Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha


Charles Edward, Duke of SaxeCoburg and Gotha , was the last reigning Duke of SaxeCoburg and Gotha, two duchies in Germany , and the head of the House of SaxeCoburg and Gotha from 1900 until his death in 1954. A maleline grandson of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, he was also until 1919 a Prince of the United Kingdom and held the British title of Duke of Albany.

Prince Charles Edward was born at Claremont House near Esher, Surrey. His father was Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, the fourth son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. His mother was Princess Helena, Duchess of Albany , the fourth daughter of George Victor of Waldeck and Pyrmont and his first wife Princess Helena of Nassau. As his father died before his birth, Prince Charles Edward succeeded to his titles at birth and was styled His Royal Highness The Duke of Albany.

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