Top 10 Badass Historical Women You Probably NEVER Heard Of!
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Date: 2023-11-20
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pratyush
i know many don't know this empress because she is only popular in india. this empress was manikarnika or laxmi bai she was a queen of a small district jhansi in india during british rule. numerous movies are already made on her including the most successful being manikarnika: the queen of jhansi. at that time britishers were very ruthless they made all farmers grow one type of crop and also made them pay double the taxes and also made many women into prostitution and killed whoever went against them. she was once fighting with a tiger who was killing villagers. india is known for ayurveda the ancient medicine technology which used herbs and today also is there. she fainted the tiger using this ayurveda but didn't kill it so everyone were shocked by her kindness. at that time britishers wanted to take jhansi because that time emperor sadashiv rao didn't had a heir. and his mother ordered one of the ministers to find a queen who will give a child. the minister was passing by that scene where she was healing the tiger he was amazed by how ferocious and kind she was. he then asked her father the ruler of some small kingdom to give her daughter for marrying sadashiv rao. sadashiv rao was a very good king he was also kind but he has now turned weak because of his first wife's death. when manikarnika married sadashiv rao there was a custom of changing the name of the bride sadashiv gave her the name laxmi bai[ laxmi is also a name of an indian godess]. after she married she got to know that the brother of sadashiv wants the throne so he is mixed with britishers. she also saw how britishers were torturing jhansi people. she was also one of the only women who was well educated and knew martial arts. captain gordon once came to jhansi palace and told her to bow in front of him she strictly refused even though her mother in law told her to do it. so captain gordon hold personal grudges against her. she once was roaming in jhansi where she saw britishers trying to beat a women named jahalkari bai. she saved her and beat those britishers. so she became a godess for jhansi people. then she became pregnant everyone were happy except for sadashiv's brother who gave her poison and also did something to sadashiv that he became extremely ill. manikarnika still was alive and sadashiv knew he is going to die so he announced manikarnika as new queen to which his brother disagreed saying she is a woman so sadashiv told him to bow to her or else he will be killed. so he bowed her and left the palace.
then starts the story sadashiv died and manikarnika adopted a child but britishers that time india's officer had a rule of doctrine of lapse that means if you don't have a legal heir or women is queen then that empire will go to british rule. manikarnika's mother in law was a conservative she told her to go to kaashi meditate their live as a widow and leave the throne forever. she was badass she totally refused it and made her mother in law instead live in that small room in kaashi. she then sat on the throne and all the ministers who told against her she punished them and everyone feared her not because she was the queen but because she was a great warrior. many said she can finish an army by herself only. she was also a godess for jhansi people. then what happened lord gordon came into the palace and told her to bow in front of him and become a servant queen of british or leave the palace. she refused to bow but she actually made him bow in front of her. yes she was savage. she left the palace but people of jhansi were with her. she then by her army only once again took jhansi but this time she was the women on which everyone were watching because jhansi was last surviving empire now. she then announced war she along with her army killed all the british soldiers. so now britishers thought of something else they used sadashiv's brother and found a secret path to the fortress. jhalkari bai the one whom manikarnika saved became the greatest friend of her. she saw manikarnika needs to be alive to save jhansi so she disguished herself as manikarnika and when britishers came near her they were in a trap she used the bomb and destroyed the palace and sacrificed herself. biggest thing was she was pregnant at that time. manikarnika then went to her father's kingdom and made women warriors then went to gwalior and defeated that british puppet and she became the queen of gwalior then she once again won jhansi and she then started war against britishers. but britishers used all the indian puppet soldiers and british soldiers. she fought very ferociously. she cut down captain gordon into two pieces and also she was going to kill the british indian officer but sadashiv's brother stabbed her at the back. she still managed to kill that sadashiv's brother and she knew britishers would want her to bow but no she burnt herself so that she will never bow to anyone. she was badass, savage, warrior. every men feared her but she is underrated.
