Mary of Teck

Princess Mary of Teck, (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline Claudine Agnes) ( 26 May, 1867 – 24 March, 1953 ) later Queen of the United Kingdom was the Queen consort of George V of the United Kingdom. Queen Mary was also the Empress of India and Queen of Ireland. Prior to her accession, she was also Princess of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of York. In her own right she held the title of a Princess of Teck in the Kingdom of Württemberg with the style Her Serene Highness. Prior to her marriage she would therefore have been referred to as Her Serene Highness Princess Mary of Teck. To her family, she was known as May.

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26 May - 1867 - 24 March - 1953 - Queen consort - George V of the United Kingdom - Empress of India - Queen of Ireland - Princess of Wales - Duchess of Cornwall - Duchess of York - Princess - Württemberg - ''Her Serene Highness''

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During her time, Queen Mary was known for setting the tone of the British Royal Family, as the model of regal formality and propriety, especially during State occasions. She was the first Queen consort to attend the coronation of her successors. Known for the way she superbly bejeweled herself for formal events, Queen Mary's valuable collection of jewels built up over her years as queen is now considered priceless.

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