ELISABETH (of Romania, Elisabetha Charlotte Josephine Alexandra, 1894-1956, Queen Consort of King George II of Greece, 1922-1924, daughter of King Ferdinand I of Romania and Marie of Edinburgh)

Very attractive and rare postcard photo by Julietta of Bucharest signed and dated, showing her half length, full face, wearing a dark dress and pearls, looking straight at the camera, 5½” x 3½”, no place but Bucharest,

She married the future King George, then Crown Prince, in Bucharest in 1921. It is believed that Prince George's uncle ex-Emperor Wilhelm II arranged the match. Constantine I of Greece gave Elisabeth his castle of Tatoi and bestowed the title Duchess of Sparta upon her. She was queen consort from 1922 to 1923, and afterwards the couple lived in exile. The marriage was unsuccessful, and they were divorced in 1935. George was restored to his throne in November of that year. Elisabeth then returned to live in Romania until its monarchy was abolished after World War II.
She had numerous affairs, including one before her marriage with the acting UK High Commissioner in Constantinople, Frank Rattigan, father of playwright Terence Rattigan. She became pregnant by Rattigan and was forced to have an abortion. This affair resulted in his being expelled from the diplomatic service.

Item Date:  1924

Stock No:  34231      £375

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