Postcard featuring Queen Alexandra.
Production date
1914-1918
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Postcard featuring Queen Alexandra.
Collection Type
Objects
Level of Current Record
item
History
Queen Alexandra, known as Princess of Wales at the time, formed her own branch of the National Society in 1885 to help raise funds for sick and wounded British troops. In 1905, she became president of the British Red Cross, a position she held until 1925. As president, she signed a petition for a Royal Charter, which was approved on 3 September 1908.
During the First World War, Queen Alexandra issued an appeal to raise funds for the sick and wounded. The response was overwhelming; donations poured in, and mansions as convalescent homes and fully equipped hospitals were offered for the sick and injured.
During the First World War, Queen Alexandra issued an appeal to raise funds for the sick and wounded. The response was overwhelming; donations poured in, and mansions as convalescent homes and fully equipped hospitals were offered for the sick and injured.
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English
Catalogue Number
0566/33
Subject Person and Role
Queen Alexandra (b.1844, d.1925)
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