Why Did Princess Viktoria Marry A Man 35 Years Younger?

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Published 2024-05-23

Uncover the scandal of Princess Viktoria of Prussia marrying Alexander Anatolievitch Zoubkoff 35 years younger in this intriguing video. Princess Viktoria of Prussia (1866–1929), the second daughter of Frederick III, German Emperor, and Victoria, Princess Royal of the UK, was raised in a liberal, Anglophile environment. Despite her royal status, her personal life was marked by romantic disappointments. Initially in love with Alexander of Battenberg, political objections prevented their marriage. She later married Prince Adolf of Schaumburg-Lippe and, after his death, caused a scandal by marrying a much younger Russian refugee. Viktoria's life reflected the complexities and challenges of European nobility during a time of significant change.

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⏱⏱TIMESTAMPS⏱⏱
0:00 - A Royal Moretta
3:44 - A Life of Challenges
7:40 - Later Life and Marriage
11:28 - The Final Years
14:47 - Epil

All Comments (21)

@trishphillips-johnson2500 21 days ago

What a sad story. It shows you can have riches and titles but it doesn’t guarantee happiness. Great video as always, Jon!
@lisalking2476 21 days ago

I found your video to be quit accurate. Times were very harsh then and Victoria suffered greatly loss of her children 😢 😞 💔 Thank you 😊
@mediocremaiden8883 14 days ago

Loneliness is more than enough for 2 people to have in common. However, its a shame he showed himself unworthy of her love,gifts,and lifestyle.
@LiamDeeley 21 days ago

This whole generation had their world turned upside down. Thanks for the video.
@bettyminch7033 21 days ago

The majority of Queen Victoria's grandchildren had unhappy lives.
@theresashadwell9060 21 days ago

My heart goes out to this princess 😔
@shelbythe2ds526 21 days ago

Wonderful video! Fascinating story. Thank you! ❤❤❤
@marimccarthy386 21 days ago

Another great video. Thank you!
@ajeansmith5478 21 days ago

Well done! Thank you
@kimberlylewis3061 21 days ago

Indomitable spirit? As portrayed, she sounds fragile, emotionally dysregulated and abandoned by family. She was vulnerable and her family did not stop the emotional exploitation around her. That's a very sad story.
@helpinyerdasellavon 21 days ago

Another beautiful video, Jon. Thank you for sharing her story.
@maryannbernal 21 days ago

Another great episode. I love this channel.
@Bambisgf77 yesterday

Wow! One can see so much of Queen Elizabeth II in her face!
@alisonridout 21 days ago

What a sad life she had
@Seekmore7326 21 days ago

What a sad life. Seems that Queen Victoria's children and grands had many issues of their own to deal with.
@theresalaux5655 21 days ago

Golly, I feel so sorry for her! This just proves that money and status don't buy happiness!😢😢 Thanks Jon! ❤
@annwilliams6438 21 days ago

Quick answer: money?
@user-gk9wn4bz2p 21 days ago

Crown shouldn't show emotion lol that's all we seen since her Majesty past over
@cplmpcocptcl6306 12 days ago

Because she can.
@lynnschaeferle-zh4go 21 days ago

I would have sympathy for her families’ interference and control of her love life except that was overshadowed by who and what her brother was. Their parents are a good study on the importance of paying attention to your children. Psycho Willie was tortured and unloved as a child.