Queen Victoria Eugenia was born on October 24, 1887, in Madrid, Spain. She was the granddaughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and became the Queen Consort of Spain when she married King Alfonso XIII in 1906. Her marriage was part of a broader strategy to strengthen ties between the British and Spanish royal families. Victoria Eugenia was known for her beauty and elegance, as well as her interest in social issues and charity work. She played a significant role in the cultural life of Spain and was involved in various philanthropic activities throughout her life. She passed away on April 15, 1969, in Geneva, Switzerland.