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i know many don't know this empress because she is only popular in india. this empress was manikarnika or laxmi bai she was a queen of a small district jhansi in india during british rule. numerous movies are already made on her including the most successful being manikarnika: the queen of jhansi. at that time britishers were very ruthless they made all farmers grow one type of crop and also made them pay double the taxes and also made many women into prostitution and killed whoever went against them. she was once fighting with a tiger who was killing villagers. india is known for ayurveda the ancient medicine technology which used herbs and today also is there. she fainted the tiger using this ayurveda but didn't kill it so everyone were shocked by her kindness. at that time britishers wanted to take jhansi because that time emperor sadashiv rao didn't had a heir. and his mother ordered one of the ministers to find a queen who will give a child. the minister was passing by that scene where she was healing the tiger he was amazed by how ferocious and kind she was. he then asked her father the ruler of some small kingdom to give her daughter for marrying sadashiv rao. sadashiv rao was a very good king he was also kind but he has now turned weak because of his first wife's death. when manikarnika married sadashiv rao there was a custom of changing the name of the bride sadashiv gave her the name laxmi bai[ laxmi is also a name of an indian godess]. after she married she got to know that the brother of sadashiv wants the throne so he is mixed with britishers. she also saw how britishers were torturing jhansi people. she was also one of the only women who was well educated and knew martial arts. captain gordon once came to jhansi palace and told her to bow in front of him she strictly refused even though her mother in law told her to do it. so captain gordon hold personal grudges against her. she once was roaming in jhansi where she saw britishers trying to beat a women named jahalkari bai. she saved her and beat those britishers. so she became a godess for jhansi people. then she became pregnant everyone were happy except for sadashiv's brother who gave her poison and also did something to sadashiv that he became extremely ill. manikarnika still was alive and sadashiv knew he is going to die so he announced manikarnika as new queen to which his brother disagreed saying she is a woman so sadashiv told him to bow to her or else he will be killed. so he bowed her and left the palace.
then starts the story sadashiv died and manikarnika adopted a child but britishers that time india's officer had a rule of doctrine of lapse that means if you don't have a legal heir or women is queen then that empire will go to british rule. manikarnika's mother in law was a conservative she told her to go to kaashi meditate their live as a widow and leave the throne forever. she was badass she totally refused it and made her mother in law instead live in that small room in kaashi. she then sat on the throne and all the ministers who told against her she punished them and everyone feared her not because she was the queen but because she was a great warrior. many said she can finish an army by herself only. she was also a godess for jhansi people. then what happened lord gordon came into the palace and told her to bow in front of him and become a servant queen of british or leave the palace. she refused to bow but she actually made him bow in front of her. yes she was savage. she left the palace but people of jhansi were with her. she then by her army only once again took jhansi but this time she was the women on which everyone were watching because jhansi was last surviving empire now. she then announced war she along with her army killed all the british soldiers. so now britishers thought of something else they used sadashiv's brother and found a secret path to the fortress. jhalkari bai the one whom manikarnika saved became the greatest friend of her. she saw manikarnika needs to be alive to save jhansi so she disguished herself as manikarnika and when britishers came near her they were in a trap she used the bomb and destroyed the palace and sacrificed herself. biggest thing was she was pregnant at that time. manikarnika then went to her father's kingdom and made women warriors then went to gwalior and defeated that british puppet and she became the queen of gwalior then she once again won jhansi and she then started war against britishers. but britishers used all the indian puppet soldiers and british soldiers. she fought very ferociously. she cut down captain gordon into two pieces and also she was going to kill the british indian officer but sadashiv's brother stabbed her at the back. she still managed to kill that sadashiv's brother and she knew britishers would want her to bow but no she burnt herself so that she will never bow to anyone. she was badass, savage, warrior. every men feared her but she is underrated.
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LeniiNero
Her name is pronounced PahTreeAh. It literally meant Country, it's a common name in spanish speaking countries, if a woman is named Patria, it means her parents are very proud to be where they are from. However she was named that because she was born on the Dominican independance day
Also, for the love of God, someone please learn how to pronounce spanish names if you're gonna make videos, or find a latin person even if it's just for that one entry. it's frankly quite annoying and offensive. Mirabal SIsters were more than just 2 brief sentences.
