Maud of Wales

British princess (1869-1938), Queen consort of Norway from 1905 to 1938

Maud of Wales (1869–1938) was a British princess (1869-1938), Queen consort of Norway from 1905 to 1938. Wales was born in Marlborough House on 26 November 1869. She died in Sandringham House on 20 November 1938, at the age of 69.

Wales held office as Queen Consort of Norway (1905–1938).

Wales received Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Decoration of the Royal Red Cross and Royal Family Order of King Edward VII. She took part in wedding of Prince George, Duke of York, and Princess Mary of Teck. She was elected to Haakon VII of Norway and Queen Maud.

Wales was the daughter of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark. She married Haakon VII of Norway. She had one recorded child, Olav V of Norway. She is recorded as following Anglicanism. The recorded cause of death is myocardial infarction.

Maud of Wales is covered in 53 language editions of Wikipedia, a rough measure of how far the name has carried beyond the United Kingdom.

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