Milford Collection

Battenberg family, 1906
Prince Louis of Battenberg, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven with his wife, Princess Victoria of Hesse, their four children, their son-in-law and two grandchildren

Prince Philip at Lynden Manor with his cousins
H.R.H. Prince Philip of Greece (now Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) pictured with his cousins Lady Tatiana Mountbatten and David, Earl of Medina at the home of his uncle and aunt

Marriage certificate, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Marriage certificate of Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II) and Philip Mountbatten (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)

Brunels SS Great Eastern, Milford Haven, South Wales
Brunels iron sailing steamship, the SS Great Eastern, berthed at Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, during the 1870s. The ship is so large that it runs the length of Hamilton Terrace

The Marquess and Marchioness of Milford Haven sun-tanning at Antibes. Prince George of Battenberg (1892-1938), 2nd Marquess of Milford Haven married Countess Nadejda Mikhailovna de Torby

Reflections and view across Milford Sound to Mitre Peak, 1629m, Milford Sound, Fiordland, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Wales / Milford Haven
The harbour and part of the town of Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Date: 1950s

Milford on Sea, Cliff Road Date: circa 1905

WALES / DALE
A glimpse of the fine beach at Dale, on Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It was here that Henry Tudor landed in August 1485, on his way to the Battle of Bosworth. Date: 1950s

Lady Milford Haven and Gloria Vanderbilt at Antibes
Nada Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven (1896 1963) seen at the back of this picture with Lady Bower Smith and Gloria Vanderbilt

Prince Louis of Battenberg, Prince & Princess Andrew of Gree
Prince Louis of Battenberg (seated left), 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, later Lord Louis Alexander Mountbatten, pictured with his eldest daughter, Princess Alice of Greece (1885-1969)

Battenberg family c. 1895
Prince Louis of Battenberg, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven (1854-1921), pictured with his wife, Princess Victoria of Hesse (1863-1950)

Battenberg family
Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921), 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, later Lord Louis Mountbatten with his wife, Princess Victoria of Hesse (1863-1950) and four children

Marquis and Marchioness of Milford Haven
Nadejda Mikhailovna Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven (1896 1963) second daughter of Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of Russia and his morganatic wife Countess Sophie von Merenberg

Marchioness of Milford Haven at Lynden Manor
The Marchioness of Milford Haven, formerly Countess Nada Torby, pictured with her children at her Berkshire home, Lynden Manor

Grand Duke Michael of Russia and his family
Grand Duke Michael of Russia (1861-1929), son of the Grand Duke Michael Nicholovitch (grand-uncle of Tsar Nicholas II) first cousin of the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Grand Duchess Marie of Russia)

Prince Philip of Greece & Milford Havens at Maidenhead
Celebrities at the Maidenhead Fishery Club in 1931. From left, the Marchioness of Milford Haven, formerly Countess Nada Torby, daughter of Grand Duke Michael of Russia, her daughter

Hesse - Princess Alice and her children
Princess Alice of Great Britain, third child and second daughter of Queen Victoria, later Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine (1843 -1878), pictured with her husband, Ludwig (Louis) IV

Castle Pill railway, near Milford Haven, South Wales
View of the Great Western Railway at Castle Pill (pill is a local name for a tidal inlet), near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Red Lion & High Street, Milford on Sea, Lymington, England
Red Lion & High Street, Milford on Sea, Lymington, near New Milton, Hampshire, England. Date: 1930s

The Railway Station, Milford, Staffordshire
The Railway Station, Milford, Stafford, Staffordshire, England. Manchester and Milford Railway Date: 1900s

Boating party, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A boating party off Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. They have gone out to view an old wreck (visible just behind them), and are having a break for refreshments

Lough Fern, Milford, Co. Donegal - a view of a lough with hay stacks in the field in the foreground. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Milford). Date: circa early 1900s

Main Street, Milford, Pennsylvania, USA
Main Street and Forest Hall, Milford, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: circa 1908

Hutchinson Family Singers 1845 Daguerreotype
Artokoloro

Battenberg / Louis Alex
PRINCE LOUIS ALEXANDER OF BATTENBERG: Austrian noble, naturalised British 1868, naval officer: changed name to Mountbatten 1917, 1st marquis of Milford Haven

Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven (litho)
3252845 Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, 1854-1921)

Majestic Sculpture - Snow Mountain
Vertigo Artography

Monkey Creek
Allen Tang

Panorama of Lake Gunn, Fiordland, New Zealand

Fiord Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand

Milford Sound
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HRH Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921) - 1st Marquess of Milford Haven - German Prince related to British Royals - 1st Sea Lord in the British Navy - retired due to anti-German sentiment at

Ireland, Co. Donegal, Milford
Ireland, Co.Donegal, Milford

Princess Victoria of Hesse with her great-grandson
Princess Victoria of Hesse, later the Marchioness of Milford Haven (1863-1950) with her great grandson, Ludwig Ernst Andreas of Hesse

Moonlit night sky and clouds over Mitre Peak on the shore of Milford sound

High Street, Milford on Sea

Milford on Sea Post Office and High Street early 1900s

Post Office and High Street, Milford on Sea

Milford on Sea High Street early 1900s

Milford

Milford early 1900s

Commercial Buildings, South Milford early 1900's

South Milford Commercial Buildings early 1900s

Baillie Scott, Cottage, Milford, Surrey
An architectural sketch which shows the exterior of a cottage at Milford, Surrey. Date: early 1900s

Rake Manor, Milford, Surrey
A pair of photographs which show a view of Rake Manor from the lake, and a new drawing room designed in Arts and Crafts style by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, in Milford, Surrey. Date: early 1900s

de Havilland DH. 90 Dragonfly ZK-AFB
de Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly ZK-AFB (msn 7560, ex NZ566), at Nelson, NZ, on 6 February 1961. (Lost without trace, during a flight from Christchurch to Milford Sound, on 12 February 1962) Date: 1961

Exterior of the publishing office of The Illustrated London News, at 198 Strand on the corner with Milford Lane London. When it was first established the weekly news magazine was publishing every

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"Milford: A Tapestry of History and Royalty" Step into the enchanting world of Milford, where history intertwines with royalty. Dating back to 1906, the Battenberg family's legacy weaves through this captivating town. Intrigue begins with the marriage certificate of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, a momentous occasion that forever linked their destinies. Prince Philip himself graced Lynden Manor with his presence alongside his beloved cousins, leaving an indelible mark on Milford. The Marquess and Marchioness Haven added a touch of grandeur to this charming Welsh town. Their influence can still be felt today as Wales proudly boasts its connection to Milford Haven. But Milford's allure extends beyond Wales' borders. Journey along Cliff Road in picturesque Milford on Sea, where breathtaking views unfold before your eyes. The tranquil waters reflect Brunel's majestic SS Great Eastern, which once called Milford Haven home in South Wales. Nature bestows its own wonders upon this land too; gaze upon the awe-inspiring reflections across Milford Sound towards Mitre Peak, and is here that serenity meets majesty in perfect harmony. Even international icons have been captivated by the allure of Milford. Lady Milford Haven and Gloria Vanderbilt found solace amidst Antibes' beauty while reminiscing about their cherished memories within these hallowed grounds. Generations past come alive through photographs capturing moments shared by Prince Louis of Battenberg and Prince & Princess Andrew of Greece – a testament to the enduring bonds forged within the Battenberg family during c. 1895. Milford stands as a testament to time itself – a tapestry woven intricately with threads from royalty, love stories, maritime marvels, natural wonders, and treasured memories passed down through generations. Explore its rich heritage for yourself and discover why it continues to capture hearts around the world.