THE DIFFICULT LIFE OF PRINCESS ALICE | THE QUEEN'S MOTHER-IN-LAW | TIMELINE

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary from Timeline delves into the extraordinary and largely unknown life of Princess Alice, the mother-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II and mother of Prince Philip. While the public is familiar with the Queen Mother, Princess Alice's story is one that truly defies belief. A great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, her life was marked by immense upheaval, from fleeing revolution and exile after marrying into the Greek royal family, to suffering a severe nervous breakdown. The film highlights her internment in mental hospitals and experimental treatments, even involving Sigmund Freud. This trauma profoundly impacted her marriage and the early life of Prince Philip. Yet, Princess Alice's resilience shines through as she recovers and becomes a hero in World War II, bravely hiding a Jewish family from the Nazis. Ultimately, she chose a path of selfless dedication, working with the poor in Greece, relinquishing her possessions, and founding a religious order, rather than embracing a conventional royal life. It's a compelling narrative of survival, faith, and quiet heroism.