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In the uniform of chief of the Prussian Grenadiers of the guard: Queen Sophie of Greece
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In the uniform of chief of the Prussian Grenadiers of the guard: Queen Sophie of Greece
In the uniform of chief of the Prussian Grenadiers of the guard: Queen Sophie of Greece, the Kaisers sister.
23 June 1917
Princess Sophie Dorothea Ulrike Alice of Prussia (June 14, 1870 - January 13, 1932), was born in Potsdam, Germany in 1870 to then Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia and Victoria, Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, herself the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
She was a sister to William II, German Emperor.
On October 27, 1889, she married Crown Prince (later king) Constantine of Greece in Athens, Greece
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This print captures Queen Sophie of Greece in the striking uniform of the chief of the Prussian Grenadiers of the guard. Taken on June 23,1917, this image showcases Princess Sophie Dorothea Ulrike Alice of Prussia, who was born in Potsdam, Germany in 1870. As the daughter of Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia and Victoria, Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, she held a prestigious lineage as Queen Victoria's granddaughter. Queen Sophie was not only known for her royal connections but also for being Kaiser Wilhelm II's sister. On October 27,1889, she married Crown Prince Constantine of Greece in Athens and later ascended to become queen when he became king. In this photograph, Queen Sophie exudes strength and elegance while donning the elaborate uniform adorned with military insignia. Her confident posture and regal expression reflect her role as a leader within both Greek and Prussian societies. Preserved by TopFoto under their Royalty collection, this print offers a glimpse into an era where royalty intertwined across European nations. It serves as a testament to Queen Sophie's influential position within both German and Greek aristocracy during a time marked by political shifts and global conflict.
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