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'''Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Albany''' (Alexandra Lauren William Louise; born 14 September 1970) is a member of the {{wp|British royal family}}. Additionally, she was also the {{wp|Governor-General of New-Zealand}} from 1996 to 1999 and was notably the {{wp|Commonwealth Secretary-General|Secretary-General}} of the {{wp|Commonwealth of Nations}} from 2000 to 2006, a post which was once held by its inaugural holder, her grand-uncle, [[Prince Frederick, Duke of Clarence and Avondale]]. Following in the footsteps of her predecessor, [[Alice, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn|Princess Alice]], she was the second female royal to hold the position of {{wp|First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff}}, which she held from the year 2006 to 2009. | '''Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Albany''' (Alexandra Natalie Lauren William Louise; born 14 September 1970) is a member of the {{wp|British royal family}}. Additionally, she was also the {{wp|Governor-General of New-Zealand}} from 1996 to 1999 and was notably the {{wp|Commonwealth Secretary-General|Secretary-General}} of the {{wp|Commonwealth of Nations}} from 2000 to 2006, a post which was once held by its inaugural holder, her grand-uncle, [[Prince Frederick, Duke of Clarence and Avondale]]. Following in the footsteps of her predecessor, [[Alice, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn|Princess Alice]], she was the second female royal to hold the position of {{wp|First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff}}, which she held from the year 2006 to 2009. | ||
In 1999, she married former {{wp|Royal Navy}} {{wp|Captain (Royal Navy)|Captain}} [[Thomas, Duke of Albany|Thomas Lancaster]], whom she had met while actively serving as a naval officer herself. The couple's marriage produced three children: [[Prince Henry of Albany|Henry]], [[Princess Lauren of Albany|Lauren]], and [[Princess Alexandra of Albany|Alexandra]]. | In 1999, she married former {{wp|Royal Navy}} {{wp|Captain (Royal Navy)|Captain}} [[Thomas, Duke of Albany|Thomas Lancaster]], whom she had met while actively serving as a naval officer herself. The couple's marriage produced three children: [[Prince Henry of Albany|Henry]], [[Princess Lauren of Albany|Lauren]], and [[Princess Alexandra of Albany|Alexandra]]. | ||
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While it had been customary for newborn royal children to be assigned to a {{wp|governess}}, the princess however, following in the footsteps of her elder siblings were brought up personally by their parents, with {{wp|Lauren Bacall|Queen Lauren}} having reportedly spent most of her time with Alexandra herself, whom was said to had been particularly doted on by her mother due to the difficulties surrounding her birth, likely caused by her mother's age at the time, during which the former was already forty-six years old. | While it had been customary for newborn royal children to be assigned to a {{wp|governess}}, the princess however, following in the footsteps of her elder siblings were brought up personally by their parents, with {{wp|Lauren Bacall|Queen Lauren}} having reportedly spent most of her time with Alexandra herself, whom was said to had been particularly doted on by her mother due to the difficulties surrounding her birth, likely caused by her mother's age at the time, during which the former was already forty-six years old. | ||
Upon reaching the age of | Upon reaching the age of eleven, Alexandra was enrolled into the {{wp|Brentford School for Girls}}, where she exhibited a considerable degree of success in her respective subject. At the same time, the princess took up horse riding under the guidance of a private instructor. | ||
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Duchess of Albany | |||||
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First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff | |||||
Tenure | 6 February 2006 - 11 July 2009 | ||||
Preceded by | Alan West | ||||
Succeeded by | Jonathon Band | ||||
Governor-General of New Zealand | |||||
Tenure | 15 March 1996 - 22 April 1999 | ||||
Monarch | Charles III William VI | ||||
Preceded by | Catherine Tizard | ||||
Succeeded by | Silvia Cartwright | ||||
Prime Minister | |||||
4th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations | |||||
In office | 1 April 2000 - 6 February 2006 | ||||
Head | William VI | ||||
Preceded by | Emeka Anyaoku | ||||
Succeeded by | Don McKinnon | ||||
Chair | |||||
Born | Alexandra Natalie Lauren William Louise 14 September 1970 Buckingham Palace, London | ||||
Spouse | Thomas Lancaster (m. 1999) | ||||
Issue Detail | |||||
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House | Hanover | ||||
Father | Charles III | ||||
Mother | Lauren Bacall | ||||
Religion | Protestant | ||||
Military service | |||||
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Years of service | 1998-2010 (active service) | ||||
Rank | Admiral of the Fleet | ||||
Commands | HMS Manchester (2000-2003) HMS Governor (2003-2006) First Sea Lord (2006-2009 | ||||
Battles/wars | Bosnian War Gulf War | ||||
Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Albany (Alexandra Natalie Lauren William Louise; born 14 September 1970) is a member of the British royal family. Additionally, she was also the Governor-General of New-Zealand from 1996 to 1999 and was notably the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations from 2000 to 2006, a post which was once held by its inaugural holder, her grand-uncle, Prince Frederick, Duke of Clarence and Avondale. Following in the footsteps of her predecessor, Princess Alice, she was the second female royal to hold the position of First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, which she held from the year 2006 to 2009.
