The Difficult Life Of Princess Alice | The Queen's Mother-In-Law | Timeline

[@TimelineChannel]

Use code 'timeline' and enjoy 3 months of History Hit for $3 bit.ly/TimelineWatchMore

[@rickeyponder3210]

Did you know that her mother was Princess Victoria Alberta Elisabeth Mathilde Marie of Hesse and by Rhine? Princess Victoria was the daughter of Princess Alice Maud Mary of the UK. And her younger sister Princess Louise of Battenberg, later Lady Louise Mountbatten, was Queen of Sweden.

[@timx8236]

Ah Channel called “real royalty” upload the same video of yours

[@karendalsadik7119]

I wish I could read more about her. what an amazing person.

[@SuperShaktis]

X 😎😎

[@KR-ms6km]

Today, her psychological symptoms would possibly have been identified as typical posttraumatic stress symptoms of death people, caught during her experiences in the field, or while experiencing the danger of death for her husband, and family. There is no need of having had hidden sexual conflicts at all (and no matter if so). What an injustice, and pain, a disaster, caused by lack of knowledge in society of the time... which affected Alice, and her son, so deeply. What a blessing that she had her strong faith. Otherwise she would have left broken. She is a role model for me in many aspects. My deepest respect, in all humility, and gratitude for her, her son, and all who fought against the NS regime. Greetings from Germany

[@63frogsinahat84]

The ending where Prince Phillip made sure that Alice was finally buried where she requested was the most heart touching thing I have ever heard.

[@janetrigsby8181]

Good for him. That branch of the royal Good for her, that,s what royal family should be like,

[@charlesbusby3288]

@@janetrigsby8181CT oh

[@elishh8173]

I ant simply give you a like. My husbands funeral was much more beautiful. But I do have empathy for her as a human. But, royals do not deserve to live their lives in luxury just cos they enslaved and murdered our ancestors.they DO NOT deserve the taxpayers money.

[@susanhavens1660]

She was quite pretty, unlike most of the Royal's. Poor woman was horribly abused. I don't think she was crazy at all. It's a shame how people who are a bit different get treated. She was actually an amazing person. God bless her.

[@juniorthompson6085]

A bit different is a mild statement

[@France2107]

I agree. Years ago, if you were different in any way, such as deaf or even eccentric, you could quite often be locked away to prevent embarrassment to the family. Case in point, Rosemary Kennedy. She refused to conform to the edicts of her father and was rather a freewheeling spirit. She was outspoken and frequently in trouble at boarding school. Her father decided to have her lobotomized and she wound up a mentally deficient in a "zombie-like" state and was institutionalized for the rest of her life. Criminal in my book.

[@karendalsadik7119]

Susan Havens horrible trauma changes people by giving them the ability to escape the pain. It’s quite clever. She was also an empath. Empaths are giving and pure people have to defame them. I winced at her being tortured in that hospital.

[@karendalsadik7119]

France2107 I agree.

[@karendalsadik7119]

Junior Thompson she started out merely deaf. Then she served on the front and was traumatized, put in exile with relatives that the family was dependant on. They were such a large group she couldn’t see to read their lips.She thought they were laughing at her. Please experience 1/10 of what she did and maintain as she did always helping others!!

[@ennykraft]

I was so glad Prince William acknowledged his great-grandmother as the amazing person she was when he visited Jerusalem.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Yes, so well groomed.

[@elzbietakopczynska6499]

FALSE OR REAL IS IN JERUSALEM REAL WAS YOUNGER

[@valeriegriner5644]

He went to Jerusalem? OMG

[@dorothygale1104]

Philip’s mother an amazing person?!?!?! She spent more time in mental hospitals than she spent out of them, that is, when she wasn’t wandering the halls of Buckingham Palace talking to invisible people. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ_FfmOZfLqHd7c

[@pamelacharbonneau3115]

@@dorothygale1104 she was talking to God.

[@zorenandongo6054]

I'm here after watchng The Crown's "Bubikkins" episode. I was so moved I cried. My heart was so heavy and inspired at the same time. Sister Alice is one of the best thing that's ever happened to the royal family.

[@peepindis]

My favorite character this season by far. I was moved by this noble and great, great lady.

[@inkyguy]

Zoren Andongo, remember that "The Crown," is drama based to some degree on history, but it is not a historical documentary. Its producers and writers would be the first to acknowledge that as a drama its primary goal is to be entertaining and compelling, not to communicate historical events or accurate portrayals of the people involved in historical events. The story serves the drama; the drama is not written to portray accurate history.

[@laladell]

She couldnt cope.She was traumatised by the family's troubles and the mind compensated in the most abnormal way.Today we would give them Xanax and send them off.She was too gentle for this world.May she rest in eternal peace.

[@CJ-im2uu]

Zoren Andongo There are numerous anachronisms in THE CROWN while the series did try to show a side of the Royals having their own faults. I did like how Anne was protrayed being the only one to take the time hear her gran's side. I doubt the Windsors will ever tell a more accurate details due to time, generations, seeing what they want to see, and personal demons.

[@AverageAmerican]

It is said of their race, that they only have a single regret, when they leave this world in death...

[@noteasy2please876]

A beautiful story about what a Royal SHOULD be. A servant of the People.

