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Was Princess Alice deaf?

  • No, she was blind

  • Yes, she was congenitally deaf

  • No, she had perfect health

  • Yes, she had a limp

Answer

Yes, Princess Alice was deaf. She was born deaf, with no hearing in either ear. This was caused by a genetic condition that she inherited from her mother. Princess Alice was able to communicate using sign language, and she also learned to read lips. She was a strong and independent woman, and she overcame her disability to lead a full and active life.
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