra at an event with Tony Blair although I'm not sure what the occasion is? City of London Lord Mayor's banquet at a guess?

Princess Alexandra at Buckingham Palace in November last year presenting awards for bravery.

Here is a photo of Princess Alexandra with Princess Diana before she was a Princess I think but a royal fiance at Royal Ascot.

Princess Alexandra's wedding dress.

Princess Alexandra in the arms of her mother Princess Marina of Kent.

Alexandra's mother was the most stylish royal lady of her time.

Marina was the Diana of her day.

Gorgeous portrait of Marina by Cecil Beaton.

Alexandra representing the Queen in Nigeria in 1960.

Marina with the Princess Elizabeth and and her sister Margaret.

Alexandra looks like a tiresome snob. She only has one tiara, although the stones can be switched to make it look different. I’m sure Marina will have to sell it when Alexandra is gone, the taxes would be a lot to pay for something she’ll have no reason to wear.

Cutting ribbons is my only source of income. *sigh*

The king in uniform.

^ sorry wrong thread

Alexandra is actually the M of princesses.

[R233] I don't think Princess Alexandra is a snob. Sure she's posh and has a posh voice but heck what do we expect she's the cousin of the Queen for goodness sake! People expect her to be posh, well turned out and to look the role. She'd be criticised if she turned up to a state banquet wearing jogging pants and an ASDA george brand pull over on her head!

Being posh and being haughty or a snob are different things. Alexandra is the former not the latter.

In 2015 a friend of mine was with his aunt and saw her on a royal visit to Southport in Northern England. She was friendly, smiley and chatty with everybody who'd turned up for the event and shook everybody's hand. There was no aloofness about her she was totally at ease. From a sort of diagonal side on view my friend witnessed a Scotsman who'd moved to Southport charting with her and she was asking him about Scotland and what part he and his family originated from. Her face seemed to light up more when she realised she was chatting to a Scotsman! They couldn't catch everything that was said but it was along the lines of oh yes my husband was from that part of Scotland, its fantastic up there, I will be visiting again sometime as I've friends up there. The guy she was speaking too then jokingly pointed to her hat and said something like you'll need an even bigger hat than that large hat when you go as it's so cold up there! She laughed and gave a knowing reaction in her face and eyes as if to say I know your right it's cold up there but you cheeky funny one mentioning my hat size! She was very good humoured and clearly enjoyed herself. The guy briefly touched her arm as she walked off with a big smile on her obviously amused face to move towards the building she was visiting. She didn't flinch or react badly when he touched her arm in a friendly nice to meet you and joke gesture. If she was a big snob she would have reacted quite differently to that situation and the guy touching her arm albeit even if it was in a friendly meant way. Everyone at the event that day left with their feelings raised so I reject the caricature that these visits are just ribbon cutting. It served as a tonic uplifting those who attended and a positive boost in the local community.

[R238] Chatting with her not charting with her! ^^^

[R231] Yes I think Princess Alexandra was the royal the Queen asked and trusted to oversee the ceremonial transfer of Nigeria to independence in 1962? That's a big impressive vote of confidence for such a diplomatically important and sensitive task.

[quote] Good clip, [R216], but there is a mistake. Edward & Sophie's daughter is also a grand-daughter of the Queen. The York girls are not the only ones.

It should be remembered, though, that Edward and Sophie's daughter does not use the HRH and is not termed "Princess Louise" (though she could be). She is exempt from the royal perks, but she is also exempt from royal duties.

Beatrice and Eugenie are adults who have retained the HRH Princess status, so they are expected to fulfill royal duties.

r140, I hope while you were doing all that prissy harrumphing you were pounding your walking stick angrily against the floor.

The Princess' tiaras.

R242, Now, now. Let's pull ourselves together, and rise above, remembering our stations. One needs to set an example, doesn't one?

Love a good tiara [R243]! And Alexandra looks fab in them!

Princess Alexandra with Hollywood legend Cary Grant at a Variety Club dinner

R245, You can see her husband Angus Ogilvy right behind them in that picture.

Nice video of Princess Alexandra opening a new Newspaper office in Shropshire. Goodness she shakes a lot of hands. She seems an absolute natural on these visits and totally at ease and unstuffy. She has a Beautiful laugh and smile and I bet she puts people at their ease very quickly indeed

The relationship to Princess Alexandra to Prince Harry (and Prince William): they are first cousins, twice removed. Alexandra and Elizabeth are first cousins, both being grandchildren of George. Two generations separate Elizabeth from Harry; thus, first cousins, twice removed. (Prince Charles is Princess Alexandra's first cousin, once removed.)