On a side note: I used to attend a center in my hometown named in honour of the Mirabal Sisters, and had the pleasure and honour of meeting and conversing with Dede Mirabal. A truly remarkable woman. (Also her nickname is Dede, not her real name)
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Her name is pronounced PahTreeAh. It literally meant Country, it's a common name in spanish speaking countries, if a woman is named Patria, it means her parents are very proud to be where they are from. However she was named that because she was born on the Dominican independance day
Also, for the love of God, someone please learn how to pronounce spanish names if you're gonna make videos, or find a latin person even if it's just for that one entry. it's frankly quite annoying and offensive. Mirabal SIsters were more than just 2 brief sentences.
On a side note: I used to attend a center in my hometown named in honour of the Mirabal Sisters, and had the pleasure and honour of meeting and conversing with Dede Mirabal. A truly remarkable woman. (Also her nickname is Dede, not her real name)
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nikki
What about Chien-Shiung Wu, an immigrant from China, who's work on the Manhattan Project was influential to say the least. After the war she became the first Female professor in physics at Colombia University. She disproved the Law of Conservation of Parity her male colleagues were awarded Nobel Prizes, She did not receive one, solely because she was a woman. She began to speak out in the name of Women in Science. She went on to win several medals, but she went unnoticed. Not many people know of her name, or the amazing work she did throughout her lifetime. As a Asian-American Woman, Chien-Shiung Wu, tore down barriers, and though she does not have the notariety of other trailblazers, she did her work in physics for the betterment of human kind!
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What about Chien-Shiung Wu, an immigrant from China, who's work on the Manhattan Project was influential to say the least. After the war she became the first Female professor in physics at Colombia University. She disproved the Law of Conservation of Parity her male colleagues were awarded Nobel Prizes, She did not receive one, solely because she was a woman. She began to speak out in the name of Women in Science. She went on to win several medals, but she went unnoticed. Not many people know of her name, or the amazing work she did throughout her lifetime. As a Asian-American Woman, Chien-Shiung Wu, tore down barriers, and though she does not have the notariety of other trailblazers, she did her work in physics for the betterment of human kind!
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Sarah
My great great grandma who was born in 1875 in Germany and moved to Wisconsin at five years old: her name was Emma Borth Liebsch and she ran a family farm with her kids, grandkids, great grandkids after her husband died in 1923. She spoke German and English and her extra help was ironically my grandpa and his brothers so she also played match maker to my grandma. She ended up dying from Alzheimers and heart disease in 1969. My mom said that my great great grandma was the strongest woman until she couldnt function anymore. Her medical problems never affected her either.
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My great great grandma who was born in 1875 in Germany and moved to Wisconsin at five years old: her name was Emma Borth Liebsch and she ran a family farm with her kids, grandkids, great grandkids after her husband died in 1923. She spoke German and English and her extra help was ironically my grandpa and his brothers so she also played match maker to my grandma. She ended up dying from Alzheimers and heart disease in 1969. My mom said that my great great grandma was the strongest woman until she couldnt function anymore. Her medical problems never affected her either.
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Kyla
Kinda disappointed that Boudicca was never mentioned here.
But from my country, a very notable woman who defied the norm when the Philippines was forming a revolution against our Spaniard colonists was Gabriela Silang. When her husband, Diego Silang, died, instead of weeping about it, she honored him by avenging his death, in the form of taking his place as the leader. She came down in Philippine History to be known as the first female leader of an Ilocano movement for independence from Spain.
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Kinda disappointed that Boudicca was never mentioned here.
But from my country, a very notable woman who defied the norm when the Philippines was forming a revolution against our Spaniard colonists was Gabriela Silang. When her husband, Diego Silang, died, instead of weeping about it, she honored him by avenging his death, in the form of taking his place as the leader. She came down in Philippine History to be known as the first female leader of an Ilocano movement for independence from Spain.
