ILEANA (1909-1991, Princess of Roumania, Daughter of Ferdinand I, wife of Archduke Anton of Austria & Dr Stefan Issarescu, became an Orthodox Nun known as Mother Alexandra)

Autograph lettercard signed "Mother Alexandra" to David Hancock saying she will "gladly help you with your book ..." giving her phone numbers and telling him when she will be available, 2 sides note card with original autograph envelope, Ellwood, 24th March

Ileana was the youngest daughter of King Ferdinand I of Romania and his consort, Queen Marie of Romania. She was a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria and of Tsar Alexander II. She was born as Her Royal Highness Ileana, Princess of Romania, Princess of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen. She was the third female descendant of Queen Victoria to become a Mother Superior in a convent of her own foundation. She served as abbess until her retirement in 1981, remaining at the monastery until her death.

Item Date:  1990

Stock No:  40100      £125

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