533 HRH Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

HRH Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

✶ 23 January 1831 at the Palace of Augustenburg, Schleswig
✟ 28 October 1917 in Schomberg House, London

Appointed

The Royal Palace of Stockholm 18 September 1897

motto

Constantia et labore (With firmness and diligence)

shield

Painted 1914 by David Friefeldt. Date of death added 1917 by the same artist.

other awards

King Oscar II’s Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1897

Biography

Third son of Duke Christian of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg. Married Princess Helena of Great Britain, daughter of Queen Victoria of Great Britain 1866. Naturalized in UK 1866.
Received the order as a representative at King Oscar II’s government jubilee.

Placement

Not on display.