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Cynthia
You left out Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan she actually led an army against Norman invaders of Wales. Unfortunately she lost the battle and was executed by the Norman Maurice de Londres. Her husband Gruffydd ap Rhys and her brother Owain (Gwynedd) ap Gruffydd revenged her the following year. There is a field in Cydweli near Cydweli Castle called Maes Gwenllian (Gwenllian's Fiield. She is still remembered even though she died approximately 900 years ago. Her son was the Lord Rhys.
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You left out Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd ap Cynan she actually led an army against Norman invaders of Wales. Unfortunately she lost the battle and was executed by the Norman Maurice de Londres. Her husband Gruffydd ap Rhys and her brother Owain (Gwynedd) ap Gruffydd revenged her the following year. There is a field in Cydweli near Cydweli Castle called Maes Gwenllian (Gwenllian's Fiield. She is still remembered even though she died approximately 900 years ago. Her son was the Lord Rhys.
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Rachel
U forgot Catherine De Medici she was queen consort of France and after her husband King Henri IIs death became regent for 3 of her sons she was devoted to her family and did everything in her power in protect those she loved and the country she loved there is much much more so Id u do her u should probably do more research
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U forgot Catherine De Medici she was queen consort of France and after her husband King Henri IIs death became regent for 3 of her sons she was devoted to her family and did everything in her power in protect those she loved and the country she loved there is much much more so Id u do her u should probably do more research
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Kanika
Razia Sultana was another badass woman who sat on the mughal throne of India, in a time when women were not accepted as a ruler by the council. She reclaimed the throne that was given to her by her father, but taken away by her half brother, by garnering public vote. An extraordinary ruler and a champion of women
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Razia Sultana was another badass woman who sat on the mughal throne of India, in a time when women were not accepted as a ruler by the council. She reclaimed the throne that was given to her by her father, but taken away by her half brother, by garnering public vote. An extraordinary ruler and a champion of women
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T/Albino
Queen Matilda of England and her relentless battles against Stephen to take control of the throne which was rightfully hers. Hiding in a wagon of dead bodies to get smuggled out of the castle she was held at, escaping bare foot in the snow in only a white sheet. true badassery right there.
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Queen Matilda of England and her relentless battles against Stephen to take control of the throne which was rightfully hers. Hiding in a wagon of dead bodies to get smuggled out of the castle she was held at, escaping bare foot in the snow in only a white sheet. true badassery right there.
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Donna
To our mothers daughters sisters grandmothers queens nieces female gangsters female heros female villains female killers female icons idols and legends female cousins they are all badass rock on badass queens of the world
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To our mothers daughters sisters grandmothers queens nieces female gangsters female heros female villains female killers female icons idols and legends female cousins they are all badass rock on badass queens of the world
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RR3XY
I know a LOT of women that are better then ALL OF THE WOMEN IN THIS VIDEO and the women are. legit every girl on Roblox who have more then 250, 000 dollars on Jailbreak without spending any money on it. Try to beat that.
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I know a LOT of women that are better then ALL OF THE WOMEN IN THIS VIDEO and the women are. legit every girl on Roblox who have more then 250, 000 dollars on Jailbreak without spending any money on it. Try to beat that.
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Chaminda
You missed Queen Anula of Ancient Sri Lanka, the first head of state in Asia. She only ruled four months on her own, but for five years she kept several proxy kings as partners and poisoned them one after another. :D
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You missed Queen Anula of Ancient Sri Lanka, the first head of state in Asia. She only ruled four months on her own, but for five years she kept several proxy kings as partners and poisoned them one after another. :D
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fanjoy
What about men
I think they have more achievements than women
In men life, it's not just to inspire men and boys
It's to inspire all humans
But in women life, it's to inspire women and girls only
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What about men
I think they have more achievements than women
In men life, it's not just to inspire men and boys
It's to inspire all humans
But in women life, it's to inspire women and girls only
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Meme
We don't learn about powerful women bc we are being brainwashed that we cant accomplish anything, only men. That's why its important for us women to search for female historic figures and learn about our history
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We don't learn about powerful women bc we are being brainwashed that we cant accomplish anything, only men. That's why its important for us women to search for female historic figures and learn about our history
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G2V
Where I come from, the Mirabal Sisters are national heroines. I feel like more people should read up on them, since they're the reason International Day of No Violence against Women exists
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Where I come from, the Mirabal Sisters are national heroines. I feel like more people should read up on them, since they're the reason International Day of No Violence against Women exists
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M.
