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Royal rebels : Princess Louise and the Marquis of Lorne

Stamp, Robert M.1988
Books, Manuscripts
They were one of the most interesting, most provocative couples of the late nineteenth century. She was Queen Victoria's most beautiful and talented daughter. He was a Scottish aristocrat. Their marriage, proncess to commoner, was the talk of Britain. His appointment as Governor General brought them to Canada in 1878.There, Lorne's career flourished. His enthusiasm for the new world made him a popular figure while his artistic tendencies led to the founding of the National Gallery and the Royal Society. But for Princess Louise both her marriage and life in Ottawa proved difficult. Back home, she pursued her career as a sculptor, spending much time with other men, while Lorne's homosexual orientation led to his involvement in the Irish Crown Jewels scandal. Yet this marriage was held together by the resolve of Queen Victoria and by their common artistic interests: Lorne was a poet, artist, and impressario; Louise's talent eventually led to the famous statue of her mother still standing in Kensington Gardens.
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