Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg was a Spanish queen consort, born on October 24, 1887, in Battenberg, Germany. She was the daughter of Prince Henry of Battenberg and Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, making her a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. In 1906, she married King Alfonso XIII of Spain, becoming queen consort. Victoria Eugenie played a significant role in Spanish royal history, particularly during a tumultuous period marked by political instability. She was known for her charitable work and efforts to modernize the Spanish monarchy. Victoria Eugenie passed away on April 15, 1969, in Switzerland.