Mary of Teck was originally engaged to be married to Albert Victor, the eldest son of Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, and Alexandra, Princess of Wales. But he died six weeks after their engagement was announced. A year later she became engaged to Albert Victor's brother, the new heir.
Mary of Teck was raised in the United Kingdom; her mother was a member of the British royal family and her father a German Duke.
King George V and his new bride, Princess Mary of Teck, on their wedding day, July 6, 1893.
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