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How was Victoria Eugenie different from other Battenbergs in terms of rank?

  • Born with the rank of Highness

  • Had no rank

  • Given the rank of Empress

  • Had the title of Princess but not Highness

Answer

Victoria Eugenie was born with the rank of Highness, while other Battenbergs were born with the rank of Serene Highness. This is because Victoria Eugenie was the only daughter of Princess Beatrice, who was the eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. As the eldest child of a sovereign's child, Victoria Eugenie was entitled to the rank of Highness.
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