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Queen Adelaide

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Main article Adelaide of England (Queen) Queen Adelaide, widow of William IV of Britain, wintered in Madeira from November 1847 to April 1848 for her health, staying at the Quinta Vigia. The entry describes her reception by Civil Governor José Silvestre Ribeiro, her retinue, and the silver gift she later sent him.

Queen dowager of England who stayed some months in Madeira in 1847 for her health, living at the Quinta das Angústias. She donated 480$000 réis towards the Ribeiro Seco bridge.

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Historical dates — Queen Adelaide of England, who stayed some months in Madeira in 1847.
Ribeiro Seco (bridge) — Queen Adelaide of England, who donated 480$000 réis towards the bridge.
The English — British queen who sought Madeira's climate for her health.
Leuchtenberg (Duke of) — Queen dowager of England who had earlier lived at the Quinta das Angústias.
Vigia (quinta) — Queen of England who stayed at the Quinta Vigia during a visit to Madeira.

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1818
Princess Adelaide married the future King William IV.
1837
Queen Adelaide was widowed on the death of William IV.

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