London exhibit: Queen Marie of Romania's Watercolours

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On September 29, King Charles III visited the Garrison Chapel for an exhibition of Queen Marie of Romania's watercolors.

The Romanian Cultural Institute presents ‘Marie Of Romania, Artist Queen.’

18 September – 12 October 2025

British-born Queen Marie of Romania (1875 – 1938) was one of the most charismatic royal consorts of the early 20th century. Artist, writer and stateswoman, she played a major role in the creation of Greater Romania after WWI. The Romanian Cultural Institute is celebrating her legacy with an exhibition, which showcases Queen Marie’s watercolours and the Transylvania Florilegium collection, commissioned by His Majesty King Charles III.

Open weekdays 11am – 6pm

Open weekends 11am – 4pm

The exhibition is free.

Queen Marie was born Princess Marie Alexandra Victoria of Edinburgh, the second child and first daughter of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, and Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia.  She was born on October 29, 187,5, at Eastwell Park in Kent.   

In 1892, a marriage was arranged between Princess Marie and Crown Prince Ferdinand of Romania.  Their marriage took place at Schloss Sigmaringen on January 10, 1893.   Ferdinand succeeded his uncle, King Carol I, in 1914, with Marie becoming Romania's Queen consort.  She died at Pelisor Castle on July 18, 1938.

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“Our exhibition space at The Garrison Chapel hosts a range of diverse exhibitions and we are delighted to be paying homage to The King’s affection for Romania and its natural landscape in this showcase of Queen Marie’s watercolours.

“As a charity, we work internationally – including in Romania – to help work towards His Majesty’s vision of people, places and planet living in harmony with nature. It is therefore fitting to have this particular exhibition at our London exhibition space, for the public to enjoy, " said Kristina Murrin CBE, Chief Executive of The King’s Foundation.

https://kings-foundation.org/his-majesty-visits-the-garrison-chapel-for-exhibition-of-watercolours-by-queen-marie-of-romania/