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Louise Mountbatten

A Biography of the Lady Who Became Queen of Sweden

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Louise Mountbatten

By: Lisa Viktorsson
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 In 1923, Louise Mountbatten’s marriage to Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf marked a significant turning point in her life. As the Swedish Crown Princess, she was thrust into the spotlight, a life she had not wished for. During the First World War, she served as a Red Cross nurse, dedicating herself to helping others. Despite her royal birth as a Princess of Battenberg, she desired a simpler life. At the end of the war, the family adopted the name Mountbatten, and Louise vowed never to marry royalty. However, when she met her Gusty, her principle yielded to love, and she said yes despite his title - not because of it.

In 1950, Louise became the Queen Consort of Sweden. To her, the title was a privilege that required a reciprocal effort, which is why she worked as hard as she could and never cancelled an engagement. She preferred to work quietly, advocating for children, women’s issues, and democracy. Today, she is unfortunately quite forgotten in historical consciousness despite being the country’s former queen. She was indeed the Queen of Sweden but also a stepmother, a wife, and not least - just Louise.

Lisa Viktorsson is a historian and writer, graduated from the University of Gothenburg. She has worked with popular history in various forms, both as a writer and a podcaster. Since 2022, she has been running the Instagram account @historienskvinnor

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