[@zazabrown732]

Nona Yobiz really? why should they be a servant of the people? they're not elected officials

[@katokrauss1540]

Nona Yobi

[@zazabrown732]

Fitzroi First of all, learn the meaning of ignorant before throwing it around senslessly. Secondly, if you're referring to Diana, I don't see what relevance she has here; but, you cannot say her kids are not leading lives as servants of the state with their royal duties. Try to make a more coherent argument.

[@iloveyourunclebob]

@@zazabrown732 if royals aren't being servants to the people in this way than they are pointless. Like, their entire growth has been becoming more for the people than the people for them.

[@wkumsw]

@@katokrauss1540 looking please ollolool of

[@Tarzan91303]

Wow. What a humble woman. She went everywhere, from Windsor Castle to the soup kitchens of Athens, Greece and ended up at the Mount of Olives. And she was deaf. But she had a listening heart. God Bless her soul.

[@wandathompson4276]

Did Prince Philip inherit her giving nature? He seems a little gruff but he may have a soft heart.

[@Tarzan91303]

Wanda Thompson I doubt it. He can’t even drive without crashing. And you can forget about an apology. Alice couldn’t hear. But Philip doesn’t listen.

[@patmitchell9144]

Wanda Thompson (

[@JosephDeLosSantos-t3m]

Joe De La Garza Sad but powerful words

[@ksc743]

@@Tarzan91303 I can't agree with you there. Philip was separated from his mother at around age 12. That is significant trauma to a child. Then they probably filled his head with all kinds of stories as to why she "disappeared." Being locked up in an asylum where they most likely gave her electric shock treatments (I worked in a psychiatric ward as a student nurse) must have been utterly traumatic for her; not to mention all those crazy men in their white coats. Nothing to do with being deaf or not listening. Just a sad story of separation in an age when people did not understand people like her.

[@heavensangel952]

This is a woman who deserves respect.Her love was neverending and in her life she was rewarded with God's Grace. God bless you Princess Alice of Greece.

[@rosemma34]

I want to leave the likes at 137, but endorse the above comment entirely

[@Patricia-zt8ub]

No sure God did anything for her.

[@lulima8064]

@@Patricia-zt8ub that's what I was thinking. God did nothing for her. He just abandoned her.

[@theelizabethan1]

@@lulima8064 Oh, but He did! The Lord Jesus gave her an overcoming spirit which she held onto with a tenacious faith. In spite of such an isolating disability of deafness she ultimately triumphed, having grown spiritually through her many sufferings!

[@ganymeade5151]

God was there for her all along.

[@MsPrecious61]

I believe today, we would say that she suffered from an extreme case of PTSD. God bless this woman.

[@Ender41948]

I couldn't agree more & just left a comment eluding to why I think she might've ended up the way she did. More people should research the so-called elite class & their known ties to pedophiles, in addition to some being ones themselves.

[@Carol-D.1324]

Blessed Child I agree with you 100%

[@peepindis]

I don't know everything about her but I do believe she had mental illness all her life and her experiences exacerbated it.

[@elishh8173]

They still don't deserve to be "royals" and live off of their so called "subjects". They murdered and enslaved our ancestors. That's how they got their power in the first place. I do not look up at them. They should be ashamed of themselves..

[@marjorielewis645]

I agree that she suffered PTSD. She might be considered saintly.

[@anthonycoca2202]

I find her to be the most remarkable of the royals. Humble, profound, unconventional, complex, and yet, despite (or in spite of) her experiences with life’s cruelties, she transcended beyond her own personal hardships and difficulties to not dwell within them, but instead, allow herself to be of service to those most in need of care and compassion. She was a strong and extraordinary figure in every way. In a word, legendary.

[@distantrambler]

She was a remarkable woman unlike the Queen Mother who was a schemer

[@emmaburgessdean2355]

The history of psychiatry is the major reason why people today are terrified of seeking mental health help! This is a tragic story.

[@ganymeade5151]

No one wants to get locked away. No one wants to get labeled insane. People deeply fear and distance themselves from the mentally ill.

[@inkyguy]

Emma Burgess Dean, to some degree, but is more the ignorance and stigmatization of mental illness that causes fear. For instance, very few people are locked up, and certainly not in asylums. What the U.S. does is leave the seriously mentally ill without access or knowledge of mental health care and then imprisons them in a system of mass incarceration when they inevitably break the law. It is estimated that a third of those incarcerated in the U.S. suffer from untreated mental illness. Another large portion suffer from a serious learning disability, but we opt to spend *_on average_* $40,000 per year per prisoner rather than on education and mental health care.

[@burlhorse61]

@@inkyguy this is not just in the US-similar things happen in the UK. Mental health is seriously underfunded and the prisons pick up the tab.its a vicious circle

[@inkyguy]

burlhorse89, yes, it's sad to see that in a number of ways Britain has followed the U.S.'s conservative path, and has fallen behind much of the rest of Europe in all sorts of quality of life issues.

[@Rodoriginal101]

and it is still going on. I was shocked by how unethical those scientists had been. Watch Three Identical Strangers. it makes you wonder what other sick experiments had been conducted and which are still carried on.

[@prescottlady290]

Princess Alice: What a beautiful, courageous woman! She truly exemplified what genuine Christianity is about, giving to the poor, considering NOT the riches of this world.... putting her very life on the line to help others! I am newly inspired! Very well done!

[@ganymeade5151]

She was sent by God. She should be Sainted.

