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Prince Leopold
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884), Queen Victorias fourth son and eighth child shown reading. The most academic of the Queens sons, Leopold led a closeted existence due to his haemophilia. In 1872, he became a student at Oxford, much against his mothers wishes, but where he mixed with some of the finest minds in the country. Leopold took on an increasingly active role in public life, supporting a wide range of social, medical and artistic causes and enjoyed a happy marriage to Priness Helena of Waldeck with whom he had two children. Leopold died in 1884 following a fall while recuperating in CAnnes
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This evocative photograph captures Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884), the fourth son and eighth child of Queen Victoria, in a moment of quiet reflection as he reads a book. Known for being the most academic of the Queen's sons, Leopold led a closeted existence due to his haemophilia, a condition that made him particularly susceptible to injury. In defiance of his mother's wishes, he enrolled at Oxford University in 1872, where he mixed with some of the finest minds in the country. Prince Leopold's life took on an increasingly active role in public life, supporting a wide range of social, medical, and artistic causes. His intellectual pursuits and commitment to public service earned him respect and admiration. In 1865, he married Princess Helena of Waldeck, with whom he shared a happy marriage and two children. Tragically, in 1884, Leopold died following a fall while recuperating in Cannes. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a life cut short, yet filled with purpose and achievement. The Duke of Albany's legacy continues to inspire, as he is remembered for his dedication to improving the lives of others and his unwavering commitment to learning.
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