When in 1554 it became clear that she would marry Philip, a Protestant insurrection broke out under the leadership of Sir Thomas Wyatt. They had two children George (who was a prisoner of war in Colditz castle during the war) and Gerald. After the death of Edward VI, Henrys only surviving male heir, Mary became queen of England. She was known as Bloody Mary for her persecution of Protestants in a vain attempt to restore Roman Catholicism in England. Birth Country: United Kingdom. Birth Year: 1867. We had to keep it quiet owing to G. having to pass an order in council to give his consent. At first, they failed to notice the nanny's abuse of the young princes Edward and Albert,[23] and their youngest son, Prince John, was housed in a private farm on the Sandringham Estate, in Bill's care, perhaps to hide his epilepsy from the public. Insensible to the need of caution for a newly crowned queen, unable to adapt herself to novel circumstances, and lacking self-interest, Mary longed to bring her people back to the church of Rome. Mary was given the title of Princess Royal in 1932. Princess Mary was the third child and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, born at Sandringham in 1897 during Queen Victoria's reign . Such was my mother's pride in her children that everything that happened to each one was of the utmost importance to her. She became godmother to Prince Edward, Henrys son by Jane Seymour, the third queen. She was the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, the sister of Kings Edward VIII Mary went on to marryViscount Lascelles, sixth Earl of Harewood House at Westminster Abbey, in 1922. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Middleton's wife, Olive, was a member of the Princess's fundraising committee for the Leeds General Infirmary. [1][6] She was the eldest of four children and the only daughter. The following year, she gave birth to her last child, John. Edward VI succeeded his father in 1547 and, swayed by religious fervour and overzealous advisers, made English rather than Latin compulsory for church services. She was the only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, the sister of Kings Edward VIII Princess Mary died in 1965 at 67 years old, then 15th in line to the British throne. In 1931, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, was awarded her own personal arms, being the royal arms, differenced by a label argent of three points, each bearing a cross gules. We are delighted., Princess Mary and Lord Lascelles (Henry) were married at Westminster Abbey on February 28, 1922. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Thenceforward the queen, now known as Bloody Mary, was hated, her Spanish husband distrusted and slandered, and she herself blamed for the vicious slaughter. [29] Princess Mary became patron of the Leeds Infirmary in 1936.[30]. She is typically remembered as an uncontroversial figure of the royal family. She advised him on speeches and used her extensive knowledge of history and royalty to advise him on matters affecting his position. she still represented Queen Elizabeth at events. Mary had a fragile constitution and suffered a series of illnesses throughout her life. In June 1918, following an announcement in The Gentlewoman, she began a nursing course at Great Ormond Street Hospital, working two days a week in the Alexandra Ward. WebPrincess Mary and Lord Lascelles (Henry) were married at Westminster Abbey on February 28, 1922. She was informally known as "May", after the month of her birth. Early life A 1922 wedding portrait of Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles. [57] In 1924, the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens created Queen Mary's Dolls' House for her collection of miniature pieces. He wrote in his memoirs that they got on well together and had a lot of friends and interests in common.. A woman of 37 now, she was forceful, sincere, bluff, and hearty like her father but, in contrast to him, disliked cruel punishments and the signing of death warrants. WebMary of Great Britain (5 March 1723 14 January 1772) was the second-youngest daughter of George II of Great Britain and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach, and Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel as the wife of Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel . She was the third child and only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York. Played by Kate Phillips in Downton Abbey, Princess Mary was the only daughter of King George V (Simon Jones) and Queen Mary (Geraldine James), who were Queen Elizabeth II's grandparents. Within the year, Edward's intention to marry his twice-divorced American mistress, Wallis Simpson, led to his abdication. She became the chancellor of the University of Leeds in 1951, and continued to carry out official duties at home and abroad. During his illness in 1928, one of his doctors, Sir Farquhar Buzzard, was asked who