[@GuessWhooou]

I think she wanted to be a nun all her life but was never guided towards it while growing up. I'm glad she found her calling in the end. She's was an amazing strong woman who never gave up

[@davekenn1]

51 b cq31q w

[@Arpege92]

Someone should do a movie about this woman's life.

[@AkSonya1010]

I agree, it's a shame that she was left out of The Crown entirely. They mentioned his mother was in an asylem but she was quite an interesting charachter in history.

[@WhirlyPearly]

AK Sonya she was in the wedding Photots, the Queen Mother was making fun of her in her habit.

[@curly208]

Agreed! What a life. Perhaps once Philip is passes. He is 97 after all.

[@NadiaGirl1]

AK Sonya probably in the 3 season of the show in the 70s she dies plus she lived in England with her daughters in the queens properties.

[@betssytejada6553]

Isn’t that what this is ?

[@christinahonigberg]

Im my opinion Sigmund Freud needed more help than his patients.

[@mkariymah]

I agree with you! Lol!🤣🇱🇷💜

[@maggiemae7749]

Wasn't he an addict?

[@kaiyaakakarla]

I know right ....

[@Scout4547]

Yes, he was a sick pervert.

[@8516657]

Yes very true he did some sick people

[@Spwilkey1]

She sounds like one of the greatest royal people in all history.

[@valeriegriner5644]

I agree!

[@festivelady826]

@Apay 13 - I totally concur!

[@roefully]

Did you trip, fall and hit your head?! Royals running orphanages means only one thing. Orphans go missing!!!

[@mckenzie.8653]

She could READ LIPS in 3 different languages. Many Americans struggle with English... So impressive. Talk about rising from adversity.

[@TheCandiceWang]

She and the Rindless eliSabeth (Russian) who also turned nun :) true Sisters fro Christ !

[@jessicaemilia101]

The outcast of the family is now the pride. I’m so glad she did get to become a nun founding her own order and had two years with her son in the end. I never thought I’d ever be the one to say “long live...” but LONG LIVE THE MEMORY OF PRINCESS ALICE!

[@noemiangeles1555]

Glorious!

[@AverageAmerican]

@@noemiangeles1555 _Glorious Vampires!_ Do you think that's a good title for my book? Or would _The Saintly Vampires_ work better? Or?

[@janineharrison5186]

I find Alice a person who was perfectly normal if she had been born in the 20 century. She was courageous, dedicated with wonderful empathy. Something her family lacked. Philip has always been my favorite royal! I see why Greece is devoted to her memory even after all these years.

[@cecy2]

Philip is my favorite royal too

[@carltonpoindexter2034]

@@cap01950 no, that was his uncle whom the IRA killed on his yacht.

[@vaishnavikonidena1532]

Imagine if she was still alive now in 2023 she would have inspired many people

[@Janellabelle]

Nah, even in the 1900s saying you have a sexual relationship with Jesus would be a batty thing to say. Nowadays you can say you identify as Jesus's boyfriend, dress yourself up as a man, and they'd accept it.

[@selecttravelvacations7472]

I’m not sure about that, even for today. I think she would’ve still had Schizophrenia. The date of onset might have changed, or the catalyst might have changed but I think she had clinical schizophrenia. Being deaf added to the complexity of her disease.

[@brigetteturner9091]

This is the Most Beautiful, Endearing Story I have Ever Heard. This Woman was definitely a Woman of God. I'm so Glad She Got to be Buried where She wanted to be Buried. Thank you for Sharing this Story.

[@greggreen6532]

The woman was deaf. Her husband was bi. Lots of women got locked up when they became inconvenient. She understood evil.

[@ganymeade5151]

sexism that still persists today

[@mardigrasqueenofthesouth8847]

Only God know what poor Princess Alice witness, God knows! Something that plunges you into religion

[@rocioincera1]

And pardoned it!

[@GeoffsSousChef]

😮

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

Wow! I didn't realize that her husband was bisexual. Poor lady and she overcame so much and was so heroic. What a tragedy for her own mother the send her to a mental hospital and poor Philip as a child. It awful sometimes when people go through stressful times and they either get sick or suffer from PTSD and major depression. They said she had paranoid schizophrenia and I'm not so sure that she had that. She sounds a bit delusional but a lot of that could be brought on by stress because of the war and everything that occurred when they had to flee the country. Alice was not ever like that before. It's just horrible when people do awful things to you when you're sick and down and it's even worse when it's your own family and her mother to do that was evil to Alice and to Philip & the other kids.

[@binklebabe4725]

Probably the most fascinating royal story of them all, and all news to me! Well done.

[@teenherofilms]

Binkie Babe I am sick of so-called "royal" people. The age of kings and queens is over thankfully. Bastille Day

[@binklebabe4725]

We are all entitled to our opinions. Lots of politicians I'm not crazy about, either, but at least they're WORKING!

[@GlennaVan]

@@binklebabe4725 - sort of working, many seem to only play at it. So much would get done if they did work instead of fighting and trying to "out talk" each other for the next election campaign.

[@rosehouse32]

@@teenherofilms : I do agree, the Royal family still living in a luxirious life style, Prince William & his family's European vocation cost the tax dollars #800,000 per year while many poor and homeless die every 30 minutes.

[@stacielent5882]

I would love to see a movie made of her life. Im saddened that she was taken away from her son. Because she was independent, kind woman. Who helped those in need. Long live Princess Alice. She gave so much a got nothing in return from her family.

