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Lord Louis Mountbatten And Grand Duchess Maria Romanov: The Royal Love Story That Never Was
Though Lord Louis “Dickie” Mountbatten only appeared in the first episode of the new season of “The Crown,” his influence over Prince Charles is present throughout the entire season.
By Meghan Dillon4 min read
Known as “Uncle Dickie,” Lord Mountbatten was uncle to Prince Philip (the husband of Queen Elizabeth II) and "Honorary Grandfather" and mentor to Prince Charles. He has appeared in previous seasons of the show, but this season is the most significant. Beloved by his family and the British people, many know Lord Mountbatten for his "open marriage" and his influence over Prince Charles' love life by teaching him his playboy ways. What many don’t know is that he was once in love with one of the daughters of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia.