Princess Helena of the United Kingdom/Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

The Princess Helena (Helena Augusta Victoria: Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein by marriage; 25 May 1846 -- 9 June 1923) was a member of the British Royal Family, the third daughter and fifth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Helena was devoted to nursing, and took the lead at the charitable organisations she represented. She was also an active campaigner, and wrote letters to newspapers and magazines promoting the interests of nurse registration. Her royal status helped to promote the publicity and society interest that surrounded organisations such as the Royal British Nurses' Association. The RBNA still survives today with Baroness Cox as president.

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[anaclet]

Hélène Auguste was an iconic figure in the turn of the century both in England and Schleswig-Holstein. She was known and shall always be remembered by her stunning beauty, her delicate manners and her indisputed knowledge and education. Thank you, Lost, for posting one more great video.

[Ladicaskncream08]

I feel bad for Helena because in the history books she's described as not very good looking and over weight but I think she's very beautiful and she and her sister Louise look alike and Louise is considered the beauty . Thanks for the video I think Helena is the most interesting out of Queen Victoria's children

[steffierig]

Always seemed to me Lenchen was the forgotten daughter. The Princess royal and Alice seemed to always have the limelight. thank you for bringing Helena to life again in her own right.

[LaserBeam002]

Very good vid. I enjoyed the history you added.

[johneunson]

very interesting. thank you.