[@lrein077]

Princess Alice's story was amazing. Now I have a better appreciation of Prince Phillip for maintaining a relationship with his mum.

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

Prince Phillip should be very proud of his mother!

[@valeriegriner5644]

Yes...he really should. By the looks of things, I believe that he took after his FATHER....so sad. His mother was a saint.

[@jacquelinevanderkooij4301]

Hahaha. The ubuse of prince Philip will be reveiled .

[@violetdivinespiritualreadi1824]

@@jacquelinevanderkooij4301 abusive actions of Prince Philip? Or are you saying the abuse his family placed him in with him denied of his mother's affections? Im pretty sure much of Prince Philip dirty harem with Queen Elizabeth the second having to turn a blind eye has been revealed we all know a good majority of self proclaimed European Royals practice disgusting stuff like arrange inbreeding to shuffle stolen wealth of other nations back into their incestuous racist families killing other royals of their own family..... I could go on too!

[@raymondcaylor6292]

Strange and Remarkable may be the most understated description of this incredible woman's life.

[@iry40]

Wow I respect her.

[@szendrich]

What an incredibly lovely person was Princess Alice. I'd never even known about her until this documentary. Her life story was better and more gripping than a novel. Thank you.

[@coreyham3753]

Agreed ... very interesting.

[@trnigyul]

What an absolutely fascinating woman, I'm not a royal family watcher but Im glad I watched this video. That poor woman suffered so, but her courage and convictions remained intact. Truly inspirational.

[@freedmm3122]

This proves that it is better to give than receive! Like Diana she found that giving was rewarding

[@ADPeguero]

Princess Alice's story is so tragic. But as a son, I can tell you the love of a mother is beyond any love one ever gets. I feel that love from my mom. Prince Phillip, may he be resting in peace, was very lucky to have such a wonderful, courageous, loving mother. May she be resting in heaven as well.

[@marianamartinez1737]

Say what you want she sounds like a saint to me

[@Scout4547]

Me, too.

[@guerillagardner3876]

Me too! She was horribly treated! Early psychology was a JOKE!

[@sank5589]

Indeed, she was.

[@deborahwelch7110]

She was...

[@carltonpoindexter2034]

She is up for canonization in the Greek Orthodox Church and I ask for her intercession.

[@marybeebe4491]

Someone in the Royal Family should name the next little girl after her before Prince Phillip passes away

[@putsep8232]

Lets hope that if prince andrew have granddaughter they name after her

[@cecy2]

Princess Anne’s full name is Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise Lady Louise (Queen and Prince Philip’s granddaughter) full name is Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary

[@joycesutherland6180]

@@cecy2~ Thank you for this information.

[@KarinBretz-lx6yv]

Yes that would be so nice . Perhaps one of prince Andrew's daughters will or megan and prince harry could.

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

Mary Beebe i think the Queen has final approval for the names of the children.

[@cleong5585]

Lady Hicks started to talk about Alice’s world of silence that she lost her ability to listen or read lips. These things are very tiresome to do with no one helping you. You will get very depressed. I am deaf myself. I experienced it too. It was difficult time of my life when I fell into depression. Books helped me a lot.

[@mariakelly5]

I'm sorry to hear about your depression. I hope that you're feeling better.

[@marylagasse8108]

I hope you got the help that you need to help you move forward with your life. Don't give up on yourself and remember that your are loved by someone.

[@karifredrikson8492]

C Leong / You are a Courageous Person. In our secret lives,away from the interrogation of others, it is difficult to maintain an “identity”. Even today, depression is misunderstood by others. Being in a relationship with someone who is depressed, shines the light on our own struggles. You are strong & gifted.

[@ohevshalomel]

I hope your depression has lifted. Stay strong! 💪🏻

[@magnoliabranca5149]

What a remarkable woman she would be remembered and her story should be told. A true Princess 👑 who never lost her kind heart... cannot imagine what she went through. This woman was saint.

[@reginapontes5672]

Makes sense now why Prince Philip always seemed distant.

[@kathycox1273]

Princess Alice, a true servant and giver of hope, love, and charity.

[@mariagatt2930]

What a lovely, strong woman who passed through her life with relentless courage. Yes a movie should be done about her life

[@AkSonya1010]

She was a pretty incredible woman; I am glad she wasn't hidden away forever and she was able to accomplish some incredible triumphs.

[@vickybennett2163]

Yeah and what the Kennedys did to their daughter it's horrid money can't buy you love and I can't buy you a ticket to the holy Land I don't like their standards I wouldn't get in 🔚🕊️

[@marianateodorian1141]

What an inspiring life and strong personality she had, combined with a rare courage and the determination to materialize one's dreams. Bless her undying heart.

[@heartland3781]

Thank you for sharing your video. Loved hearing about Alice. She was a special person with the heart of gold. I will have to say; shame on those who treated her badly.

[@anniemody]

A most unusual life of being born to plenty but a life of so much suffering & she found her calling in Service. Truly a lady of much grit born into an era not quite ready for her gifts.

[@michaelneel4828]

I don't think anyone could have said it better !!!

[@anniemody]

Thank you

[@salicemccool9186]

annie mody I certainly can’t improve on these lovely words. I’d only add that I was struck by this very intelligent woman’s having learned three languages despite being deaf - and almost certainly doing so entirely unassisted, as it seems clear was the norm for even the most “privileged” of women at the time!