In 1999, she married former Royal Navy Captain Thomas Lancaster, whom she had met while actively serving as a naval officer herself. The couple's marriage produced three children: Henry, Lauren, and Alexandra.
Since the constitutional reforms undertaken by her father during his reign, Alexandra became the first British princess allowed to hold a ducal title within her own right, as opposed to during marriages only, along with the right to pass down her title to her eldest child and heir, whom is expected to succeed as the new Duke of Albany upon Alexandra's passing.
Early Life
Alexandra was born on the 14th of September, 1970 as the second daughter and youngest child of Charles III and former American actress turned queen consort Lauren Bacall. Along with her sister, Catherine, the Princess Royal, she and the former were the only females aside from their two older brothers. Her given name, Alexandra, while initially thought to had been derived from her grand-aunt, Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Uppland (whom was also the previous Princess Royal prior to her sister), it was later said to had instead came from the name of the Australian city of Alexandria, located in the state of New South Wales, which her mother had visited around a month prior to her birth. Then, due to the supposedly fond memories of the city held by Queen Lauren herself, Alexandra, whom was to be her youngest daughter and children, was subsequently named in honour of the city, albeit with a slight alteration to the name itself, hence her given name.
While it had been customary for newborn royal children to be assigned to a governess, the princess however, following in the footsteps of her elder siblings were brought up personally by their parents, with Queen Lauren having reportedly spent most of her time with Alexandra herself, whom was said to had been particularly doted on by her mother due to the difficulties surrounding her birth, likely caused by her mother's age at the time, during which the former was already forty-six years old.
Upon reaching the age of eleven, Alexandra was enrolled into the Brentford School for Girls, where she exhibited a considerable degree of success in her respective subject. At the same time, the princess took up horse riding under the guidance of a private instructor.
Adulthood
Upon graduating secondary school, much to the surprise of her parents and peers, Alexandra showed great enthusiasm in a naval-based military career. While it had not been a common occurrence, her enlistment into the Royal Navy was made possible by the Princess Alice Act 1946, which established the precedence for women to enlist in combat roles, in regards to the previously established setting that had limited women mostly to support roles such as medics.
Personal Information
Following in the footsteps of her father, Alexandra pursued a much liberal-oriented lifestyle, then highlighted by her marriage to Royal Navy Captain Thomas Lancaster in 1996.
A dedicated enthusiast and a firm supporter of the Royal Navy, Alexandra is greatly known for her remarkable service in the armed forces, almost mirroring that of her third great-aunt Alice.
Titles & Honours
- 14 September 1970 - 2 January 2003 Her Royal Highness The Princess Alexandra
- 2 January 2003 - Present Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Albany
Honours
Military Appointments
United Kingdom
22 June 1997 - 10 June 1998: Officer Cadet, Royal Navy
10 June 1998 - 5 November 2000: Midshipman, HMS Vigilant
5 November 2000 - 12 March 2003: Lieutenant, HMS Manchester
12 March 2003 - 6 February 2006: Lieutenant Commander, HMS Governor
6 February 2006 - 11 July 2009: First Sea Lord, Royal Navy
11 July 2009 - 30 March 2016: Admiral of the Fleet, Royal Navy
30 March 2016 - Present: Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom, Royal Navy
22 June 2016 - Present: Captain General Royal Marines
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