had saved the King's life. The allegation of incest in effect made Mary illegitimate. Updates? Mary was now the most important European princess. [15][16] In 1921, the Princess became the first patron of the Not Forgotten Association, a position she held until her death in 1965. Romola Garai (as Princess Mary), with Ekow Quartey and Jamie Parker (as Duke of Northumberland) in a scene in (C) Starz TV series, Becoming Elizabeth (TV) (2022) S01E07 Creator: Anya Reiss Source;King Henry VIII of England dies and leaves three children and others to fight it out about who will succeed Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). [52] Her personal belongings were transported from London in seventy pieces of luggage. [24], It was reported in July 1927, that at a garden party at the Headingley Cricket Ground, the Princess was served tea with members of the Middleton family, which numbers among its later members Catherine, Princess of Wales, with those present including her great-grandmother, Olive Middleton. WebMary was born at Greenwich on 18 February 1516, the only surviving child of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Birth Country: United Kingdom. The Princess Royal, as she was known, died on 28th March 1965 and was buried at Harewood House in Yorkshire. Princess Mary died in 1965 at 67 years old, then 15th in line to the British throne. [6], She took an active role in promoting the Girl Guide movement, the VADs, and the Land Girls. A devoted Roman Catholic, she attempted to restore Catholicism there, mainly through reasoned persuasion, but her regimes persecution of Protestant dissenters led to hundreds of executions for heresy. For a time they stayed in Florence, Italy, where May enjoyed visiting the art galleries, churches and museums. "[64], Mary died on 24 March 1953 in her sleep at the age of 85, ten weeks before her granddaughter's coronation. Her funeral at All Saints Church in Harewood, West Yorkshire, England was attended by members of the British Royal Family including Marys niece Queen Elizabeth II. WebPrincess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (25 April 1776 30 April 1857) was the eleventh child and fourth daughter of King George III of the United Kingdom and his consort Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz . Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Mary Tudor, (born March 1495/96died June 24, 1533, Westhorpe, Suffolk, Eng. Marys early life was filled with much turbulence, as she faced many hardships during her father and brothers reign. )[50] In May 1939, Mary was in a car crash: her car was overturned but she escaped with minor injuries and bruises.[51]. WebPrincess Mary was the only daughter of George V and Queen Mary and was born on the Sandringham estate on 25th April 1897. She was educated at home by her mother and governess (as were her brothers until they were sent to boarding schools). Upon the death of Edward in 1553, Mary fled to Norfolk, as Lady Jane Grey had seized the throne and was recognized as queen for a few days. Mary married Prince George, Duke of York, in London on 6 July 1893 at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace. After Henry married Anne Boleyn in 1533, Mary was forbidden from seeing her mother and restricted in her access to her father. Queen Mary wrote in her diary for that day, At 6.30 Mary came to my room to announce to me her engagement to Lord Lascelles! This second woman, anxious to suggest that the children preferred her to anyone else, would pinch Edward and Albert whenever they were about to be presented to their parents so that they would start crying and be speedily returned to her. For eight months they toured the British Empire, visiting Gibraltar, Malta, Egypt, Ceylon, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Mauritius, South Africa and Canada. In real life, Princess Mary was as low-key as the film suggests, reportedly staying away from the limelight once she married and dedicating much of her time to raising her children and running Harewood House, which the Crawley women visit in Downton Abbey. Still childless, sick, and grief stricken, she was further depressed by a series of false pregnancies. This article is the intellectual property of Unofficial Royalty and is NOT TO BE COPIED, EDITED, OR POSTED IN ANY FORM ON ANOTHER WEBSITE under any circumstances. WebMary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary; 25 April 1897 28 March 1965), was a member of the British royal family. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Mary Tudor, (born March 1495/96died June 24, 1533, Westhorpe, Suffolk, Eng. Be the first to know what's trending, straight from Elite Daily, It's Never Been Trendier To Hate Billionaires, Austin Butler Explained Why Awards Shows Make Him Talk Like Elvis, The Weeknd Dropped A New Teaser For 'The Idol' In The Shadiest Way, By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. An unpopular, unsuccessful war with France, in which Spain was Englands ally, lost Calais, Englands last toehold in Europe. She was known to offer lifts to soldiers she spotted on the roads. [1] The choice of May as bride for the Duke owed much to Queen Victoria's fondness for her, as well as to her strong character and sense of duty. [46] After the death in 1942 of her younger brother, the Duke of Kent, she became the president of Papworth Hospital. [59], Her extensive knowledge of, and research into, the Royal Collection helped in identifying artefacts and artwork that had gone astray over the years. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Queen Mary paid particular attention to his care. She "learned to exercise her native discretion, firmness, and tact" by resolving her three younger brothers' petty boyhood squabbles. Check this out! She was known as Bloody Mary for her persecution of Protestants in a vain attempt to restore Roman Catholicism in England. Mary, however, continued to celebrate mass in the old form in her private chapel and was once again in danger of losing her head. One of Marys daughters by Suffolk became the mother of Lady Jane Grey. [46][47] In that capacity, she travelled across the country, visiting its units, as well as wartime canteens and other welfare organisations. Mary Tudor was the only child born to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon to survive childhood. [34], Princess Mary and Lord Lascelles had two sons:[35]. The Princess Royal became air chief commandant of Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service in 1950, and received the honorary rank of general in the British Army in 1956. The pope, however, refused to recognize Henrys right to divorce Catherine, even after the divorce was legalized in England. [10][11] She presented this fund to the Girl Guides Association for the purchase of the estate of Foxlease, and following the exhibition of her wedding presents, she also contributed half the proceeds to the same cause, for upkeep, a total of 10,000, which enabled the project to go ahead. [36] While at Goldsborough Hall, Princess Mary had internal alterations made by the architect Sydney Kitson, to suit the upbringing of her two children and instigated the development of formal planting of beech-hedge-lined long borders from the south terrace looking for a quarter of a mile down an avenue of lime trees. Gender: Female. [49] One of her last official engagements was to represent the Queen at the funeral of Queen Louise of Sweden in early March 1965. I'm afraid the fluids in her veins have always been as icy cold as they are now in death. [1] The death of a third child profoundly affected her. [42] In 1935, King George V and Queen Mary celebrated their silver jubilee, with celebrations taking place throughout the British Empire. Marys early years were spent as a diplomatic tool of her father, as she was promised as a wife to several potential allies. Henry separated from Catherine in 1531 and had his marriage to her annulled in 1533. Downton Abbey is currently in theaters. WebMary of Teck (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes; 26 May 1867 24 March 1953) was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, from 6 May 1910 until 20 January 1936 as the wife of King-Emperor George V.. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Mary was the daughter of Francis, Duke of Teck, a German [48] Edward's abdication did not lessen her love for him, but she never wavered in her disapproval of his actions. Mary had a good childhood as a young princess, and was the center of court attention in her earliest years. Although the two were on friendly terms, Alexandra could be stubborn; she demanded precedence over Mary at the funeral of Edward VII, was slow in leaving Buckingham Palace, and kept some of the royal jewels that should have been passed to the new queen.[35]. [52] After the creation of Israel, the street name was changed to "Queen Shlomzion Street", to commemorate the Jewish queen. [1] Mary was declared illegitimate, and she was stripped of the title of princess. On discovery, she was replaced by her effective and much-loved assistant, Charlotte Bill. [1] May was close to her mother and acted as an unofficial secretary, helping to organise parties and social events. [47] She saw it as her duty to provide moral support for her second son, the reserved Prince Albert, Duke of York. The Princess and her son, George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, were patrons of the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra which had played at soires at their home, Harewood House. In 1918, Princess Mary began a nursing course at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, working two days a week in the Alexandra Ward. [27], On 22 January 1901, Queen Victoria died, and Mary's father-in-law ascended the throne as Edward VII. At different times of the day, or in different seasons, the light falling in the Abbey will light up something that you have walked past a million times and never seen before. In the early years of their marriage, Mary and Henry lived at Chesterfield House in London and Goldsborough Hall in Yorkshire. 