[@shelraysam6366]

All her helps, all her times put in volunteering, all her royal moments was not really important but as the true royal was her times to helps all her subjects first. She is deserve greatest honor for being the true princess to her people's

[@KimSearch865]

Absolutely fascinating biography! Princess Alice was soo much more than the “crazy” nun at queen Elizabeth’s coronation! Which is all I heard, until watching this! She overcame her deafness by learning to lip read in several languages! She put up with royal life, wars, exiles, etc etc!! No wonder she struggled! What’s amazing is that she came out of the abuse suffered in mental hospitals and went on to rescue the Cohen family from the nazis!! She was kept from being the mother she wanted be, yet was able to help so many others! It’s a shame that she wasn’t celebrated for her many good deeds until after her passing. God bless her soul. ✨

[@curlyanneb1973]

How absolutely horrific to be treated by the “psychologists” of that era. Poor woman, no telling what they put her through.

[@andrealuisecandido1154]

And because of which rea.son? has This happened ? This Isn'T ThaT clear

[@paulmanson253]

What an absolutely remarkable woman. Not only that but the determination of her son to see her buried on the Mount of Olives. Twenty years it took. Smoked Woodbines,possibly the strongest cigarettes in the UK. Reunited with her son for the last two years of her life. How sad none of this was ever talked about. Small wonder her only son had a choice between collapsing under his load of life or being the really strong person he became.

[@laconja1]

I knew nothing of her until I watched the Crown & then found this documentary about her what an Amazing woman God Bless her And I guess she will reunited with her son Prince Phillip again now.

[@paigeburke6870]

It’s interesting that Prince Philip’s older sisters didn’t take him in. The poor young price was on his on unnecessarily. I’m glad his uncle was there for him.

[@Rumkitty2000]

@@paigeburke6870 Actually, he did live with one of his sisters for a while, but then she, her husband, and her child were the in a plane crash. He was better off in England though. Otherwise he'd have been raised with the Nazis his other sisters married.

[@selmaknoerr5019]

@@Rumkitty2000de / I

[@katjakittenland9689]

Well, this explains Phillip's rebellious character....! What an extraordinary mother he had! I hope, he's proud of her!!!

[@jojo-eb1ib]

Gave her last meal during World War II that sums it up for me what a great person

[@damnhandles]

Funny that in The Crown at least, The Queen Mother is portrayed as looking down upon Alice, but Alice was a born princess and the queen mother wasnt.

[@worldtraveler134]

Was she jealous much?

[@Lol1337forever]

And her sister Louise became the queen of Sweden

[@rickeyponder3210]

@@Lol1337forever Their mother also is Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine. They're aunts are Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, nee Princess Elisabeth and Princess Alix of Hesse and by Rhine, Princess Irene of Prussia, nee Princess of Hesse and by Rhine, and Princess Marie "May" of Hesse and by Rhine.

[@kccox8516]

Arrogance and pride aren't valued traits!

[@samshah7628]

in ～laws

[@doiyakss]

Princess Alice was such a very kind woman worthy of admiration and respect. She was a wonderful human being .

[@gebswife]

Bless her dear heart. I wonder what Prince Philip thinks of his courageous and pitiful mother. Let’s hope with fondness and not embarrassment. What a cad of a husband she had.

[@rosemma34]

"pitiful" is not the word I would use to describe Princess Alice

[@mariakelly5]

@@rosemma34 Testify!

[@susanmorano405]

Well, in one way, pitiful, her mother committed her to a mental institution, husband abandoned her, she missed the important events of her daughters' lives and a major chunk of Philip's childhood. These losses could never be restored. But on the other hand, she created a full & satisfying life once left alone to do what (it appears) she was meant to do. So yes pitiful in a way but ultimately triumphant. P.S. why shouldn't a nun smoke & play Canasta dammit.

[@rosemma34]

@@susanmorano405 I doubt Alice would welcome pity. She knew who she was. She had enormous dignity. Generally, dignified people are the opposite of pitiful.

[@susanmorano405]

No, she would not welcome pity for herself, but it's not wrong to feel pity for someone's hardships. At the very least, empathy and desire to alleviate pain that pity should incur is something Alice's relatives would have been the better for feeling.

[@FreakingMona]

She is the relative Prince Charles and his son's should be the most proud to be related. Amazing life and an amazing woman.

[@S1lk3nWt3rs]

I believe Alice would be appalled and ashamed of the high-handed, trashy behavior of Charles and his offspring. She far outclasses them all.

[@karendalsadik7119]

She was the original Diana. However mature, focused and no cameras.

[@skoobylove1971]

WHAT MAKES U THINK THEY'RE NOT?!

[@judyvareberg8712]

Princess Alice was Prince Charles Grandmother and William and Harry’s great grandmother

[@Grafrey]

Prince William did visit her grave in very recent times.

[@LNero-ue4uh]

What an incredibly amazing story. Princess Alice's ability to serve others was truly the heart of the matter. We're not born to this life for self- consumption, but are here to serve others with abiding compassion and tremendous love, in a way that pleases God! Princess Alice done well, a gift to the people; an endearing soul...

[@teumevipnoona4271]

This is what a PRINCESS is. She always thinks about others before her and even put herself in great danger. A very strong woman. I am glad to know that not only Princess Diana carried her title as it should be but there is Princess Alice as well. May God bless their souls for eternity.

[@gyro0591]

kim concepcion wow , WE ALL COULD LEARN SOOOO MUCH, FROM PRINCES ALICE, WHAT A GREAT PERSON SHE WAS!!!!!

[@YahshuaLovesMe]

boy that was a tearjerker… suppose some of us will see the Lady again one of these happy days...

[@luciferalpha3080]

Princess Alice was made of strong stuff. Wow!

[@juniorthompson6085]

Men usually are

[@sank5589]

Stronger than any of the men in the royal family. Their men are feminine and their women are strong leaders.

[@birdapelton2360]

Q

[@fghdrdthtgfghjhdf2540]

@@juniorthompson6085 you must know very few women then.

[@juniorthompson6085]

@@fghdrdthtgfghjhdf2540 ; I know the one I sleep with

[@reinadegrillos]

In those days, any remarkably different women, with ideas, strong will, independent character, etc., were sent to institutions. The men were not.

[@vbbleiweiss7711]

Gabriela Zayas zzz

[@Scout4547]

It's still happening today, now to both men and women.

[@juniorthompson6085]

If me father liked to wear me Mums dresses and makeup I might give thought to doing the same

[@sank5589]

I think she was imperfect but still a strong incredible person. The royal family always hid their disabled, unmarried, different children away. Their horribly shallow people.

[@Janellabelle]

Yes, I remember reading Nellie Bly's book undercover in a mental institution at the time and none of them seemed like they needed to be there!

[@chucknyc123]

I just finished all ten episodes of Season 3 of THE CROWN 👑 on Netflix. Episode 4, with the great Jane Lapotaire as Princess Alice, is by far the most riveting of all. I never knew any of this story but I was so thrilled that Prince William singled out his great-grandmother when he went to Jerusalem recently. I have now read all I have been able to find about this remarkable woman. Someone should make an entire film about this modern-day saint. It would make a great role for Natalie Portman, who was born in Jerusalem. What a story!

[@littleogeechee223]

Chuck D Oh,Natalie Portman would be so perfect in the role! I would love to see that if it ever got filmed!

[@chucknyc123]

I have written another role for her as well. Let's start a campaign!

[@viribaby]

Can we start campaigning this?

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Wow, how was that? I quit Netflix

[@Chuck0856]

Just remember a lot of what they said and did about Alice was invented and downright wring at that.

[@joyfulwife17]

I love royal documentaries! This one made me cry. Diana was impressive in many ways, but Price Philip's Mother seemed to be the original "People's Princess". Hiding Jews at the cost of her own life, wow! How beautiful! May we all be so brave when the time comes! She seemed to find true authentic joy as evidenced in the pictures when she devoted her life solely to serve others! Her smile in her Nun clothing was dazzling and she didn't seem to smile in any other royal photos, even when she went back to live in the palace with Philip. She had her troubles to be sure, but serving others gave her so much joy. May that be a testimony to all of us, including all future royals! You had an amazing Mother Prince Philip. May her spirit inspire everyone.

[@cindyreynolds4045]

I love this remarkable woman! They have always made fun of her and what a shame! RIP princess Alice!

[@cindyreynolds4045]

I hope prince Phillip is proud of his mama, he should be.

[@merrelgallias3789]

Just a little confused... is it that you just don't believe in God.?

[@mariakelly5]

I laughed out loud when they said Princess Alice would walk along the halls of Buckingham Palace wearing her nun's habit and smoking her pipe. She was a Badass!

[@britannia5370]

She IS a saint

[@patshoemaker901]

Cindy Reynol

[@littleMsWilmie]

They called her mad, yet she was the only sane royal among them all. She truly had a heart for service to her fellow human being.

[@sillynacannada6718]

I’m not a psychiatrist, but really during the Sister’s time, who was? Unfortunately, PTSD wasn’t a consideration. Imagine, being deaf (some argue not fully), having other senses heightened. Sight, touch, smell... witnessing the brutality of war? No wonder she heard God calling. Insane? No, just a lost of faith in humanity. Thank you for posting this documentary. My faith in humanity is somewhat restored. Compassion is not obsolete.

[@remyraquel4284]

SillyNa Cannada , yes I agree with you, now in the Modern times, Princess Alice will be viewed as how you perceive her

[@jayasreebassu9994]

Remy Raquel on ookkk

[@ganymeade5151]

It is sad how even today, people who are different are labeled as odd or insane, and shunned.

[@earlenenicholson1068]

Remy Raquels

[@kathleenparr7401]

She was Beautiful...Intelligent... I so enjoyed this History!

[@happyheart8888]

Same here 💗

[@elzbietakopczynska6499]

FALSE MOTHER STORY ...........................

[@janish1645]

Poor Phillip. His mother was someone that he really never knew. A larger than life person, but someone that the only thing that they shared was DNA. She truly was a Saintly person, but at what cost? She gave up everything that was important for her adopted country and her family shunned her.

[@Chuck0856]

they hardly shunned here -- Mounbattens sent her food and money during the war. And don't forget she lived with the Queen in BP at the end of her life.

[@AverageAmerican]

_"She truly was a Saintly person..."_ This is a strange description of a vampire. I'm trying to . . . put the two . . . overlap these ... um I having difficulty. I can only imagine how you might describe a Human! wOw Someone should write a book called _The Saintly Vampire_

[@gemmaluescher-verseckas1243]

You see how queen Elizabeth actually looks similar to her mother in law.

