Queen Olga of the United Kingdom
| HM The Queen of the United Kingdom | |
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| Titles | Queen of the United Kingdom
Princess of Hanover |
| Reign | 12 October 2016 - present |
| Coronation | 26 May 2017 |
| Predecessor | Princess Judith of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha |
| Biographical Information | |
| Born | 17 February 1958 (age 67)
Hanover, Hanover, Germany |
| Spouse | James IV, King of the United Kingdom
(m. 1980) |
| Issue | Arthur, Prince of Wales |
| Name | Olga Sophie Charlotte Anna |
| House | Hanover (by birth)
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (by marriage) |
| Father | King Ernest Augustus IV of Hanover |
| Mother | Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Queen Olga of the United Kingdom (born Princess Olga of Hanover on 17 February 1958) is a member of the British Royal Family as the current Queen consort. She is also a member of the Hanoverian Royal Family as the sister of Ernest Augustus V, King of Hanover.
Life[edit | edit source]
Olga was born the fourth child and second daughter of King Ernest Augustus IV of Hanover and Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein.
In 2023, Olga was diagnosed with ear cancer. She underwent surgery and was subsequently declared cancer free.
Marriage and Issue[edit | edit source]
On 6 June 1980, Olga married James, Prince of Wales in London. The couple have one son, Arthur.
| Photo | Name | Birth | Death | Marriage |
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Arthur, Prince of Wales | 22 May 1981 | Infanta Leonor of Spain (m. 2014); has issue |
Residences[edit | edit source]
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Buckingham Palace; Official Residence -
Clarence House; London Residence (March-May; September-November) -
Windsor Castle; Main Residence (March-May; September-November) -
Sandringham House; Winter Residence (December-February) -
Balmoral Castle; Summer Residence (June-August) -
Marienburg Castle; Summer Residence (June-August)
Sartorial Information[edit | edit source]
Tiara Collection[edit | edit source]
As Queen, Olga has access to the entirety of the British Tiara Collection. Below are the tiaras that she personally owns.
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(1974) Diamond Tiara; 16th birthday gift from her father -
(1980) Ruby Floral Kokoshnik; Wedding gift from her in-laws -
(1980) Diamond Shamrock Tiara; Wedding gift from her parents
Clothing Collection[edit | edit source]
Clothing Collection
Titles and Honours[edit | edit source]
- 1958-1980 Princess Olga of Hanover
- 1980-2016 Olga, Princess of Wales
- 2016-present Queen Olga of the United Kingdom
National Honours[edit | edit source]
Order of the Garter (2017)
Royal Victorian Order (1980)
Foreign Honours[edit | edit source]
Order of St. George (1980) (Hanover)
Royal Guelphic Order (1976) (Hanover)