answersLogoWhite

0

Queen Mary of Teck, known as "May", was selected to marry Prince "Eddie", the first son and heir of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. She was a sober and intelligent young woman; she visited with Queen Victoria several times at Balmoral and The Queen was very fond of her. Sadly, Prince Edward died after their engagement and shortly before their wedding. Queen Alexandra was devastated and did not share the view that her second son, Prince George ("Georgie") - now heir to the throne, might actually improve his capabilities of being King if he married May.

The two young people spent some time together and fell in love. Prince George had been devoted and close to his brother, Eddy and they shared this in common. Queen Mary studied English and European History and was a valuable consort to the future King George. She is known as the most "regal" of the queens and she felt that the monarchy was a sacred duty; hence she required strict and correct protocol. She bore six children. It has been inferred that she was a "cold" mother but in truth, she had always been a reserved person and had a hard time showing or verbalizing affection to people in general. Her eldest son was Prince Edward, later Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne to marry an American Divorcee. His brother, Albert ("Bertie") became King George V, who married Elizabeth, later known as "The Queen Mum" - they were the parents of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Mary spent a lot of time preparing the young Elizabeth for her future royal role.

For more information about Queen Mary and historical events prior to, through and after her reign, see "Matriarch", by biographer Anne Edwards.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

When did George V marry?

Queen Mary of Teck.


What was king georges v queen called?

Queen Mary of Teck.


Who was the mother of King George IV?

Princess Mary of Teck who became Queen Mary


Who was George VI's mother?

Queen Mary of Teck.


Who was the grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II?

Queen Elizabeth II's paternal grandmother was Queen Mary (Mary of Teck).


How many wives did King George V of England have?

One (Queen Mary of Teck).


What is the value of george Mary of teck wedding silver medal 1893?

The value of the George Mary of Teck wedding silver medal with the year 1893 is worth around $1,500 in good condition. Mary of Teck was the Queen of the United Kingdom and she passed away on March 24, 1953.


What is Mary of Teck's birthday?

Mary of Teck was born on May 26, 1867.


Who was queen to King George v?

Princess Mary of Teck (whom George usually called May)


How old was Mary of Teck at death?

Mary of Teck died on March 24, 1953 at the age of 85.


Did Queen Mary see Shakespeare's plays?

Depends which Queen Mary you are talking about. Mary I, sometimes known as Bloody Mary, died before Shakespeare was born. Mary II became Queen in 1688, 75 years after Shakespeare died. She might have seen a Shakespeare play; so might have Mary of Teck, wife of George V, the present Queen's grandmother.


Was Queen Mary Queen Victorias sister?

There were three Queen Mary's none of whom were Queen Victoria's sisters The First was the daughter of Henry VIII and lived in the 16th century The Second was Queen Mary II who was the daughter of James II and lived in the 17th century. The third Queen Mary was the daughter of Duke Francis of Teck and was married to Queen Victoria's grandson George V