Who was Lillie Langtree (sp)? Was she connected with Royalty in sort sort of scandal?

Question

Might have been in a PBS program but thinking it was a true story.

Answer 1

Lily Langtry was a poor deacon's daughter from the Channel Island of Jersey. She married a rich ne'er-do-well Edward Langtry who visited Jersey on his yacht.

It is said she was so poor that she only had one formal black dress. When she appeared in society, with her stunning beauty, in black, she became an instant sensation. She was painted by many famous artists of the day, the most famous portrait was called "The Jersey Lily". Even Queen Victoria asked to see her portrait.

She became mistress of the Prince of Wales, and after that affair had a daughter by Prince Louis of Battenberg, a royal cousin. She was unique in becoming an actress and early entrepreneur. She formed her own touring theatre company and made many tours of the US.

Answer 2

It was a true story. Lillie Langtree was an entertainer, a singer, known as the Jersey Lillie, and yes, she was connected with Royalty in some sort of scandal. To be precise, she was connected with Prince Louis of Battenburg, who married Queen Victoria's granddaughter, but was the father of Lillie Langtree's child.

Answer 3

Lilly/Lillie/Lily Langtree was an actress and singer who had an affair with King Edward VII before he became king. It made the front page even in those days. Edward was a renowned womaniser who only conducted affairs with married women so there could be no question of royal bastards.

Answer 4

Lily Langtry was involved with a scandal with the son of queen Victoria..Albert.the Prince of Wales..also other rich and noble's Judge Roy Bean had a crush on her.