Princess Alice of Battenberg: Beyond the Crown - A Life of Compassion and Courage

Princess Alice of Battenberg is often remembered as Prince Philip's mother and the remarkable nun portrayed in Netflix's The Crown. However, her real story is even more amazing. Born into European royalty, Alice endured exile, personal tragedy, and years of institutionalization before risking her own life to shelter a Jewish family during the Nazi occupation of Greece. In this episode, we explore the incredible true story behind The Crown, separating fact from fiction and discovering a woman whose life was defined kindness, service, and extraordinary courage.