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)

Striking Photo signed and dated showing her head and shoulders, full face, looking straight at the camera, with a very serious expression, hearing a bejewelled crown and long string of pearls, 9" x 6½", no place,

Elisaveth 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:  1926

Stock No:  40165     

                


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