1922: From left to right; Queen Mary, King George V, with their daughter Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary, the Princess Royal, and Viscount Lascelle, 6th Earl of Harewood, on their wedding day. [43] In March 1953, she cut short her tour of the West Indies and before returning to London, made a surprise diversion to New York, where she met with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. WebMary of Teck (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes; 26 May 1867 24 March 1953) was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Empress of India, from 6 May 1910 until 20 January 1936 as the wife of King-Emperor George V.. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Mary was the daughter of Francis, Duke of Teck, a German Her life was radically altered when Henry divorced Catherine to marry Anne Boleyn. [37][38] In December 2012, some of the Princess's belongings were sold in "Harewood: Collecting in the Royal Tradition", an auction organised by Christie's. [41][42], The Princess Royal was particularly close to her eldest brother, the Prince of Wales, known as David to his close family, who subsequently became Edward VIII upon the death of their father in 1936. Hosting the King and Queen of England, the family also encountered the shy and seclusive Princess Mary. [8] She grew up at Kensington Palace and White Lodge, in Richmond Park, which was granted by Queen Victoria on permanent loan. All content copyright Unofficial Royalty 2023, Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge, Duchess of Teck, Unofficial Royalty: Wedding of Mary, Princess Royal and Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood, YouTube: Princess Mary Wedded to Viscount Lascelles at Westminster Abbey (1922), Unofficial Royalty Current Monarchies Websites, Royal News Recap for Wednesday, March 01, 2023, Royal News Recap for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Royal News Recap for Monday, February 27, 2023. Princess Mary was the third child and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, born at Sandringham in 1897 during Queen Victoria's reign. On 1 January 1932, George V declared that his only daughter should bear the title Princess Royal, succeeding her aunt Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife who had died a year earlier. Nor would she enter a convent when ordered to do so. This post contains spoilers for the Downton Abbey movie. At her funeral, Mary's coffin was draped in her personal. [55], Media related to Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood at Wikimedia Commons. Early life [ edit] Princess Mary Princess Mary was born at Leicester House, Westminster, London. No royal had undertaken such an ambitious tour before. Entry of Queen Mary I with Princess Elizabeth into London in 1553 by John Byam Liston Shaw. [1] Prince Francis was deeply in debt and moved his family abroad with a small staff in 1883, in order to economise. Her life was radically altered when Henry divorced Catherine to marry Anne Boleyn. Marys early life was filled with much turbulence, as she faced many hardships during her father and brothers reign. [16], On 3 December 1891 at Luton Hoo, then the country residence of Danish Ambassador Christian Frederick de Falbe, Albert Victor proposed marriage to May and she accepted. She was born at Sheen Palace, on 18 March 1496. Corrections? She's also known for attempting to restore Roman Catholicism over Protestantism in England. She was fifth in the line of succession at the time of her birth, superseded by her younger brothers, Prince Henry, Prince George, and Prince John. At the age of 24, she was betrothed to her second cousin once removed Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, the eldest son of the Prince of Wales and second in line to the throne. Mary was removed from the succession in her father's marriage disputes during some periods of her childhood and early adulthood. Mary, now thirty-seven, rode into London in August 1553 officially as Queen. [1], In 1885, the family returned to London and lived for some time in Chester Square. She becamecontroller commandant of the Auxiliary Territorial Service during WII and toured the country to visit wartime canteens and welfare facilities. She was named Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary, after her paternal great-grandmother Queen Victoria;[2][3] her paternal grandmother, Alexandra, Princess of Wales; her maternal grandmother, Mary Adelaide, Duchess of Teck; and her great-aunt, Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine, with whom she shared a birthday. The only people to complain about the arrangements were the royal servants, who found the house too small,[53] though Queen Mary annoyed her