[R248] I get confused on the difference between second cousins and third cousins etc and cousins once removed twice removed etc. I get lost on the journey to understanding that!!

For instance what is the description for what say Princess Alexandras children's relationship is to Prince Harry compared to Princess Alexandra herself?

R198 That yellow dress on the granddaughter is awfully risque! R206 & R218 You are=you're, not your.

[R246] Yes and what a handsome attractive man Angus was too with his brooding Scottish good looks!

R247, Thanks! It's really such an unnatural life, yet she makes it all seem effortless.

Your welcome [R252] I will post more Princess Alexandra videos as time goes on. I agree she makes it all seem a breeze and never shows any sign of boredom or frustration. Totally professional.

R249, maybe this will help. As noted, Alexandra and Elizabeth are first cousins. Their children and second cousins. Their grandchildren are third cousins. The "removed" part comes in when you cross generations. So. Alexandra is a first cousin, once removed to Prince Charles. She's a first cousin, twice removed to Prince Harry.

For R249

People who have the same parents are siblings. (QEII and Princess Margaret, for example)

People who share one set of grandparents - their parents were brothers and/or sisters - are First Cousins (QEII and Princess Alexandra are First Cousins. QEII's father and Princess Alexandra's father were brothers.)

People who share one set of great-grandparents - their parents are First cousins - are Second Cousins. (Charles, Anne, Andrew, Edward) are second cousins to Princess Alexandra's children.

The "once removed" is used to describe the relationship of a person to the children of their First Cousin. (Princess Alexandra is a First Cousin Once Removed to Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward).

The "twice removed" is used to describe the relationship of a person to the grandchildren of their First Cousin. (Princess Alexandra is a First Cousin Twice Removed to William, Harry, and the children of Anne and Andrew and Edward.)

The pattern continues down through Third Cousins, Fourth Cousins, "thrice removed", etc.

Thanks[R254] So if I'm understanding you correctly does that mean that Princess Alexandras grandchildren say Flora Ogilvy is the third cousin of Prince Harry?

Yes, R256

Many thanks [R257] and also thanks and appreciation to [R254]

Thank heavens for all this! FINALLY: news and views I can relate to. Princess Alexandria is a treasure.

Your welcome [R259] I agree Princess Alexandra is rather fab and a royal gem!

Princess Alexandra hosted a music concert at Buckingham Palace this week.

I wonder if Princess Alexandra will be the member of the Royal family the Queen sends to Prince Henrik's funeral to represent her? Especially as Princess Alexandra is apparently in part descended from Danish royalty.

R262, I think it would be a wonderful choice, but I notice that almost all the Royals cut back their long-distance traveling at a certain age. Certainly EIIR and Prince Philip traveled the world at one time, but seem to stay much closer to home, now. But Princess Alexandra would be an excellent representative.

[R263] If Princess Alexandra is up for it and able that would be fantastic but of course I'm sure the Queen would not try to pressurise or harangue her into agreeing to do it. Not long to wait now I think until we hear who actually will be the Queens representative. I find it interesting in a good way just how much Danish ancestry and blood there is in the British royal family. I think it's a very welcome situation as the Danish are really a great people and nation. They seem to have a very balanced and sober approach to life and are not prone to hysteria. Very level headed.

There will be no foreign royals at Prince Henrik's funeral, the Danish royal court has announced.

Aw, too bad. I was hoping to see Sparkle blowing kisses to the crowd.

[QUOTE] [R262], I think it would be a wonderful choice, but I notice that almost all the Royals cut back their long-distance traveling at a certain age. Certainly EIIR and Prince Philip traveled the world at one time, but seem to stay much closer to home, now. But Princess Alexandra would be an excellent representative.

I doubt even The Queen would call the journey from London to Copenhagen (Denmark) arduous, It is about 600 miles and would take around an hour and a half on a private plane.

Prince Henrick requested a private funeral anyhow, as has Prince Phillip.

Princess Alexandra meeting Hollywood legend Sammy Davis junior

I suspect Princess Alexandra will be meeting her son James and his family tomorrow or some time soon as it's birthday tommorrow. Their quite lowkey though so I can't see it being mentioned in much of the media like Hello magazine for example.

I suspect Princess Alexandra will take a shit tomorrow, wipe her ass, and the flush it, like the rest of us.

Very funny [R270] Your own stand up comedy show awaits you!

R268, and Altovise!

