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Hace 5 días · In March 1947 Louis Mountbatten arrived in India as its last viceroy of the British Empire. He had instructions to oversee the decolonization of the country—ideally, the devolution of power to an Indian government that would include the whole subcontinent—and wide freedom of action to end the British raj on whatever terms he ...
Hace 5 días · Many historians see the partition decision as a cynical move by a war-weary Britain to cut its losses in India while maintaining some geopolitical influence through a divided subcontinent. Lord Louis Mountbatten, the last British viceroy, rushed the process despite being warned of the risks.
Hace 1 día · Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, later Philip Mountbatten; 10 June 1921 – 9 April 2021), was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. As such, he was the consort of the British monarch from his wife's accession on 6 February 1952 until his death in 2021, making him the longest-serving royal consort in history.
Hace 15 horas · Le 8 janvier 1942, Lord Louis Mountbatten, à la tête des « opérations combinées » terre-air-mer, informe le quartier général de la 1 ère division aéroportée britannique.
Hace 2 días · Premium In this file photograph dated April 11, 1947, Mahatma Gandhi (centre) visits the Viceroy of India Lord Louis Mountbatten and his wife Lady Edwina Mountbatten at their residence in New Delhi.
Hace 15 horas · Louis is the same middle name as his dad and was also given in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh’s uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten. Prince William and Princess Kate’s third child Prince Louis was later given this name. Prince George’s first day of school at St Thomas’s Battersea. (Credit: Getty) What school does Prince George go to?
Hace 4 días · Ah, the illustrious tale of Jawaharlal Nehru, Edwina Mountbatten and her remarkably understanding husband, Lord Louis Mountbatten. What could be more riveting than a post-colonial soap opera set against the backdrop of India’s independence? This love triangle wasn’t just scandalous. It was also suspiciously influential.