niece by having the ancient ivy torn from the walls as she considered it unattractive and a hazard. It was designed to reflect "Britain's position as ruler of a vast empire; emblematic lotus-flower motifs embroidered in India featured alongside a domestic, yet equally symbolic, trellis work of roses in pearls and crystal beads. The marriage with Louis took place on Oct. 9, 1514, and Mary treated her husband with affection until he died on January 1 of the following year. Though loyal and supportive of her son, Mary could not comprehend why Edward would neglect his royal duties in favour of his personal feelings. She visited centres associated with Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps or Voluntary Aid Detachment Units, and hospitals with wounded soldiers. 1st February 1922: Viscount Lascelle, 6th Earl of Harewood and Princess Royal Mary (Victoria Alexandra Alice) Harewood (1897 - 1965), Countess of Harewood, only daughter of George V, seen here with bridesmaids on the occasion of their wedding. Princess Mary was the third child and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, born at Sandringham in 1897 during Queen Victoria's reign . The 8th Earl is hopeful Harewood will benefit from the Downton effect, with people wanting to visit the historic house. Princess Mary was the only daughter of George V and Queen Mary and was born on the Sandringham estate on 25th April 1897. Princess Mary died in 1965 at 67 years old, then 15th in line to the British throne. [4] From an early age, she was known to her family, friends and the public by the diminutive name of "May", after her birth month. Had she been born a boy, it is likely that the whole of English history would have been different (but probably less interesting!). [22], In 1931, she was appointed patron of the Yorkshire Ladies Council of Education. During WWII, Princess Mary worked as a nurse and established the. [12][13], She became honorary president of the British Girl Guide Association in 1920, a position she held until her death. The driver of their coach and over a dozen spectators were killed by a bomb thrown by an anarchist, According to custom, crowned heads do not attend coronations of other kings and queens. The first nanny was dismissed for insolence and the second for abusing the children. This demand ignored, he presently jilted her and concluded a more advantageous match. Mrs Edward Lascelles, who served alongside Olive Middleton and her relative, Jessie Beatrice Kitson. Those English noblemen who had acquired wealth and lands when Henry VIII confiscated the Catholic monasteries had a vested interest in retaining them, and Marys desire to restore Roman Catholicism as the state religion made them her enemies. They were soon deeply in love, and their marriage was a success. Mary was an eager collector of objects and pictures with a royal connection. [37][39] The couple regularly rode with the Bramham Moor Hunt. "[73], Queen Mary's arms were the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom impaled with her family arms the arms of her grandfather, Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, in the 1st and 4th quarters, and the arms of her father, Prince Francis, Duke of Teck, in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. [20][21] George was a noted music critic whose career included the role of artistic director of the Leeds Triennial Musical Festival. But what a grand Queen. Looking to brush up on your Welsh slang? [15], In 1886, "May" (as she was known) was a debutante in her first season, and was introduced at court. George V died on 20 January 1936, after his physician, Lord Dawson of Penn, gave him an injection of morphine and cocaine that may have hastened his death. Mary Tudor, (born March 1495/96died June 24, 1533, Westhorpe, Suffolk, Eng. 5th June 1933: Queen Mary, Queen Consort to King George V, (1867 - 1953) (left), with her daughter Princess Mary, the Princess Royal beside her, and Elizabeth the Duchess of York (1900 - 2002, right) and grandaughter, Princess Elizabeth of York travelling in a carriage at a Trooping of the Colour ceremony at St. James' s Palace, London. Marys early life was filled with much turbulence, as she faced many hardships during her father and brothers reign. Mary I, also called Mary Tudor, byname Bloody Mary, (born February 18, 1516, Greenwich, near London, Englanddied November 17, 1558, London), the first queen to rule England (155358) in her own right. The committee's Vice-Presidents included the Princess's sister-in-law, the Hon. Lord Lascelles was staying at York Cottage, the country home of Marys family, and it was there that the proposal took place. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). A studious and bright girl, she was educated by her mother and a governess of ducal rank. The Downton Abbey creative team also might have elaborated on details of her marriage, as Princess Mary's son George reportedly claimed in his memoir that his parents got along and had many common interests. From Badminton, in support of the war effort, she visited troops and factories and directed the gathering of scrap materials. [5], May's upbringing was "merry but fairly strict". Queen consort of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936, This article is about the queen consort of the United Kingdom. Mary Tudor was the only child born to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon to survive childhood. Birth City: London, England. For most of the rest of that year, George and Mary were known as the "Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York". WebMary was the fifth child of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, and the youngest to survive infancy. The charity's first Christmas Tea Party was organised by Mary and held at St James's Palace in 1921 when she invited 600 wounded servicemen for afternoon tea and the event has been held annually ever since. The wedding was the first time a child of a monarch had married at Westminster Abbey since 1290 when Margaret of England, daughter of Entry of Queen Mary I with Princess Elizabeth into London in 1553 by John Byam Liston Shaw. After becoming the Countess of Harewood upon the death of her father-in-law, Princess Mary moved to Harewood House, and took a keen interest in the interior decoration and renovation of the Lascelles family seat. WebPrincess Mary, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (25 April 1776 30 April 1857) was the eleventh child and fourth daughter of King George III of the United Kingdom and his consort Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz . During WWII, Princess Mary worked as a nurse and established thePrincess Mary's Gift Fund which sent 100,000 worth of Christmas presents to soldiers and sailors in 1914. She gave ill health as the official reason for her non-attendance. [50] Her will was sealed in London after her death with her estate valued at 347,626 (or 4.7 million in 2022 when adjusted for inflation).[51]. [58] She has sometimes been criticised for her aggressive acquisition of objets d'art for the Royal Collection. [41], In the late 1920s, George V became increasingly ill with lung problems, exacerbated by his heavy smoking. Mary was the first queen to rule England in her own right with full coronation. [67], Mary's will was sealed in London after her death. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Omissions? Romola Garai (as Princess Mary), with Ekow Quartey and Jamie Parker (as Duke of Northumberland) in a scene in (C) Starz TV series, Becoming Elizabeth (TV) (2022) S01E07 Creator: Anya Reiss Source;King Henry VIII of England dies and leaves three children and others to fight it out about who will succeed A privy seal bill dated from midsummer 1496 authorizes a payment of 50 shillings to her nurse, Anne Skeron. Name: Mary of Teck. The Queen Mother was one of her bridesmaids and it was the first royal wedding to be featured in Vogue. [4][7][8], On 20 November 1918, Princess Mary became the first member of the royal family to visit France following the Armistice. After receiving advice from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Stanley Baldwin, as well as the Dominion governments, that he could not remain king and marry Simpson, Edward abdicated. [34], The beginning of Mary's period as consort brought her into conflict with her mother-in-law, Queen Alexandra. Omissions? ), English princess, the third wife of King Louis XII of France; she was the sister of Englands King Henry VIII (ruled 150947) and the grandmother of Lady Jane Grey, who was titular queen of England for nine days in 1553. (The princesses' own parents thought it unnecessary for them to be burdened with a demanding educational regime. Princess Victoria Mary of Teck was born on 26 May 1867 at Kensington Palace, London, in the room where Queen Victoria, her first cousin once removed, had been born 48 years and two days earlier. WebMary I (18 February 1516 17 November 1558), also known as Mary Tudor, and as " Bloody Mary " by her Protestant opponents, was Queen of England and Ireland from July 1553 and Queen of Spain as the wife of King Philip II from January 1556 until her death in 1558. In 1929, Henrys father died, he became the 6th Earl of Harewood, and the family moved to Harewood House near Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. She became fluent in German and French, and developed a lifelong interest in horses and horse racing. Netflix's The Crown addresses the aftermath of the abdication scandal that would hit the royal family about a decade after the events of Downton Abbey, but it was Mary's turn in the spotlight during this movie. [36] After three years of war against Germany, and with anti-German feeling in Britain running high, the Russian Imperial Family, which had been deposed by a revolutionary government, was refused asylum. 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