Louise Defies Royal Tradition to Love a Penniless Artist

Louise met Sandy Hill, a penniless artist, while they were both volunteering as nurses in a French hospital during World War I. Despite their different backgrounds, they formed a deep bond and secretly became engaged for two years. Louise's mother was initially charmed by Sandy but later expressed doubts about him due to his appearance and behavior. Eventually, Sandy revealed he could not marry Louise because he was homosexual, which led to a traumatic breakup for Louise, now 29. Sandy moved to London and became part of the 1920s social scene. In October 1950, Louise became Queen of Sweden at the age of 61, proving to be a beloved royal figure both at home and internationally, despite her unconventional early life experiences.