Indeed! [R272]

I found this photo of Alexandra taken on her wedding day in 1963.

Thanks [R274]

A sunny smile and bright colors,

Spreading good cheer while visiting a hospice.

British pride.

The princess is patron of the Royal Humane Society.

Visiting a veterans home Part One.

Part Two - She gets around for a women in her eighties!

Part Three - She has the common touch.

Elegant in blue.

Opening a new wing of a hospital.

Opening a new gallery at a museum. This lady does it all!

Alexandra visiting the elderly,

Another hospital, another great hat!

A medal for a brave war horse.

Polka dot princess.

Opening a new elderly care home.

Attending an event for the Alzheimer's Society.

A breath of fresh air!

Alexandra is not hard to pick out at a Buckingham Palace garden party,

She's Deputy President of the British Red Cross.

She can't wear a three strand pearl choker like me.

Wow thanks for all the fabulous pictures whoever is posting them!

R296 - You're welcome! Here's another photo I found on my travels, Left to right: Alexandra, Camilla and Marie Christine (aka "Princess Pushy").

Cheers [R297] Great picture. I do wonder if Princess Alexandra gets on well with Princess Michael of Kent and her other sister in law The Duchess of Kent? I wonder what the dynamic is like between them? A very interesting mix of characters.

I have heard rum that she got on pretty fine with the late Princess Diana and similarly is OK with Camilla? I don't think she ever took sides against either woman?

I spotted Princess Alexandra last night on the itv documentary on The Queen and her garden. She was in the background at a Buckingham Palace function and she was again in a very colourful and camp outfit!

Alexandra can sure rock a tiara!

With her late husband, Angus Ogilvy.

An Op after my own heart! And to the neatly snarky bitch who revived this thread, I know why you did and I forgive you! I'm a compassionate person and you can't afford to lose anymore friends.

Alexandra is a woman of good spirits in her eighties!

A rare photo of the Queen being touched - by first cousin Alexandra.

Princess in yellow and jewels.

She looks like she's from another time here.

Royal cousins - Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Alexandra.

I read years ago that the Oglivies made do with a much smaller income than her brothers. He had to work for a living. They were like the "poor" cousins, poor in relation to the rest of the RF. I had no idea he died more than ten years ago though.

R222, it's possible that you're thinking of Princess Pushy re the royal who had an affair with the Duke of E. It was a rumour going around.

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Won't she please teach Sparkle how to dress and contain her hair?

Alexandra made a lovely bride.

I read that Alexandra didn't quite have enough income from the Royal Dole to meet her needs for her charity work, so her husband stepped in and funded a good chunk of it himself. That's old school aristocracy right there, people.

Princess Alexandra with her parents, the Duke and Duchess of Kent.

She made a lovely bride.

Elegance personified.

Alexandra as a young girl.

Young woman.

With her young family.

She can rock a tiara!

A classy young woman.

Bejewelled and beautiful.

A senior royal of elegance and dignity.

Hat and gloves are the norm.

The wind in her hair.

With one of her children.

With son James Ogilvy as a baby.

Taking time to smell the flowers.

With her family.

It's all about the hair.

Perfection.

In good spirits.

A youthful princess.

A splash of color.

One of my favorite portraits of Alexandra.

Luxurious and luscious.

Cute little princess.

Royal cover girl in 1961.

Love this photo.

A formal portrait.

In uniform.

A beautiful young woman.

It may be raining but she's still smiling.

Alexandra was one of the bridesmaids for Princess Elizabeth (now Queen) in 1947.

No wonder a rose has been named after her.

A family wedding shot - Prince and Princess Michael of Kent (her brother and sister-in-law).

A proper English lady. Tea and crumpets anyone?

One of the few women in the Order of the Garter. Wiht her brother, the Duke of Kent.

With the Duchess of Gloucester.

Not many royals would hold a koala when in full evening dress and jewels.

A rare photo of Queen Mary with her granddaughters - baby Alexandra and her cousins Elizabeth and Margaret Rose.

She's wonderful. She takes being a royal princess very seriously, while at the same time, not taking herself too seriously.

Some time ago a rumor surfaced that she and Philip had an affair. Total BS. Whatever Philip's proclivities, it's not in Alexandra's character. And even if she were inclined to have affairs, her affection and her loyalty for the Queen would make Philip off-limits.

Alexandra with her sister-in-law Princess Michael of Kent.

Here she is at the Chelsea Flower show.

The Blood royal! Born a Princess, raised a Princess, Truly the real deal.

