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.