Accidentally Becoming Queen of Sweden, The Life Story of Louise Mountbatten

Today's video features the former Queen Louise of Sweden. Princess Louise, born in 1889, was the second daughter of Prince Louis of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, making her a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Her elder sister was Princess Alice, the mother of Prince Philip of the United Kingdom whom we discussed earlier, and her brother was the former Viceroy of India, Lord Louis Mountbatten.

[@nicholasworth3736]

You start by saying "former Queen of Sweden" - not correct as she was a Queen of Sweden until her death.

[@charmainelamont2020]

Very true, she should be referred as the late Queen.

[@LarsGsanger]

Born s man.

[@julianneheindorf5757]

It seems the relationship between her and Gustav VI Adolf’s only daughter, Princess Ingrid, later Queen Ingrid of Denmark, remained frosty for the rest of their lives. Queen Ingrid was only ten years old when her beloved mother passed away due to an ear infection. Her mother’s death greatly affected the young princess. Apparently Princess Margaret had been a very warm, loving and hands on mother, and the new stepmother was allegedly perceived as being cold and distant. Queen Ingrid was a very popular Queen of Denmark, devoted to her husband, three daughters and later all her grandchildren.

[@SharynPrevost]

Another interesting video. Louise had more than her fair share of disappointments but, she persevered and certainly came through and did good work. She may not have been considered “beautiful” but I think those Mountbatten looks are quite attractive. Just take a look at India Hicks! She has the same long face and high forehead and is positively stunning. Thanks for giving Louise some attention.

[@royalfashionandhistory]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christinelachance8012]

Who are India’s hicks?

[@notnek202]

Crown Princess Margaret was not Louise’s aunt they were 1st cousins once removed.

[@joan279]

I was saddened when I read Louise's only child, her daughter, was stillborn. Louise led an interesting life before and after her marriage. Gustaf Adolf was lucky to have 2 wonderful women as his wives (and they all share a grave). Princess Margaret of Connaught (15 January 1882 - 1 May 1920) was the first wife of Gustaf Adolf of Sweden. She was the eldest daughter of Prince Arthur, the third son of Queen Victoria. Margaret and Gustaf Adolf had 5 children (1 daughter, Queen Ingrid of Denmark + 4 sons - Prince Gustaf Adolf, the father of Sweden's current King Carl Gustaf; + Princes Sigvard, Bertil + Carl Johan). Margaret was 8 months pregnant th her 6th child when she apparently contacted measles, which caused ear issues. She underwent 2 operations but died of sepsis (blood poisoning). Margaret's death was tragic for her, her baby, and her family.

[@notnek202]

Her aunt was Empress Alexandra of Russia so she was 1st cousins to OTMA & Alexis.

[@sarahmoore4635]

Almost every Royal is related to Queen Victoria

[@polyglot.basketer947]

@sarahmoore4635 ...therefore she was called "the grandmother of Europe"

[@notnek202]

Except the catholic royalty & the Dutch RF are only distantly related to Victoria.

[@notnek202]

The Dutch royals are only distantly related to Victoria.

[@brittandersson8027]

Actually they loved each other very much ! 🇸🇪

[@hotoneinspai]

Very Interesting Video...Thank you for this. However, I'd have liked you to have named the children of Adolf Gustav...for clarification and her position to Carl Gustav the present King.

[@terrywier5877]

Please put more videos on royalty there. They are extremely interesting.

[@tl0112]

Da 6:43 fino a 6:59 c'è il principe Filippo Mountbatten-Windsor in foto, o sbaglio?

[@MarigoldThyme]

Yes! Louise was Philip's aunt. He often visited her in Sweden.

[@tl0112]

Grazie 🙂​@@MarigoldThyme

[@sheep1ewe]

I think this is probably a cultural differense, but It is a very strong tradition for men to not show their personal feelings in public in Scandinavia, in historical times it was seen as lack of self control, så it could be the reason he did not do so.

[@maricarmenluque2787]

Es interesante saber las relaciones con sus hijastros. No seia nada fácil. La Reina Ingrid por lo visto fue la más dificil dé tratar. Me ha sorprendido,suempre tuve a esta Reina por bastante amable.

[@ollesvensson6439]

Mistake? Where did you get that from?🤔

[@cordeliaadams4898]

I think she was pretty.

[@helivakimies-do9hw]

Ei ollut älykkään ja lahjakkaan naisen elämä tuolloin helppoa,eikä ole aina nykyäänkään!

[@danielaxivitz6188]

I think Margareth of Connaugth was not aunt to Louise.

[@charmainelamont2020]

Queen Louise was the first cousin once removed from Crown Princess Margaret. Margaret was the grandaughter of Queen Victoria of the UK, and Louise was the great grandaughter of Victoria.

[@danielaxivitz6188]

@@charmainelamont2020 Right