Alexandra cut an elegant figure at the wedding of Harry and Meghan.

I love the hat, the scarf, the color and the smile.

Cecil Beaton took this photo of Alexandra as a child.

Lovely earrings.

A casual pose at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953.

Formal portrait.

Why are you always trying to sell this old hag to us?

Alexandra playing tennis in the fifties. Notice the rolled up jeans.

R355, Thanks! I've been waiting for a photo of her at Harry and Meghan's wedding!

Alexandra with actor Cary Grant at a Manhattan dinner.

A lovely English rose.

Alexandra with actress Marlene Dietrich. She's met some interesting people in her lifetime.

Princess Alexandra attended the Queen's garden party at Buckingham Palace today.

Born well, married a good businessman, a title-less second son of an Earl, an Eton/Oxford grad, the princess "works" for the monarchy, does it real well.

Princess Alexandra at Epsom Derby Day yesterday.

Thanks OP ! They’re both beautiful woman princess Alexandra and her mother .

Notice she wore the same outfit (with different hats) to Epsom Derby that she wore to Harry's wedding.

She makes more of an effort in her appearance than some of the younger members of the Royal Family (not mentioning any names).

This photographer has a funny story to tell.

she looks like fun...the rest of the royals, not so much

Her hat.

Gardening with her mother Marina the Duchess of Kent.

In the garden admiring the foliage and flowers.

Thanks very much to whoever has been posting all of the fabulous pictures of Princess Alexandra recently on this thread

She looks fab in all her different eras.

Alexandra and her brother Prince Michael of Kent.

Were she and her husband considered to be happy together?

What was the story of her parents? He was bisexual? Did the mother have affairs?

R380 - I think Alexandra and her husband Angus were a pretty solid couple. The only whispers I heard about infidelity was Prince Philip having an affair with Alexandra. I don't think the Princess would do that to her cousin, The Queen, so I really find that rumor really hard to believe. I don't think the Queen would be so close to Alexandra if she slept with her husband.

Alexandra's father was a drug abusing bisexual. I never heard any rumors about his wife Marina.

Thanks, R381

She was with the Queen and Sparkle the other day. Noticed her sitting in the background.

Where R383? Picture?

Anyone have pictures of Princess Alexandra at Ascot?

R385 - Alexandra got to ride with the Queen.

Another photo at Ascot. Love her hat!

Side view.

Look at that pearl choker.

Alexandra and her brother the Duke of Kent at the Order of the Garter Ceremony at St George's Chapel. The princess is one of the few female members. The Queen clearly likes her and regards her with high esteem.

I remember reading that Princess Alexandra and her husband Angus Ogilvy actually paid out of their own pockets when the costs due to their performing Royal duties exceeded what they were allowed.

This grand lady can show the younger generation a thing or two about quiet dignity and classic elegance.

She made a lovely bride in 1963.

Photo slideshow in the link below.

A young Alexandra curtseying and kissing the hand of her cousin, the Queen.

Alexandra curtseying to the late Queen Anne of Romania.

The Princess is the godmother of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Here she is at Will's confirmation.

A cheery wave from the lovely lady.

She was a Christmas Day baby.

It must feel wonderful to know that a rose has been named after you.

This month, Princess Alexandra visited Merrythought factory.

Slide show of Alexandra's visit as a Patron of the Anchor Trust. She can still plant trees in her eighties.

Another day, another function to attend.

She's marvelous.

Alexandra - the youngest and smallest bridesmaid in the photo - is pictured with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret and Lady Pamela Mountbatten.

The favorite royal as per the designer who made this dress for Alexandra.

Never heard of her before this thread, but now quite a fan of this lovely and gracious lady. Thanks to all who posted.

Princess Alexandra and her niece, Lady Gabriella (Ella) Windsor, the daughter of Prince & Princess Michael of Kent, look a LOT alike.

This man's grandfather once chauffeured for Princess Alexandra on a visit to Norfolk.

Princess Alexandra is the youngest bridesmaid at this Mountbatten wedding.

[R408] You know in all my years of 'royal watching' I'd never noticed the similarity until your post but yes it is quite striking

Thanks to all for the photos and posted links! Much appreciated.

Princess Alexandra has had surgery after breaking her arm and was advised by doctors not to attend public events but to rest. Hence why she wasn't at Princess Eugenie's wedding.

R412 - Hope she makes a full recovery soon!

Didn’t know about her until this thread, but she’s my favorite Royal now. Love her sartorial taste and her natural patrician elegance. She seems to radiate niceness...

