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| 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
Olga was born the fourth child and second daughter of King Ernest Augustus IV of Hanover and Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein.
Marriage and Issue
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
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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
Tiara Collection
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
Clothing Collection
Titles and Honours
- 1958-1980 Princess Olga of Hanover
- 1980-2016 Olga, Princess of Wales
- 2016-present Queen Olga of the United Kingdom
National Honours
Order of the Garter (2017)
Royal Victorian Order (1980)
Foreign Honours
Order of St. George (1980) (Hanover)
Royal Guelphic Order (1976) (Hanover)