The exhibition of the queen who modernized Spain
From December 3, 2025 to April 5, 2026
Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, granddaughter of Queen Victoria of England, first set foot in Spain to seal her engagement to King Alfonso XIII in January 1906. Just four months later she became queen.
Thanks to the discipline she acquired during her British education, she rigorously adapted to the demands of her new rank, remained loyal to the king and the Crown, and ensured the succession, as she was the mother of seven children.
Victoria Eugenie modernized the role of queen consort, which she maintained until April 15, 1931, the date of her exile. Afterwards, she only returned to Spain once: for the christening of her great-grandson, the current King Felipe VI, in 1968.
This exhibition offers an in-depth look at the Queen and pays tribute to her contributions to Spanish society. It explores her childhood at the English court, her courtship and marriage, her public image as Queen Consort and her role as a mother, and provides a glimpse into her private life. However, the exhibition's primary focus is on her transformative work at the Spanish court, her official role, her support for charitable causes, and her intense public activity, which was the key to her popularity.
Location:
Address: C/ Bailén s/n, 28013 Madrid
Telephone: 91 840 38 83
Schedules:
Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00
Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 19:00h
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