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Aina: The Forgotten Princess
How did the daughter of an African ruler become goddaughter to Queen Victoria? A young black girl named Aina, later called Sarah Forbes Bonetta (1843–1880), began life in West Africa. But she would grow up to become a popular member of Victorian royal circles.
Today's Image: Hannah Uzor, Aina, Sarah Forbes Bonetta Davies (2020). Acrylic & fabric on canvas, 120x80 cm. Osborne House, United Kingdom.
Hannah Uzor on the English Heritage Podcast
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How did the daughter of an African ruler become goddaughter to Queen Victoria? A young black girl named Aina, later called Sarah Forbes Bonetta (1843–1880), began life in West Africa. But she would grow up to become a popular member of Victorian royal circles.
Today's Image: Hannah Uzor, Aina, Sarah Forbes Bonetta Davies (2020). Acrylic & fabric on canvas, 120x80 cm. Osborne House, United Kingdom.
Hannah Uzor on the English Heritage Podcast
Tour Scotland with me! | Tour Germany & Austria with me!
______
New episodes every month. Let's keep in touch!
Listen to me on Lady Audaci-TEA: Spotify | Apple Podcasts
Subscribe to my newsletter, The Fascinator.
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @artofhistorypodcast
TikTok: @artofhistorypod | @matta_of_fact
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