Lady Flora Hastings
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Lady Flora Hastings
LADY FLORA HASTINGS Lady-in-waiting to the duchess of Kent (Victorias mother) innocent victim of political scandal when she was thought to be pregnant, when only sick Date: 1806 - 1839
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1806 1839 Duchess Flora Hastings Innocent Pregnant Scandal Sick Thought Victim Waiting
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In this evocative portrait, Lady Flora Hastings (1806-1839) is depicted as a young and radiant beauty, dressed in the height of Regency fashion. At the time this image was captured, Lady Flora served as a lady-in-waiting to the Duchess of Kent, who would later become the mother of Queen Victoria. The year was 1830, and a political scandal was about to engulf the court, casting a dark shadow over Lady Flora's life. Rumors began to circulate that Lady Flora was pregnant with the Duke of Clarence's (the future King William IV) child, despite her denials and the fact that she was known to be seriously ill with a stomach ailment. The Duke, who was already married to the Princess Caroline of Brunswick, vehemently denied the allegations. However, the rumors gained momentum, fueled by political rivals seeking to tarnish the Duke's reputation and further their own agendas. Lady Flora, an innocent victim of these malicious rumors, was subjected to intense public scrutiny and scorn. The scandal reached its peak when the Duchess of Kent, believing the rumors to be true, demanded that Lady Flora be stripped of her position and banished from the court. The scandal caused a deep rift between the Duchess and her daughter, Queen Victoria, who remained loyal to Lady Flora and believed in her innocence. Despite the ordeal, Lady Flora's spirit remained unbroken. She continued to serve the royal family in her own quiet way, and when she passed away in 1839, she was remembered as a loyal and devoted servant of the crown. This poignant portrait serves as a reminder of the political intrigues and personal tragedies that often unfolded behind the gilded walls of the royal court.
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