A top 10 for all the spice girls out there? Thats not enough! Wheres Elizabeth I, Jeanne dark, Marie Curie, Catherine the Great, rosa Parks, Ada Lovelace and yes, even Jane Austin?
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A top 10 for all the spice girls out there? Thats not enough! Wheres Elizabeth I, Jeanne dark, Marie Curie, Catherine the Great, rosa Parks, Ada Lovelace and yes, even Jane Austin?
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Tga
Im surprised that Sanite Belaire was not on the list the Haitian revolutionary woman who fought against slavery during the Haitian revolution thats one bad ass woman
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Im surprised that Sanite Belaire was not on the list the Haitian revolutionary woman who fought against slavery during the Haitian revolution thats one bad ass woman
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WeeeWriter
Want another badass woman? Look up Grace O'Malley, she defied Queen Elizabeth I in the 1500's. She was a female Cheftain in her own right. What a woman.
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Want another badass woman? Look up Grace O'Malley, she defied Queen Elizabeth I in the 1500's. She was a female Cheftain in her own right. What a woman.
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Roberto
They forgot Olga of Kiev. If you look up the words bad ass female in the dictionary there should be a picture of her. Nobody does revenge as she does.
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They forgot Olga of Kiev. If you look up the words bad ass female in the dictionary there should be a picture of her. Nobody does revenge as she does.
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Anna
Just amazing inspiration. I would love to see some of my dreams to come true and be able to help people too. Thank you for posting this. Rock On.
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Just amazing inspiration. I would love to see some of my dreams to come true and be able to help people too. Thank you for posting this. Rock On.
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lara
Fatma nsoumer astrong tamazight warrior she fighted france and killed 7 of their generals the strongest and the best trained of them
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Fatma nsoumer astrong tamazight warrior she fighted france and killed 7 of their generals the strongest and the best trained of them
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honey-suckle
Wu sounded like she was forcing her religion on other people and killing your relatives for the throne is just heartless
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Wu sounded like she was forcing her religion on other people and killing your relatives for the throne is just heartless
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MoisesAllInclusive
Thanks for including the Mirabal sisters they are definitely badass woman and great heroes in DR and worldwide
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Thanks for including the Mirabal sisters they are definitely badass woman and great heroes in DR and worldwide
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Indiana
So happy to see the Mirabal Sisters get some recognition. They certainly shaped the future of the Dominican Republic.
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So happy to see the Mirabal Sisters get some recognition. They certainly shaped the future of the Dominican Republic.
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Juli
YESSS las hermanas Mirabal! it's a great movie and I recommend it to watch! it's called The Time of The Butterflies
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YESSS las hermanas Mirabal! it's a great movie and I recommend it to watch! it's called The Time of The Butterflies
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Greg
What about Henrietta Flack? With out her stolen DNA we wouldnt have half of the medical advancements we have now!
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What about Henrietta Flack? With out her stolen DNA we wouldnt have half of the medical advancements we have now!
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Donna
All of the greatest badass queens of the world and all of the greatest badass pirate queens of the world
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All of the greatest badass queens of the world and all of the greatest badass pirate queens of the world
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Hugui
Khutulun wasn't unknown in fact one of the famous opera's Turandot by Puccini is based in her legend. -
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Khutulun wasn't unknown in fact one of the famous opera's Turandot by Puccini is based in her legend. -
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Donna
Queen Elizabeth 2 princess Catherine Megan markle Mountbatten Windsor princess diana and queen Camila
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Queen Elizabeth 2 princess Catherine Megan markle Mountbatten Windsor princess diana and queen Camila
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