[R414] natural patrician elegance is not a phrase I've heard before but I like it very much!

R411, yes it is so apparent to me. They look like sisters in many ways!

Same here [R413] She seems like a genuinely lovely lady and very dignified and classy too.

Some good news! Princess Alexandra has resumed her royal duties after 11 weeks recovering after a fall in which she broke her arm.

F418 - Thanks for the update. That is good news. Alexandra looks like her stylish self once again.

^ R418

My pleasure r419

Photos of a favorite piece of jewelry - a turtle brooch.

A young Alexandra with her formidable grandmother, Queen Mary.

Good finds r422 r423

Bowing and curtseying to a Royal Princess.

This person wrote to the Princess and received a reply back.

r426 That is absolutely lovely. Princess Alexandra is one classy and lovely lady.

Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to Princess Alexandra.

A little biography and photos of Alexandra.

Her names are explained.

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She's back! Alexandra appears at her first official event of 2019. Good to see her in action again!

Love that old broad!....

I wonder if after recent developments in the royal family with 3 members stepping back from public royal engagements and Prince Philip retiring whether or not Princess Alexandra and some of the Queens other elderly cousins and their spouses will pick up some of the slack to share the load/ease the burden?At least for a little while even if it is just a handful of extra engagements a year?

That's a classy broad.

Princess Alexandra is rarely seen in public these days even pre coronavirus. I do hope she is doing well and that it shouldn't be taken as a cause for concern or a bad sign?

Bump!

Princess Alexandra I'm sure would like and feels she deserves a bit more datalounge attention rather than so much of it being lavished on rock the boat troublemaker Meghan Markle!!😁😉

The last time I saw the Princess on the Internet was this photo of her doing some telephoning for the Red Cross. Like many of us, her hair style has suffered during the pandemic.

Swipe for some of Alexandra's outfits and gowns over the years.

The Princess was on the phones for Carers Week too.

Alexandra appeared in a video for Alzheimer Society People Awards.

Swipe for photos of the Princess in her younger days.

R8, Every Dermatologist in the universe should hang that picture in his or her office as a stark warning.

Both HMQ and HRH, Princess Alexandra, the Honorable Lady Ogilvy were smart to avoid the sun in their salad days!

The Princess taken by Cecil Beaton.

Princess Alexandra sure knows how to rock a tiara. Swipe for the Ogilvy Tiara.

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I don't know if you are all the same person but than you for the photos and links! Indeed it does show the effects of the lockdown on personal vanity or grooming like hair affected all from royalty down. Having said that for her age I think Princess Alexandras hair is pretty good and chic. I'm pleased to see she did her bit and stepped up to the plate during these difficult times. Especially during carers week which is a very worthy and underappreciated cause.

I believe her granddaughter Flora was due to marry earlier this year and must have had to delay because of the pandemic restrictions.

r439 r440 r441 r442 Should say thank you in above post although I'm sure that you have figured that out!

R446 & R447 - yes, I'm the same person. You're welcome.

r445 Love it!Princess Alexandra is an absolute natural enhancer of tiaras!

I wonder how often Princess Alexandra talks with the Queen these days?

r443 Fantastic skin on both ladies!Caution around the sun has clearly paid off.

Lady Prudence Fairfax and she were cousins.

Well spotted! Detective r452 😉

Amused and wise. GOALS.

Bitch stole my act.

^^^^ Deferring to R452

r454 Brilliant saying!

Well, she was the cousin, I was the illegit sister darling.

r458 Good find!

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I wonder what Princess Alexandra thinks of the Meghan and Harry saga?! I would love to know!!

Delighted to learn on Thursday that the divine Princess Alexandra is well enough to attend Prince Philips funeral especially as there has been some recent speculation about her health

I haven't spotted Princess Alexandra at Prince Philips funeral yet.Im watching on BBC . Has anybody else caught a glimpse of her?

Looking forward to seeing Princess Alexandra on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the platinum jubilee!

Today must have been a very emotional and difficult day for Princess Alexandra.

Is the Duchess of Kent still alive? I didn’t see her at the Jubilee or at the funeral today.

R466 Yes still alive age 89.

r466 She is now the oldest member of the royal family and her absence recently is causing some speculation about her health.

When was the last time we saw Princess Alexandra in public?

r469 Quite a while and she was absent at her brother The Duke of Kents birthday photo last month.

The coronation? She's quite frail. In a wheel chair at the Coronation, I thought. She was earlier in the year.

Contradicted myself... the memorial at link above was in Feb. of this year.