Queen Marie of Romania (1875-1938) was a British-born princess and a granddaughter of Queen Victoria. She married Crown Prince Ferdinand of Romania in 1893, becoming queen in 1914. Marie was a key figure during World War I, supporting the Allies and aiding in Romania’s territorial expansion through the Treaty of Trianon. Renowned for her beauty and intelligence, she also wrote extensively about Romanian culture and history, leaving a lasting legacy in the country.