[@takata98]

@@Chuck0856 Details are scarce, it takes patience and time to find the details. When found it seems that Princess Anne was the person who stepped forward and indicated the family had responsibilities to her grandmother which were not being acknowledged. It's clear that the family were mostly devoid of a conscience until Princess Anne spoke out and didn't avoid the controversial issue with either her family or the press. At the time she was quite an advocate of mental health issues which her family mostly considered an embarrassment.

[@krishnavyas313]

​@@gemmaluescher-verseckas1243 because they are 2nd cousin once removed

[@gokaren420]

I've never heard of her. A true saint.

[@hs6404]

This a beautiful story. It is tremendously heartfelt documentary on the mother of Prince Phillip who ultimmately became a nun and devoted herself to public service. It is a remarkable story. From the photographs one can easily see how much she loved her children. This great lady is a hero.

[@normamimosa5991]

Freud visiting Princess Alice. He has since become such a discredited figure, we can only wonder if things would have been better for her if he had never appeared.

[@rosemma34]

@Fifi not a muddled way of putting it

[@juansierralonche9864]

Freud is a discredited figure? I get the impressiom that a lot of his ideas are still influential.

[@alexandria62753]

Oh my heart....Prince Alice's life was truly remarkable..Bless her beautiful soul...RIP...and now Prince Philip and Mother are together in heaven...

[@Kate4267]

Thank you for this enlightening view of Princess Alice! I’ve only seen or heard negative information about her. And let’s not forget that she was completely deaf! What an amazing lady!

[@donsarde]

Poor prince Philip, he must have been really a brave chap to have lived through all that sadness of his darling mother.

[@ShushaSofia]

So Phillip and Elizabeth are both Victoria's great great grandchildren. Ok.

[@edwinagray4373]

As I stated, inbreeding... deafness, mental illness. The royals believed in intermarriage.

[@GlennaVan]

@@edwinagray4373 - keeping the money and the power in the family.

[@idontgiveafaboutyou]

Katie Zinno don’t be surprised

[@bonitaohyea9258]

Harry and his wife are cousins too.

[@SuperTweezy5]

@@bonitaohyea9258 So are William and Kate, so there's me quashing your dumb, insulting comment.

[@lower_than_furries9727]

The crown brought me here. Princess Alice's story was deeply poignant. She seemed like a very likable and humble human being, despite her mental health issues.

[@Chuck0856]

I'm glad you did your research for the true story.

[@ta3970]

Princess Alice, the most sane one in the whole family from both sides.

[@dj4123]

What an amazing life! I knew nothing about this lady before. A tragedy in many ways but she kept on going no matter what. I respect that!

[@dtschuor459]

Is it just me, or does 1920's Paris seem gorgeously clean? I challenge any major metropolis of the 1920's to look half as tidy...

[@Betty.blondio]

It was a different generation. People really cared back them. Now we have rude young people

[@ellalarkin1016]

The most striking thing about the European royal families is how closely interbred they are.

[@juniorthompson6085]

They do like to share don't they

[@karendalsadik7119]

Yes.

[@karendalsadik7119]

Junior Thompson no they don’t like to share so are inbred.

[@here_we_go_again3300]

Yes, the European royals are inbred. They have the insanity, and physical defects/diseases to prove it! Better that they reign (rather than ruling) as the titular head of state within a constitutional monarchy …. Most of them will, eventually fade away.

[@deniseg-hill1730]

Brenda T Same for cousin marriages so prevalent in Pakistan and Bangladesh. We have in the UK increasing problems amongst their communities because they keep marrying their cousins, but when there was a public report about it the person who talked about it was accused of racism.

[@annmcfly]

"I do know, my mother was born here" Now that is sassy. XD But the wrong they did to her, separating her from children.

[@sandramcdaniel2]

She was beautiful and frustrated. Dreaming of Saint Barbara in a garden. Tragic yet romantic. I thoroughly enjoyed this excellent documentary. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@walkingtrails7776]

Sounds like the truest, most kind hearted royal to have ever been born into that family. God rest her soul.

[@carollee594]

God Bless Princess Alice as she waits for the return of The True King!

[@jillruben8924]

Thank you for this most bittersweet documentary. What she endured in her lifetime is so horrible yet in the end she did what she chose. Poor Prince Philip. What more can be said ? The suffering he endured. But he truly loved her. Waiting 2 years to give her her final wish brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful unknown facts.I am in awe.

[@cmcmahon8551]

I think he waited 20 years!

[@floridapundavela4521]

A huge respect to this Woman.. Amazing story..

[@firdausadenwalla1118]

What an amazing life... absolutely fascinating.. and a very kind 💓 I'm so impressed with the help she gave to the Jewish family!!!!

[@thegracetofollow4194]

God qualifies the unqualified. He looks at those that are looked down on. He blessed her because she helped the apple of his eyes. Her son is married to the queen.

[@bonnielucas1941]

What a truely great, independent, compassionate, lovely woman! She continually gave of herself, her heart! This is such a fascinating story. She was a true servant of the people.

[@murphyr31]

The last few minutes of this story made me cry. I hope Prince Phillip came to be proud of his mother. I’m not close with my mother for lots of reasons, she’s not been the best of mothers to me but this video made me remember that times were so different for our older generations. My mothers still alive and I could try once more to make things a bit better. I’ve tried often but I could maybe try again. Maybe 🤔

[@dkchosen]

She didn't go with the grain. She was made to look insane.

[@ladybug5859]

I have read through most of the comments & ii was amazed by this woman & equally amazed by all the people who recognized her greatness and her deep soul. THAT gives me hope. I only saw one negative comment at the beginning which was so upsetting and I responded to it and then later all these wonderful, wonderful comments from wonderful people . God bless🕊

[@Conflictinator]

Very interesting. I never knew a thing about Prince Phillips' family until now.

[@bonitaohyea9258]

If you know about Queen Elizabeth you do know some....as they are cousins. Harry and his wife are cousins too.

[@kelronronan1207]

@@bonitaohyea9258 eeeeeeeeewwwwwww yuuuuck

[@ganymeade5151]

Very telling how the Royal Family has kept silent about this.

[@graciamaria9218]

@Martha Thacker same grandmother? I know they're both descendants of Queen Victoria..but I could be wrong? Just started reading and watching about the Royals. Fascinating.

[@lifeinrose9968]

They should make a movie in loving memory of this Amazing and Humanitarian woman. She was misunderstood for many people from her own family. Perhaps the experience of the war disturb her mind a bit and also make her realize that this life is frugal and decided to help others

[@latoyawalton1896]

Season 3 of the crown she has an entire episode! It’s beautiful I cried like a baby ❤️💕‼️ well put

[@MissMaria1988]

This family is indeed strange. How they treated their own and others.

[@lorischeet5363]

No different than the American Kennedys. jFK had a sister who had a lobotomy, decided by her father

[@arachelviveeramalay8831]

@@lorischeet5363 i have watched a video about this. Incredibly tragic

[@lorischeet5363]

@@arachelviveeramalay8831 Its also why Rose Kennedy fired Joe's beloved (assistant/mistress) when he was on his deathbed. She hated him until death. Catholics dont divorce.

[@mbm432]

At the time though it was science and they thought that was the best form of care

[@lorischeet5363]

@@mbm432 Yes, in first year biology you lobotomize the frogs so you can dissect them. It makes them immobile. So you have to know what it could possibly do to a human.

[@chanimarie6753]

Princess Alice one of the most interesting stories of them all. She spent nearly the entirety of her life in a mental asylum. She's the one wearing the veil in her wedding pictures.

[@juansierralonche9864]

I think she actually wore purple to the wedding but wore the habit to Elizabeth's corronation.

[@Zamstein]

Unfortunately, neither psychology nor endocrinology has moved very far ahead.

[@estherbucio2380]

She's the only normal one. Sounds like.

[@ganymeade5151]

The RF are shallow and dismissive. They treated Diana much the same way.

[@laraegodwin6008]

I love this !!!!! Yea , she is the only normal one !!!! God bless her, and I have been treated the same by my family and this has given me some peace. !! I am so impressed by Prince Philip for bringing her back into his life and Queen Elizabeth ll, too. They showed what they are all made of !!! And I have a deeper respect for the British Royal Family!!!!

[@laraegodwin6008]

@@ganymeade5151 I don't agree that PRINCE PHILIP and Queen Elizabeth ll were unkind at all to her. It was her own mother who was so cruel and a weak husband!!! So tragic!!!

[@ladybug160]

I am speechless!!!!! How little I knew about this wonderful woman. I am so glad I got to watch this fantastic documentary.

[@sabesque6461]

She's not just a mother in law, she's also Queen Elizabeth's 2nd cousin once removed through Queen Victoria.

[@joalexsg9741]

My goodness, what a truly remarkable story, I'm so sorry for all the pain and injustice she's suffered but also my admiration for her has grown beyond words! Thank you so much for this precious documentary!!

[@earth7451]

I think that Princess Alice was a strong, brave woman who did more for others than any healthy person did.

[@cassyclim8]

Princess alice has a heart of what a royal should be: service to the people

[@anjihc8797]

I watched this after seeing The Crown's "Bubbikins" episode. I was deeply moved by the story of Princess Alice. What she overcame and her life of devoted service are miraculous. Her example to humanity should always be remembered!!

[@maxinekayota3629]

The horrible stories Prince Philip must of heard about his mother from his mother's family and to find out as a adult his mother was a remarkable woman and his mother was stolen from his life

[@msandoval8027]

Alice was a good person! Prince Phillip should be so proud of her!!

[@Betty.blondio]

I know he is. I watched him bringing her to the palace and he gently held her hand and walked with her. His mother lived with him for 2 years. He was a wonderful Son

[@BishopKing.308]

Princess Alice was beautiful. THANK YOU for the video. GOD BLESS you, peace.✌ 👻 ❤

[@bourdie1979]

The way tobias menzies said "it was a love letter...." that got me. ♡ what an important story

[@lindaackerman4412]

It's terrible how they portrayed her on the Netflix show "the crown" they don't show her at all until the wedding photos were being taken and they make it seem like she was so simple and not all there. Chalk it up to creative liberty I suppose

[@thewitchsfamiliar]

I know. When I saw it, after seeing this documentary, I was not happy about it at all.

[@NadiaGirl1]

probably in the 3 season of the show in the 70s she dies plus she lived in England with her daughters in the queens properties.

[@cecy2]

NadiaGirl1 Only Princess Alice lived in Buckingham Palace. Her daughters lived in Germany, one of them in the Salem Castle which is so big like Buckingham.

[@NejiraTrako]

I think they did that to show how British Royal family treated her...it's still show about British royalty

[@lorrainemagarian7697]

Nothing like the truth